Is it appropriate to wear shorts in France?

You can be just as comfortable in a sundress.” The unofficial shorts-ban is not stylistic, it's cultural. Shorts are not conservative or formal enough for the French. “Parisian women know that they won't be allowed into nicer shops, churches or sophisticated venues while wearing them,” says USA Today travel trips.



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Shorts that go below the knees are a big faux pas in Paris and should be avoided. Shorts too short are not nice to see either. Like with the pair of chinos, shorts can be dressed up with a button-down and a pair of loafers or dressed down with a nice t-shirt and a pair of stylish sneakers.

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Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.

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For the majority of places, such as museums, beaches, and stores, there are no restrictions on what you can wear. Many tourists and locals will wear shorts to these places when the weather is hot. At churches and the Vatican, you can only enter if your knees and shoulders are covered and you aren't wearing a hat.

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Use neutral colors Paris may be the City of Light, but Parisians (men and women) do not like flashy colors. Because men buy few clothes, they get the most value and versatility by sticking to neutral colors and blacks. Wear black, white, gray, brown, and navy, and you will never be wrong in Paris.

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animals, even on a leash or muzzled food and drink flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks Visitors are also asked to refrain from smoking in the museum areas, touching works and crossing barriers of visit. Pants and shorts must be full-length. Skirts must be of an appropriate length. Footwear must be closed-toe.

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