Is it rude to take food to go in France?

You can obviously take out food from fast-food restaurants but for regular restaurants I don't think it is correct behaviour. I usually finish my dishes, I only order what I can eat. I believe that is what most people do. Sharing your dish with your friends/family is also common practice.



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Taking your leftovers home is not customary. The food portions are, after all, significantly smaller than many American restaurants. However, since 2016, larger restaurants have to provide a to-go box to avoid food waste. Still, it is not the norm, and you may get a bit of a side-eye.

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French waiters are trained not to clear plates until every party is finished eating. It is not necessarily rude to leave food on a plate in Paris, but when someone is finished eating, they should place their knife and fork across their plate to indicate to the waiter they are done.

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Unless you're with close friends on a casual event, it's usually considered rude to leave the table before the meal ends. Of course, if you have a reasonable excuse to do so, nobody will throw rocks at you, but it's generally better not to be in a rush. Santé !

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Tipping is not considered etiquette by French people in French restaurants, but if you enjoyed your meal, it's nice to leave 5 - 10%. If you really enjoyed the meal, or plan on returning to the restaurant and want the wait staff to like you, 15% is a generous tip.

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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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Tipping is not considered etiquette by French people in French restaurants, but if you enjoyed your meal, it's nice to leave 5 - 10%. If you really enjoyed the meal, or plan on returning to the restaurant and want the wait staff to like you, 15% is a generous tip.

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Currency: Can I pay in U.S. dollars, or should I use Euros? The currency of France is the Euro. US dollars are not accepted. Please be sure to have the correct currency on hand or be prepared to exchange your dollars for Euros upon arrival.

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The French currency is the Euro (€). You cannot buy anything in France with another currency. We recommend to withdraw Euros in French ATMs with your credit cards. French people are not used to carry a lot of cash, please be careful if you have some.

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You'll earn respect from the French if you know a few key phrases. When entering and exiting a business, it is polite to say bonjour, merci and au revoir rather than speaking in English. Saying ca va? (an informal how are you? and I'm okay) will really earn you brownie points among your French friends!

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Dress code: formal attire. Shorts (including Bermuda shorts) and sportswear are not allowed. Your gastronomic experience begins as soon as you arrive at the Eiffel Tower with a dedicated welcome and a private elevator reserved exclusively for guests at Le Jules Verne to take you to the second floor.

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