What not to miss out on in Paris?

The Top Local Things To See and Do in Paris
  • Stroll Through Place des Vosges.
  • Bois de Vincennes. ...
  • Go To Trocadéro. ...
  • Oysters and Champagne at Huitrerie Régis. ...
  • Luxembourg Gardens. ...
  • Liberty Leading the People, Louvre Museum. ...
  • Stravinsky Fountain, Church of Saint-Merri. ...
  • Visit the Paris Museum of Modern Art. ...




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There's too many to name, but some of the highlights include the Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Tour Montparnasse, Arc du Triomphe, Picasso Museum, Châteaux de Versailles, Musée Rodin, and Musée National de l'Orangerie.

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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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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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Be aware of your surroundings, especially when there are crowds or around sensitive areas, like ATM machines. If you're using a machine, notice if someone approaches and do not talk to them. Keep your valuables out of sight.

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Croissants, macarons, baguettes and croque-monsieurs: Paris's best culinary specialities!
  • The baguette.
  • Cheeses from the Paris region. ...
  • The Opéra. ...
  • The croque-monsieur. ...
  • The macaron. ...
  • Entrecôte steak and chips. ...
  • Parisian honey.
  • Onion soup.


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Three Ways to Wear Red Like the French… Walk anywhere in Paris and you will see looks popped with red shoes. Red boots with a neutral look is so chic. I love strappy flat red sandal with jeans. Red sneakers are always adorable, especially with a skirt.

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Our advice? 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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One reason for the safety of the city is that many areas are crowded with people, even late at night. Bad guys really can't get away with anything without having dozens of witnesses. I wouldn;t walk alone down any dark alleys at 4 am - but walking around a tourist area at any reasonable hour should be fine.

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Paris is considered a safe city to live in because common crimes, such as pickpocketing, robberies, and scams, are largely targeted at tourists. Even at night, most of the central neighborhoods in Paris are safe as many people are out, enjoying the city's bustling nightlife, restaurants, and other night events.

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Staring at a person is considered very rude. Speaking loudly to a person who accompanies you or when on the phone is also frowned upon. At the end of a meal, it is normal in France to share the bill equally among all the guests, unless one of them wants to pay everything.

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5 Rules You Should Be Following in Paris to Eat like a Local
  • Eat at the right hours. Before even thinking about dining in Paris, you'll want to make sure that you're going at the “correct” time. ...
  • Look for table settings. ...
  • Get the menu fixe. ...
  • Understand the order of operations. ...
  • Take your time!


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Croissants, macarons, baguettes and croque-monsieurs: Paris's best culinary specialities!
  • The baguette.
  • Cheeses from the Paris region. ...
  • The Opéra. ...
  • The croque-monsieur. ...
  • The macaron. ...
  • Entrecôte steak and chips. ...
  • Parisian honey.
  • Onion soup.


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Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.

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