In the 11 trips I’ve made to Paris, most of them 3-5 weeks in length, I’ve had one negative experience and it was definitely my fault, a faux pas of youth and cultural ignorance (Didn’t know you weren’t supposed to touch the vendor’s fruit😬😂). The advice you give in this video is spot on, and is really just about common sense and being polite. Unfortunately, those two traits are often in short supply with turistas. Thanks!
Yours is the first video that I actually appreciate regarding not looking like a tourist in Paris. It is because you were directing the thought of the video more towards our safety than appearance for silly reasons.
I wear berets at home in Canada all winter. Have done so for years. years. I love them and how I look in them. Wool for warmth. Have several colours too. And I do wear them in Europe in winter.
I had one day in Paris last month and took your advice for my day and it worked wonderfully! Copains for lunch (croque monsieur), picnic by the water with the view of the Eiffel Tower, and thankfully with a heads up about politeness and saying hello everyone was wonderfully kind (and no one batted an eye at my french which was incredibly rewarding!) Thanks so much for the tips, they were so appreciated.
What an excellent video, really good advice,and one thing I notice in France is the noise level, there is generally a low level hum…in restaurants, on the beach, even on the metro, no shouting, parents loudly admonishing their children. You are spot on in this. Thanks for a really great video
Hello Lucile! I arrived in Paris yesterday to celebrate my birthday. Paris is amazing as always. And it is even more exciting to watch your content while in Paris.
Hi there, I just stumbled upon your channel and wanted to say how much I liked your advice and presentation. you are very natural and easy-going. I have an upcoming trip to Paris and appreciated your insights. Merci!
Rule number 1: do not dress or act like Emily Cooper. 😂 In all seriousness, thank you for this video. I hope one day to visit your amazing and beautiful country. ♥️♥️♥️
5:02 Tourists do the same thing in Ireland. They go around wearing woolly Aran jumpers and peaked caps and then act shocked when we can instantly tell they are American.
Love your videos!!! I have been in Paris 6 times. I do not care if I look like a tourist. I wear North Face pants, Columbia or REI shirts, Merrell hiking boots, and a hat with a large brim from OR. I purchased this quality and versatile clothing so it will last. I know that I look like a TOURIST but in all the years that I have been traveling, I have been treated with respect. When I travel, I respect the country that I am visiting, its people, culture, and traditions. Every local knows who is a tourist, it is not posible to "blend in". Just be respectful, polite, adapt to the situation, be patient, and most of all ENJOY every minute of your travels.😊
my partner grew up in Europe and had visited Paris and other parts of France before; we visited Paris just for a few hours as a stop during a different trip, and thank God for them, I would have acted an absolute fool without their advice! My family and I have done a lot of traveling across the world, and your advice is actually AMAZING for traveling in most places! (mainly: be polite, let the locals show you what to do, follow the volume and vibe of a place)
American living in Paris here, and I frequently see French men and women -- of all ages -- wearing berets, in lots of different styles. I wear them often and never feel out of place. The French don't often wear bright red berets, though. If I see a bright red beret in Paris, it's almost always NOT being worn a French person.
You nailed it. I'm from Paris and I've worn them since age 10 (my dad as well) have quite a collection. The red one quite rarely, not because it's touristy but I felt like a revolutionary activist lol.
I speak French and have worked a lot with French people, and so much of this is really good advice. We tend to be reasonably quiet here in Ireland (with a few exceptions of course) so we’re generally fine there. However I remember a French person telling me that often the quietest person in a meeting will be the most senior, since they don’t have to raise their voice to be heard, and some people cultivate this. Not sure if that’s generally true but it’s a point worth thinking about 😂
Very solid advice. If you’re visiting Paris, you will look like a tourist and that’s OK. Us Parisians can also spot Provinciaux (non Parisian French people) easily so it’s not personal.
90% of inhabitants of Paris (especially East Paris) claiming to be true Parisians are in fact from the "province", who came to Paris for studies or professional reasons...They generally insist on being "Parisians", way more than true Paris-born and educated, who don't really care and don't feel the need to tell everyone...
Well, obviously some people want to become future Parisians, and that is their goal. It seems that is the goal of their Parisian blending, but I am maybe mistaken. Advice about not wearing anything too expensive is actually great. I will keep that in mind when I come in visit. Merci. Excellent video
Hi, it's a wonderful video. As we are approaching the winter, is it possible to make a video on how winter will be in December till February and also the advise on warm clothing for kids (types to wear based on ur knowledge).
Thank you for such an informative video! I am currently planning a trip to Paris with my grandmother for next year and I just binge-watched all your videos! So helpful. What is your advice about currency? How do you usually handle money when you are doing a drip somewhere? For example, would you recommend someone exchange USD to Euros and keep cash on them, or pay by card, or what?
Hello 👋 Lucille, it's jamie it's been a while, and I really liked the video 📹 very well done. You truly are an amazing lady! A real wonder woman 👩 of france 🇫🇷 I'm truly grateful to have you as a close friend. You definitely are the best 👌 👍 love ❤️ you, Lucille. Always bye 👋 for now have a good rest of the week jamie ❤ 😊
i am going to paris in february 2025 with my mother. watch almost all your videos for tips. also practices French at school and at home. really longing. I will be there in 3 days
You can try to blend in how ever you want, but, if you are not staring all the time in phone, looking around and have a photo camera - You can not pretend. You are the tourist 😆
I think it's important to note how people wear their clothes in France in general. In France, people wear tee shirts and jeans, but the fit is better (closer to the body), versus the way Americans wear their clothes, which is very loose and doesn't fit as well. Same thing for sports wear and sweatpants (which I only see very young people wearing on the streets). I've been living in France (south) for three years, and the speaking volume is a real thing- between the American normal volume and "airplane deafness", we sound like we're yelling across a crowded club, lol! Now, in the south, I've noticed native French people wearing berets; I asked about it, they were cool with it, so I wear my beret in the winter, too :) It's a lovely country, with a rich history, and I've seen the people here visibly relax when they see you can follow their rules on politeness.
You're being very kind when discussing volume -- French people speak considerably less loudly than North Americans. It can be shocking to sit next to a table of tourists and to have their conversation override your own. My advice to tourists is to pay attention to the people around them. Take your cue from the locals and you'll have a far more comfortable experience. (and now I've arrived to the part of the video where you say exactly this! :) ).
So off topic (which was great, by the way), and perhaps rude (I hope not), but your complexion is perfection. If you’ve not already been approached by your choice of skin care product to sponsor you - they should!
One of the many things I love about Paris is that I feel very comfortable dressing LIKE MYSELF. I feel no pressure to dress like the mythical Parisienne, and I'm pleasantly free of feeling like I stand out too much as I often do here in mostly-styleless Vancouver
Very helpful video with lots of practical information! I just returned from France yesterday. Each time I go - almost every year - I take note of what I see people wearing that may surprise me. Two years ago, I noticed a lot of women wearing puffer jackets, which I hadn’t noticed previously. (I usually visit in early autumn.) One thing I noticed this year, at least outside Paris, is women wearing caps with visors, or baseball caps, as we might call them. I need to wear a hat that protects my eyes from the light and generally wear a “baseball cap” and have felt self-conscious in Paris. I’ve tried other solutions, but I keep going back to the casquette. Your thoughts on baseball caps?
I am American ( with French ancestry) and I went to France for the first time, I was there for 12 days, and I think I may have achieved a non tourist look... some of the older European French people went up to me and spoke French at me, and when I did not say anything back, they looked confused... I think they might have thought I was actually French, and not an American tourist! Yay!!
i wanna add something: if you’re in an escalator and you dont want to walk upstairs then stay on the right, when i see someone being on the left i already know you ´re not from here
When I have been Paris, the only women I saw wearing head-to-toe Chanel were Asian tourists. Also, no matter the location, handbags worth thousands are a homing beacon to thieves.
Lucile, I am scheduling a short trip for myself, spouse, and mother-in-law on the occasion of the mother-in-law's retirement from a Gardening related field. It is following a cruise that ends in Barcelona on April 26. Intended to stay two days in Barcelona, then go to Paris and Versailles, finally returning home May 2 via Orly. I just got introduced to May Day in Paris. How bad do things get on May 1 in Paris? Is unpleasantness confined to avoidable locations or spread out everywhere? Is it limited to May 1 or does it effect April 30/May 2? Basically, would you advise avoiding Paris in this timeframe or is it no big deal?
No issue on April 30 and May 2. The unpleasantness will depend on the ongoing turmoil, but demonstrations are located in specific areas which are big avenues and boulevard (eg. Place de la Republique, Bastille & Nation in the East) Complicated to say to which extent interruptions and demonstrations will occur. Most museums are closed during this period but some castles around Paris are open. I would say it depends on where your hotel is located. If you stay around Latin Quarter you can roam around the city by foot and enjoy a day of wandering around, visiting a few churches, parks etc. In some neighborhoods 1 May is festive, with small concerts and 'village' parties, flea markets etc.
You definitely get targeted by pickpockets if you look like a tourist. I looked like a student with no money during my time in Paris and while I experienced street harrassment (like all young women do in Paris) I never had anything stolen.
No-activewear can still be good advice for Americans since it has become so common there and practically not anywhere else. I'll still see some sporty clothes but not like full gym outfits for a casual non-athletic day which I can see everywhere in the US. But otherwise it's a city, if you dress in standard "city fashion" you'll be fine.
I find it hilarious when Americans wear work out clothes to "go walkinvg"😂 like it's a planned athletic activity. In Europe walking takes you where you need to go (supermarket, pharmacy, to see friends etc) and if you do take an aimless stroll around a nice neighborhood or because you want to move after a meal, there is definitely no athletic attire required.
Great advice, especially about wearing sensible clothing. The number of tourists these days, especially women, wearing ridiculous outfits is quite insane… there’s no need to tour Europe in cocktail dresses and high heels, they don’t look chic they look uncomfortable and TRAGIC. I’ve lived in 4 European cities including Paris, have never tried to “blend in” and yet people often assume I am a local simply because I wear what suits me and don’t try too hard 😂
I live in a big university city in an EU country where we have lots and lots of French studying medicine. You can hear them from a mile away on the street. Sooo... I'm not sure that the French are that quiet...
Tourist. Wear an obvious, solid gold Rolex with a diamond bezel. Designer logos on all clothing. Gucci loafers. Gucci belt. Gucci leather gloves. Gucci sunglasses. Gucci t-shirt. Gucci jeans. Gucci contact lens. Gucci makeup. Gucci sanitary napkin. Gucci - Wait a minute!!!!! Gucci is two years ago. What happened? 😂
bonjour, c’est peut-être parce que je suis belge, mais chez nous c’est aussi normal d’être gentil et de dire bonjour. c’est être humain. j’ai franchissement penser c’est quelque chose universel, ce n’est pas? mais peut-être je suis trop naïve? et ce que je vraiment remarque, c’est que les français sont vraiment polis ! comme vous remarquez, j’essaie toujours de parler en français (je suis néerlandophone) et j’aime vraiment que vous parlez lentement (sauf le guide du bateau mouche …) j’adore toute la France, et donc aussi la capitale. oui, moi aussi je suis tomber amoureuse. malheureusement je l’ai visitée encore une fois, mais j’adore paris comme touriste. la musique, les musées… mais paris est aussi une métropole, et moi comme petite belge, je préfère mon petit village (c’est à dire, pour moi c’est une ville, pour ma tante parisienne c’est la compagne…) et oh oui, correcte-moi s’il vous plaît, je veux vraiment améliorer mon français !
I'd use a backpack that has tamper-safe zips or carry the bag in front. Just practise common sense in crowded places and not make yourself an easy target for thieves.
French people dress like you describe-they look like they are going camping or hiking.The other look they have is the 'rag" look.Many French people don't dress elegantly.Black people dress well so do Italian.Many Chinese dress well too.I agree with that person in that sneakers are for working out or playing sports even though many people wear them for all occasions.Sneakers are not as elegant as a leather shoe..
Lucile!! I’m in Paris now, and the locals here are speaking very loud. In fact, I was on the Metro yesterday and a middle-aged French gentleman was on speaker phone having an open, loud conversation with his friend. The whole train could hear the conversation. 🤦♂️ I was having dinner tonight, and everyone was smoking and having loud conversations all around me. I’m not complaining, I think it’s fun and lively, and certainly not quiet. 🤷♂️
So while there’s nothing wrong with looking like a tourist and locals often know you’re not from there, you don’t want to look like an *obvious* tourist because it might attract people who want to make a quick buck. And you also want to learn a bit about the culture to have a better experience! Like for example if you don’t say bonjour, some people might not be happy!
@@BillieAndy For the manners and courtesies it's totally worth knowing to respect. For fashion though, Paris is an international city with a big mix of cultures so it's hard to have a style that is inherently "disrespectful". In that sense it's fine to stand out you just gotta own it.
...."How not to look like a space invader".....Or "How not to look like a laughing clown at the circus".... You know the ones that you drop the ping pong balls in there mouth. I laughed when the space invader tile art was explained to me , I thought that was really funny.
Why not. I am a tourist. I bring economic wealth and massive job potential to France with my fellow tourists. I am who I am when I am a tourist no different than welders look like welders when they weld. Let's all calm down and as long as we are respectful to one another we'll all do fine. The street artist did not seem to mind me buying her hand made earings when I was there last year, looking like a tourist.
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In the 11 trips I’ve made to Paris, most of them 3-5 weeks in length, I’ve had one negative experience and it was definitely my fault, a faux pas of youth and cultural ignorance (Didn’t know you weren’t supposed to touch the vendor’s fruit😬😂). The advice you give in this video is spot on, and is really just about common sense and being polite. Unfortunately, those two traits are often in short supply with turistas. Thanks!
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Yours is the first video that I actually appreciate regarding not looking like a tourist in Paris. It is because you were directing the thought of the video more towards our safety than appearance for silly reasons.
Thank you for saying this! I really wanted to make this video to help people have a good experience instead of just matching a style :)
@@LucileHR well you did a perfect job on this video so thank you
I wear berets at home in Canada all winter. Have done so for years. years. I love them and how I look in them. Wool for warmth. Have several colours too. And I do wear them in Europe in winter.
In France is not forbidden, especially in Basque country :)
I had one day in Paris last month and took your advice for my day and it worked wonderfully! Copains for lunch (croque monsieur), picnic by the water with the view of the Eiffel Tower, and thankfully with a heads up about politeness and saying hello everyone was wonderfully kind (and no one batted an eye at my french which was incredibly rewarding!) Thanks so much for the tips, they were so appreciated.
Lucile = best Paris advice
You look familiar!
What an excellent video, really good advice,and one thing I notice in France is the noise level, there is generally a low level hum…in restaurants, on the beach, even on the metro, no shouting, parents loudly admonishing their children. You are spot on in this. Thanks for a really great video
Hello Lucile! I arrived in Paris yesterday to celebrate my birthday. Paris is amazing as always. And it is even more exciting to watch your content while in Paris.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful trip :)
Hi there, I just stumbled upon your channel and wanted to say how much I liked your advice and presentation. you are very natural and easy-going. I have an upcoming trip to Paris and appreciated your insights. Merci!
Rule number 1: do not dress or act like Emily Cooper. 😂
In all seriousness, thank you for this video. I hope one day to visit your amazing and beautiful country. ♥️♥️♥️
5:02 Tourists do the same thing in Ireland. They go around wearing woolly Aran jumpers and peaked caps and then act shocked when we can instantly tell they are American.
I wonder why, everybody in Ireland took me
for a local... perhaps because I'm a redhead
? :)
@KuukilabKuuki-rw7my If you were going around in woolly jumpers and peaked caps they knew you were American, they were just being nice.
Love your videos!!! I have been in Paris 6 times. I do not care if I look like a tourist. I wear North Face pants, Columbia or REI shirts, Merrell hiking boots, and a hat with a large brim from OR. I purchased this quality and versatile clothing so it will last. I know that I look like a TOURIST but in all the years that I have been traveling, I have been treated with respect. When I travel, I respect the country that I am visiting, its people, culture, and traditions.
Every local knows who is a tourist, it is not posible to "blend in". Just be respectful, polite, adapt to the situation, be patient, and most of all ENJOY every minute of your travels.😊
Absolutely agree with you! Wear whatever you want, be open minded and polite and you’ll have a good time :)
my partner grew up in Europe and had visited Paris and other parts of France before; we visited Paris just for a few hours as a stop during a different trip, and thank God for them, I would have acted an absolute fool without their advice! My family and I have done a lot of traveling across the world, and your advice is actually AMAZING for traveling in most places! (mainly: be polite, let the locals show you what to do, follow the volume and vibe of a place)
American living in Paris here, and I frequently see French men and women -- of all ages -- wearing berets, in lots of different styles. I wear them often and never feel out of place. The French don't often wear bright red berets, though. If I see a bright red beret in Paris, it's almost always NOT being worn a French person.
You nailed it. I'm from Paris and I've worn them since age 10 (my dad as well) have quite a collection. The red one quite rarely, not because it's touristy but I felt like a revolutionary activist lol.
I speak French and have worked a lot with French people, and so much of this is really good advice. We tend to be reasonably quiet here in Ireland (with a few exceptions of course) so we’re generally fine there. However I remember a French person telling me that often the quietest person in a meeting will be the most senior, since they don’t have to raise their voice to be heard, and some people cultivate this. Not sure if that’s generally true but it’s a point worth thinking about 😂
Oh interesting, I like that story!
Thanks for sharing the great advice of Paris Lucile! I've been finding them useful & I love watching your videos. ❤
Thanks for always being there in the comments, really appreciate it :)
@@LucileHR Welcome!
Lucile is a sweetheart
Very solid advice.
If you’re visiting Paris, you will look like a tourist and that’s OK.
Us Parisians can also spot Provinciaux (non Parisian French people) easily so it’s not personal.
90% of inhabitants of Paris (especially East Paris) claiming to be true Parisians are in fact from the "province", who came to Paris for studies or professional reasons...They generally insist on being "Parisians", way more than true Paris-born and educated, who don't really care and don't feel the need to tell everyone...
Well, obviously some people want to become future Parisians, and that is their goal. It seems that is the goal of their Parisian blending, but I am maybe mistaken.
Advice about not wearing anything too expensive is actually great. I will keep that in mind when I come in visit.
Merci. Excellent video
I agree with the pictures and video law.
Interesting. Most of what you said is right for everywhere, however the specificly French stuff is very useful; Thanks!!
Yes, common sense is useful wherever you go :)
Thank you Lucille
Thank you for being here Sabrina :)
@@LucileHR your so sweet .thanks again. can't wait for the next video.
Hi, it's a wonderful video.
As we are approaching the winter, is it possible to make a video on how winter will be in December till February and also the advise on warm clothing for kids (types to wear based on ur knowledge).
Great video, Lucille.
Thank you for such an informative video! I am currently planning a trip to Paris with my grandmother for next year and I just binge-watched all your videos! So helpful.
What is your advice about currency? How do you usually handle money when you are doing a drip somewhere? For example, would you recommend someone exchange USD to Euros and keep cash on them, or pay by card, or what?
Hello 👋 Lucille, it's jamie it's been a while, and I really liked the video 📹 very well done. You truly are an amazing lady! A real wonder woman 👩 of france 🇫🇷 I'm truly grateful to have you as a close friend. You definitely are the best 👌 👍 love ❤️ you, Lucille. Always bye 👋 for now have a good rest of the week jamie ❤ 😊
i am going to paris in february 2025 with my mother. watch almost all your videos for tips. also practices French at school and at home. really longing. I will be there in 3 days
Also try to go for lunch at 12 or as nearest to 12 as you can as many places are full or close early
You can try to blend in how ever you want, but, if you are not staring all the time in phone, looking around and have a photo camera - You can not pretend. You are the tourist 😆
WOW! You know Théo and Gabrielle !
Yes!! They are awesome! :)
@@LucileHR Yeah! And so are YOU! ♥♥♥♥
I think it's important to note how people wear their clothes in France in general. In France, people wear tee shirts and jeans, but the fit is better (closer to the body), versus the way Americans wear their clothes, which is very loose and doesn't fit as well. Same thing for sports wear and sweatpants (which I only see very young people wearing on the streets). I've been living in France (south) for three years, and the speaking volume is a real thing- between the American normal volume and "airplane deafness", we sound like we're yelling across a crowded club, lol! Now, in the south, I've noticed native French people wearing berets; I asked about it, they were cool with it, so I wear my beret in the winter, too :) It's a lovely country, with a rich history, and I've seen the people here visibly relax when they see you can follow their rules on politeness.
Great tips!
You're being very kind when discussing volume -- French people speak considerably less loudly than North Americans. It can be shocking to sit next to a table of tourists and to have their conversation override your own.
My advice to tourists is to pay attention to the people around them. Take your cue from the locals and you'll have a far more comfortable experience. (and now I've arrived to the part of the video where you say exactly this! :) ).
Absolutely agree with you! I’ve been taught this advice by my grandma and it has been the best haha :)
So off topic (which was great, by the way), and perhaps rude (I hope not), but your complexion is perfection. If you’ve not already been approached by your choice of skin care product to sponsor you - they should!
That is so sweet, thank you! I might do a video about it but my skincare routine is very unconventional, I only use 3 products that are all under $10.
@@LucileHR I’d really like to hear! Thank you Lucile. I do love your videos!
One of the many things I love about Paris is that I feel very comfortable dressing LIKE MYSELF. I feel no pressure to dress like the mythical Parisienne, and I'm pleasantly free of feeling like I stand out too much as I often do here in mostly-styleless Vancouver
Mythical Parisienne??? Yes please!😆
Very helpful video with lots of practical information!
I just returned from France yesterday. Each time I go - almost every year - I take note of what I see people wearing that may surprise me. Two years ago, I noticed a lot of women wearing puffer jackets, which I hadn’t noticed previously. (I usually visit in early autumn.)
One thing I noticed this year, at least outside Paris, is women wearing caps with visors, or baseball caps, as we might call them. I need to wear a hat that protects my eyes from the light and generally wear a “baseball cap” and have felt self-conscious in Paris. I’ve tried other solutions, but I keep going back to the casquette. Your thoughts on baseball caps?
Yes, a lot of people wear them! I might be a bit old school but I usually take my hat off when I'm inside and a lot of people do so too!
I am American ( with French ancestry) and I went to France for the first time, I was there for 12 days, and I think I may have achieved a non tourist look... some of the older European French people went up to me and spoke French at me, and when I did not say anything back, they looked confused... I think they might have thought I was actually French, and not an American tourist! Yay!!
i wanna add something: if you’re in an escalator and you dont want to walk upstairs then stay on the right, when i see someone being on the left i already know you ´re not from here
Another massive tourist giveaway - walking around with coffee in a paper cup instead of sitting down in a cafe. Be more local and have a cigarette.
I came through DBB podcast.
Super helpful video. Don't want to look like a pigeon
love your videos!
Thank you :)
Christmas markets. Do you have a video or suggestions nowhere to sty best for them.
Awesome job Lucia drop a line for you
Thanks for watching!
No problem
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I love your content! Can you recommend a good brunch place? We are going to Paris in a week🩷
Yesss! I love Boulom and Kozy at the moment, you can check them out in my Montmartre video!
@@LucileHR thank you very much! ❤️
When I have been Paris, the only women I saw wearing head-to-toe Chanel were Asian tourists. Also, no matter the location, handbags worth thousands are a homing beacon to thieves.
When at the checkout in a grocery store, do we also say bonjour to the clerk ?
Yes!! Always! When in doubt just say bonjour at worst people will think you’re a bit over friendly haha
@@LucileHR Thanks. I knew to always do it entering a store. .Love your videos. Paris last year and next spring after a 40 year gap !
you are awesome.
Lucile,
I am scheduling a short trip for myself, spouse, and mother-in-law on the occasion of the mother-in-law's retirement from a Gardening related field. It is following a cruise that ends in Barcelona on April 26. Intended to stay two days in Barcelona, then go to Paris and Versailles, finally returning home May 2 via Orly. I just got introduced to May Day in Paris.
How bad do things get on May 1 in Paris? Is unpleasantness confined to avoidable locations or spread out everywhere? Is it limited to May 1 or does it effect April 30/May 2? Basically, would you advise avoiding Paris in this timeframe or is it no big deal?
No issue on April 30 and May 2. The unpleasantness will depend on the ongoing turmoil, but demonstrations are located in specific areas which are big avenues and boulevard (eg. Place de la Republique, Bastille & Nation in the East) Complicated to say to which extent interruptions and demonstrations will occur. Most museums are closed during this period but some castles around Paris are open. I would say it depends on where your hotel is located. If you stay around Latin Quarter you can roam around the city by foot and enjoy a day of wandering around, visiting a few churches, parks etc. In some neighborhoods 1 May is festive, with small concerts and 'village' parties, flea markets etc.
Paris est un magnifique ville et la tour eiffel.
The two years of high school French I learned forty years ago as a drunken teenager may not be very convincing.
You definitely get targeted by pickpockets if you look like a tourist. I looked like a student with no money during my time in Paris and while I experienced street harrassment (like all young women do in Paris) I never had anything stolen.
Looking like you have no money = the secret to being left alone haha
Street harassment is unfortunately still a thing.
what would be the street to avoid the street harassment?
@@beladorman8579 it happens no matter what
No-activewear can still be good advice for Americans since it has become so common there and practically not anywhere else. I'll still see some sporty clothes but not like full gym outfits for a casual non-athletic day which I can see everywhere in the US.
But otherwise it's a city, if you dress in standard "city fashion" you'll be fine.
Totally agree with you!
I find it hilarious when Americans wear work out clothes to "go walkinvg"😂 like it's a planned athletic activity. In Europe walking takes you where you need to go (supermarket, pharmacy, to see friends etc) and if you do take an aimless stroll around a nice neighborhood or because you want to move after a meal, there is definitely no athletic attire required.
good advice 🙋🇩🇪
Thank you :)
Great advice, especially about wearing sensible clothing. The number of tourists these days, especially women, wearing ridiculous outfits is quite insane… there’s no need to tour Europe in cocktail dresses and high heels, they don’t look chic they look uncomfortable and TRAGIC. I’ve lived in 4 European cities including Paris, have never tried to “blend in” and yet people often assume I am a local simply because I wear what suits me and don’t try too hard 😂
Merci
San Sebastian is part of Spain
I live in a big university city in an EU country where we have lots and lots of French studying medicine. You can hear them from a mile away on the street. Sooo... I'm not sure that the French are that quiet...
I could 100% see french medical students studiying abroad being very loud haha
Tourist. Wear an obvious, solid gold Rolex with a diamond bezel. Designer logos on all clothing. Gucci loafers. Gucci belt. Gucci leather gloves. Gucci sunglasses. Gucci t-shirt. Gucci jeans. Gucci contact lens. Gucci makeup. Gucci sanitary napkin. Gucci - Wait a minute!!!!! Gucci is two years ago. What happened? 😂
bonjour, c’est peut-être parce que je suis belge, mais chez nous c’est aussi normal d’être gentil et de dire bonjour. c’est être humain. j’ai franchissement penser c’est quelque chose universel, ce n’est pas? mais peut-être je suis trop naïve? et ce que je vraiment remarque, c’est que les français sont vraiment polis ! comme vous remarquez, j’essaie toujours de parler en français (je suis néerlandophone) et j’aime vraiment que vous parlez lentement (sauf le guide du bateau mouche …) j’adore toute la France, et donc aussi la capitale. oui, moi aussi je suis tomber amoureuse. malheureusement je l’ai visitée encore une fois, mais j’adore paris comme touriste. la musique, les musées… mais paris est aussi une métropole, et moi comme petite belge, je préfère mon petit village (c’est à dire, pour moi c’est une ville, pour ma tante parisienne c’est la compagne…) et oh oui, correcte-moi s’il vous plaît, je veux vraiment améliorer mon français !
Advising against French stereotypes while wearing the most stereotyped French top ever...:-)
If you are a tourist why not to look like one?? Being yourself is the most attractive thing and the most secure
I'd use a backpack that has tamper-safe zips or carry the bag in front. Just practise common sense in crowded places and not make yourself an easy target for thieves.
French people dress like you describe-they look like they are going camping or hiking.The other look they have is the 'rag" look.Many French people don't dress elegantly.Black people dress well so do Italian.Many Chinese dress well too.I agree with that person in that sneakers are for working out or playing sports even though many people wear them for all occasions.Sneakers are not as elegant as a leather shoe..
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Lucile!! I’m in Paris now, and the locals here are speaking very loud. In fact, I was on the Metro yesterday and a middle-aged French gentleman was on speaker phone having an open, loud conversation with his friend. The whole train could hear the conversation. 🤦♂️ I was having dinner tonight, and everyone was smoking and having loud conversations all around me. I’m not complaining, I think it’s fun and lively, and certainly not quiet. 🤷♂️
Thanks for your perspective!! There’s definitely very loud places in Paris for sure! :)
There's always one person in every city doing this ((( maybe except for Japan
Omgg I didn't know your boyfriend was Bobby!
Your videos are cool, but you are going over the top with ads!
1:20 which street is that 😍
It's called la villa des fleurs! Super cute street with a cute name (translates to the flower villa)
Why a tourist would not like to look like a tourist in France?
Like she said, scammers. Think first genius
A lot of the scammers and pickpockets hang out in the touristy areas and go after tourists.
So while there’s nothing wrong with looking like a tourist and locals often know you’re not from there, you don’t want to look like an *obvious* tourist because it might attract people who want to make a quick buck. And you also want to learn a bit about the culture to have a better experience! Like for example if you don’t say bonjour, some people might not be happy!
Its not just about scammers, its about respecting the culture of the country you are a guest in.
@@BillieAndy For the manners and courtesies it's totally worth knowing to respect. For fashion though, Paris is an international city with a big mix of cultures so it's hard to have a style that is inherently "disrespectful". In that sense it's fine to stand out you just gotta own it.
...."How not to look like a space invader".....Or "How not to look like a laughing clown at the circus".... You know the ones that you drop the ping pong balls in there mouth. I laughed when the space invader tile art was explained to me , I thought that was really funny.
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Thanks for watching :)
Blend in but don’t start chain smoking like the French!
Ton accent est cool il fait trop français 😅
the beret is kinda like coming to the US and wearing a cowboy hat. just sayin' 🤭
Why not. I am a tourist. I bring economic wealth and massive job potential to France with my fellow tourists. I am who I am when I am a tourist no different than welders look like welders when they weld. Let's all calm down and as long as we are respectful to one another we'll all do fine. The street artist did not seem to mind me buying her hand made earings when I was there last year, looking like a tourist.
Watch the video, I explain that there’s nothing wrong with looking like a tourist :)
Chill dude:) it's about not getting scammed or stolen from- tourists get targeted, especiallly Americans who will buy anything😂 But suit yourself.
First, Speak native French
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