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What are the dos and don ts in Paris?

10 Do's and Don'ts in Paris
  • DO: Take your sweet time…
  • DON'T: Make it easy for pickpockets…
  • DO: Learn some French phrases…
  • DON'T: Believe the rumours…
  • DO: Go to the Catacombs…
  • DON'T: Rely on credit cards…
  • DO: Ride the Metro…
  • DON'T: Stop Eating…




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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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11 Things Tourists Should Never Do in Paris
  • Never buy tickets for attractions and shows on the day of the event. ...
  • Never take the stairs at Paris' Abbesses Métro Station. ...
  • Never take pictures in Paris' famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore. ...
  • Never board Parisian transport without a valid ticket.


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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. Basically: Avoid casual wear, use earth tones, and please don't wear open-toed shoes.

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In Paris, you will see many locals, women, and men, carrying beautiful backpacks to go to work or for their daily travels. Again, we recommend an antitheft backpack for safe travels and peace of mind, especially if you are going to take the metro of Paris.

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