48 Hours in Paris: What to Do & Not to Do (by a Local)!
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- Опубликовано: 12 мар 2024
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I'm French and this is how you should spend 48 hours in Paris!
This is what I personally recommend my friends who are visiting Paris for the first time or just want to see the city like a local with what to do and what to skip!
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Hi. I am going to Paris in September. I really want to go to a flea market. If I can only pick one where should I go. It needs to be outside. And I like little boxes, leather goods, antiques, little artsy stuff. Thank you.
And jewelry of course!
I was fortunate to live in Paris for 4 months back in 1995 when I was a teacher for a study abroad program. I wasn’t paid much for the job; however, I was given a “Professor’s card” which gave me free entry to most all of the museums in Paris. Every day after class, I walked around Paris, typically going into at least one museum. I walked so much in those 4 months that I wore through a pair of shoes. My favorite museum was the the Musee D’Orsay, L’Orangerie, and the Paris film museum. I got to go to the Louvre at least 4 times. I loved all the parks and thought Buttes Charmont was the most dramatic. I got by with my high school French, bought a scarf so I would blend in, and tried to stay off the beaten path as much as possible. I lived in the Maria’s District and taught at Cite Universite in the 14th arrondisement. It was definitely one of the most magical times of my life. Thank you for a reminder of those days.
I visited Paris with a friend and my sister many years ago (actually, almost 20 years ago!!). I remember we were in Montparnasse station with our backpacks, looking for the right platform for a regional line. This lady came up to us and asked if we needed help. She took us as far as she could towards our platform and explained what to do (validating tickets and so on). When I tell people about our experience, some are surprised and others commented "probably not a Parisienne". Regardless, I have nothing but great experience in France. I am planning a trip for 2025 so I will be watching a lot of these videos. Thank you Lucile. So glad I found this channel.
Oh that's so nice of this lady! Montparnasse can be confusing! Happy you found this channel too, welcome here :)
Many people are insecure and highly prejudiced. The whole majority of the tourists in Paris not only are repeated tourists but they had a great experience and want to go back.
@@LucileHR I am American, and when we first went to Paris, we were worried about the "rude" French stereotype that we'd heard about. I never encountered it. I have, since that first visit, interacted with probably 200 Parisians and been met with nothing but kindness and offers of help when my wife and I have looked lost. Of course, we always remember we are guests in their beautiful country and start conversations with "Bonjour" and attempt to request items with our very limited vocabulary. I think it all begins with trying to be a good guest. Hoping to return again this summer!
Same thing happen to my and my wife in Gare de Lyon lost looking for train to Fontainebleau. Showed how to work the ticket machine and where to stand. Amusingly my wife after we got there and took the tour said no wonder France had a Revolution.
You are welcome in Paris, and even some « Parisian »will help you :)
Don’t bother too much about our internal rivalry in France and enjoy the country…
I live in Paris suburbs and she's right. Just wake up and explore. Doesnt matter which neighbourhood you've picked, there will always be parks, gardens, museums, boulangerie for a snack, café for Coffee/tea or beer during the happy hour. It's really up to you.
She said to have breakfast at a bakery, I am a Celiac (gluten intolerant) so I can't eat anything at a bakery. So I struggle with eating food in when traveling.
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@@hollyweigel3240 I see. For sure it requires some research before traveling but there's definitely some gluten free boulangerie in Paris.
I'm in my 50s and never went to Paris! I will go soon! I'm vacationing in Europe every year finally : )
Absolutely perfectly true and well said! I spent about 10 days in Paris around 2018. Despite so many friends recommendations to visit monuments, museums and other places of interest, I went with my gut. Made zero plans. Met locals. They were very friendly and helpful to say the least! In that short period of time I made two friends (one is Parisienne), became a regular at a great little coffee shop, frequented (food) markets with local produce/meats/cheeses etc. Cooked most of my own meals. Went with the flow and stayed open minded to experiences. Basically immersed myself in the local scene and didn’t visit one monument/museum/point of interest. One of the best travel experiences! Beautiful generous people and a romantic city whether you go it alone, with a friend/significant other, or you find someone while you’re there. ❤
For me, a boat tour on the Seine is a great way to see a lot of beautiful architecture in a relaxing way especially if you've already done a lot of walking, and you see things from a completely different pov. Also, you can get on/off tours.
This is the 3rd video I have watched from Lucile and I love them all. Lots of great information told with humor and great backgrounds. And not so long that you waster your time in gory detail, like some people who seem to get paid by the minute. Keep up the great work, Lucile.
Thank you L. Your calm voice and massive amount of knowledge is amazing. Always !
Great advice. One thing I would add is to take the buses. Not the tourist buses, just the regular bus. If you are older and can't walk as much, you can take the bus from neighborhood to neighborhood and see more of Paris than on the Metro. We moved to France, in part to be closer to Paris (Nimes) and have been there three times since we came 18 months ago. We stay in the Port Orleans district. Not particularly cute but right near buses that go everywhere and the hotel is lovely and very reasonably priced.
Best 48 hours in Paris = 48 hours with toi :O haha, great video Lucile!
aww!!
Bobby parle comme lui etait Francais ! O la la !
You are both awesome!
Lucile, your channel is a breath of FRESH Air. Your soulful descriptions of Parisian life beckons the weary traveler and bolsters one's confidence to embrace Le Joie de Vie. 😘
Thank you for your video! I am planning a trip to France this year. Your videos are very helpful! 😊
Thank you for making me feel good about never having gone up the Eiffel tower despite having gone to Paris three times 😊 I fell in love with the city just wandering and exploring on foot.
If you go in late winter, the lines are not long at all. Plus, don’t bother going to the top. The deuxième étage has the best views.
I couldn't agree more. Slow down, be nice, say hello, have a picnic, walk or take the metro. Be excited about what you see, talk to the shop keeps, ask questions and try something out of your comfort zone. That's the fun bit!
7:50 That hidden courtyard park... Wow, so neat! Thank for showing us! 🥰
Love that you encourage people to relax and enjoy the surroundings. That is my favorite way to travel.
Rick Steves shares this philosophy. I found him to provide good info when I worked and travelled in Europe for a year. I would recommend a guidebook by Rick Steves that I believe is titled “Paris through the back door” (maybe?!) that focuses on non tourist places. It is worth checking out. He also gives really good recommendations for where to stay, how to pack light etc
Love the tips to help to be chill! Paris is beautiful and old enough that it will meet you where you are. Cheers merci 🥂🇫🇷🇺🇸
Oh, how I wish I'd bumped into this video 3 weeks ago.. :D Thank you for the advice, they all sound really great!
Thank you so much! Your videos are so inspiring to me! ! ! ! ! ! I'm going to Paris next month! !
Great video. I basically done this my last visit to Paris but we were in the 5th. It was amazing, plenty of food in Rue Mouffetard both in the mornings and evenings. Very historical but very vibrant.
Great video I will be there in 5 days . Thanks for all the tip you given❤
This was very good. Thanks for posting/sharing.
I've never been to Paris although I worked for a French company in the US many years ago.
Hello,thankyou for making this video. I already watched you food guide, that was great also!.
Ahhh! Love all these tips! Wish I watched this before I went! Thanks!
i live in paris and guys this is it. this is THE guide
Thank you! I’ve been to Paris a few times and I’ll be there late May - early June. I definitely learned a few things from the video.
May is the absolute best
Thank you so much! I'll be solo backpacking Europe at the end of April, arriving in Amsterdam before Kings Day. Super nervous but also excited. Really going to take my time and enjoy everything. From public transport to little shops. Absorb as much culture as I can.
Oh that seems super fun!! Enjoy your trip :D
Merci beaucoup! Appreciate your tips. Our family is visiting Paris in a few weeks. We can’t wait to enjoy your beautiful city
Enjoy your trip :)
I just came back from Paris and saw this video a bit too late. Surprisingly I find myself doing most of the things in your video. I especially enjoy a few hours walking around Pere Lachaise neighbourhood and ended with a nice dinner in Ménilmontant area.
Thank you for showing me around Paris! I really enjoyed the video and the places you went!
Thank you for watching :)
@@LucileHR You’re welcome
I went to Bouillon Pigalle when I was in Paris a month ago! My Airbnb host recommended it to me. I was able to get dinner pretty late in the evening, and the food was great!
Oh that's nice :) Good recommendation!
I sometimes go for a day to Paris and love it, I love the Batignolles and plaine Monceau area. I try to do one museum in the area where I am, and sit at a nice restaurant for lunch. Chez Janou near Pl Des Vosges is one of my favorites as I do not like the Chartiers. I was able to rent an 'Appart' for six months in the Canal St Martin area, and loved both the flat and the area. Visited many of Paris nooks and crannies, never tire of the city.
I will visit Paris for the first time next month with my College. I'm so happy I discovered your channel due to Bobby. Keep the good work and thank you for all of the content!
When
@@leongraf8161 I was there 2 weeks ago. It was an amazing experience!
Hi Lucile I just love your content its been the best in my research for Paris.
Unfortunately we didnt realise we booked 3 nights in Paris 8 days before the Olympics so its going to be crazy busy, so research and booking as much as we can in advance is going to be key for a smooth Trip.
The hotel we booked happens to be Batignolles near the Rome subway station, so im just loving all your local reccommendations are so close to our hotel!
Thanks for this video! I don't think I would want to go to Paris and be walking shoulder to shoulder with alot of tourists. It's nice to know where the great out of the way places are. ❤
This is the very first time I've ever wanted to visit Paris. These are all the things I love to do... walk around and explore, hang out in parks, enjoy good food and art, avoid crowds and noise.
When I came to Paris, I didn't even bother with the Louvre.
I visited the Musee d'Orsay. Which was amazing.
But the best museum imho was the Musee Marmottan-Monet.
While the Musee d'Orsay is in an old, rebuilt train station, the Musee Marmottan is basically an old Villa. A Villa that is full of Monet paintings.
They must have at least half of his water lily paintings there. It's my number one recommendation if you're into impressionist art like I am.
I first visited Paris in 1986, en route to a year of studying (skiing) in Chambéry. I knew virtually no French, but people were mostly kind. I returned many times that year to meet friends and relatives coming dor their French experience, and Paris never failed to please everyone. A few years later, my wife and I returned for our honeymoon. We apent a lot of time in Paris before hitchhiking across the country to Chambéry, Basel Switzerland, Venice, back to England, then Paris again. It was more than two months and, in retrospect, an insane thing to do, but we sure had fun. We've been back a couple of times since with our children and once for my work. Every time I found the Paresiens to be helpful and friendly. We're about to leave Chambéry for five days in the 11th Arrondissement, and I can't wait. By the way, we've always traveled in spring or fall, and we've never had to spend an outrageous amount of money. We go out to eat some and eat in our airbnb or hotel some. And we hang out in the neighborhood, only venturing out to tourist areas now and then. I don't consider us to be experts on Paris, but we've never had a bad visit.
I went to Bouillon Pigalle last time I was in Paris and it was the best value meal of my entire six weeks in Europe.
Going to be visiting Paris in 2 weeks from Australia. The tips you have on your channel have been a massive help in giving us ideas for things to do , so thank you :-)
Oh thank you so much for watching!
Having been living in Paris for a year now, I still enjoy Eiffel, I still take pics of it, however far nicer is the Seine, def à nice treasure! I walk 8-12 km a day and don’t even notice it. I’m def over all the museums. Well worth mentioning is the kangaroos in jardin des plants. I’ve made friends with my local shop owners and make an effort to eat French food. I absolutely love
Paris.
We were in PARIS for 48 hours Last weekend! 😍 We stayed at the LOVELY 'Hotel Monge' in the Latin Quarter. It was wonderful and we really made the most of out two days!
Nice area and hopefully you saw the Arenes de Lutece ?
Yes We did and it was Incredible !! 🤩@@lisejacquelinerigault2575
@@lisejacquelinerigault2575 Yes we Did! ant it was AMAZING !!!
I'm parisian and lived in this city, and I do agree, take your time, sit where you want to and enjoy. Specially for the bakeries. You can add Canal Saint Martin in spring and summer at he end of the afternoon. Take cheese, wine and have a good time
ah OUI le Canal Saint Martin est devenu très HYPE !
French food looks soo nice. Thanks for sharing 🎉
Thanks for watching :)
Great tips. We just came back from 3 days in Paris and had to flee from the Quartier latin area due to the streams of tourists. Jardin du Luxembourg was such a nice haven and to sit near the fountain and watch people come by (Parisian families, old lonely ladies, couples, secret lovers) was the best part of our trip honestly. Had those beautiful green chairs been placed in Amsterdam, they would not have been there anymore the next morning; I really wonder how it is possible that they aren't stolen from this lovely park. Then we had really been looking forward to a Sunday Musée d'Orsay afternoon, but were shocked by the lines when arriving there. I don't recall ever having dealt with such lines during precious visits. Just tourists, tourists and more tourists. Luckily we stayed in Batignolles and really liked it there. Local people, a nice Sunday morning flea market, easy transport to the inner city. Next time we will definitely stay in nice arrondissements away from the city center again.
Hi Lucille! Very awesome your travels to France. Have safe travels ❤
Thank you :)
LOL, I'm a Brit but i lived in Paris when I was a student many, many years ago. And I said the same thing as you about the Eiffel Tower: the best thing about being on it is that you can't see it! That said, I lived high up in the Latin Quarter and I could see the top quarter of it from my window, and it was still cool to see it lit up at night, especially when they had the full searchlight thing going on.
I'm finally making my first tip to France this summer, a day tip to Lille from Belgium. Super excited. No plans, just walk around and take it all in. It'll be my third time in Europe. One day I'll spend some time in Paris, probably off-season when it's not as crowded.
Come to Paris in April-May, it's the best time :)
An alternative to the Seine is Canal Saint Martin. It’s the best way to experience local life away from the tourist crowds and sir along the banks with a bottle of wine and bread and take it all in.
Love to see you or les frenchies be in each other videos!
They seem really cool, maybe one day :)
I am German and I love my dark wholegrain bread. But for breakfast or some kind of pre-breakfast, I prefer a black coffee and some sweet pastry. Sugar and caffeine in the morning just hits differently.
Bonjour, Lucile! Thank you for a wonderful video. We are visiting Paris this month - we love it so much! I wondered if you recommend any art activities/art lessons/teachers (we’re beginners!). Merci! 😊
You’re really in love with your home town. I love that 😊. I just realized that it’s about 30 years since I was in Paris as a student 😮. Need to get an update.
Paris is waiting for you :)
Love your video Lucile! I've been to Paris a couple of times as a solo female. I'd been told a lot of negative stuff about Paris & advised not to go. But let me say, all I encountered was friendly & helpful people in every situation (including for business). First trip I stayed in the Marais & the 2nd on Grande Boulevarde. Food was incredible and cheaper when you go off the beaten track & stay away from touristic hubs. My absolute favourite part of town is Mont Martre (the other side). I must say though, that the beauty of Paris is not looking at it from a distance where all you really see are roof tops, but from close up where you see the intricacies of the magnificent architecture or the potted geraniums trailing across a balcony. It is truly a special place.
We are traveling to Paris with Kids in May. Shoudl w spend all 10 days around Paris or can spend 3 days in Cannes, Antibes and Nice?
@@living4foodntravel Doing both would be exhausting for the kids and there's plenty to see and do in Paris..
As a Londoner I could give exactly the same advice as you gave for Paris, by just swapping out the locations, restaurants, museums.
It is funny we locals never seem to visit our own tourist destinations. I did not visit the Tower of London until I was 56.
Great video, great tips.
I really really loved your video and the chill vibe you bring with it :) to really experience instead of hurry hurry hurry through the big crowds!
I want to make you aware that the sponsor you’ve chosen has kind of a bad record of not really providing quality care, so you might want to look into that - cause I see you mean well :)
Lucile is the prettiest French youtuber by a long mile !
I had onions soup at the end of a party, around 5am in the morning with french friends. First time. Not bad.
Best advice she gave - don’t try to see too much and eat French food breakfast lunch dinner 😋
watch your chanel makes me wanna visit Paris very soon :)
Raclette is Swiss!
Je vais à Paris dans 3 semaines
Ce sera sur ma bucket list 😊
Trop cool :) passe un bon séjour à Paris !
As a long-time Paris resident, I find that you give better advice than any of the sites done by Americans or the British that I have seen. You are the only one that mentions Bouillon Chartier.
I avoid the center of the Marais except for the gardens as there are too many people and it lost its original character long ago. A lot of streets have lost their character as traditional commerce has been replaced by trendy clothes stores, chain stores, etc and are now virtual deserts.
Two areas to avoid are Place St. Michel and the Champs-Elysées, just awful. The parks Montsouris and Buttes-Chaumont I enjoy very much. I also take visitors to Musée d'Orsay. Of course they first want to see the Post-Impressionists, so we go straight to the 5th floor. I try to interest them in Vuillard and Bonnard lower down too, but I insist on going to see Courbet. They like the large paintings, but I like to see their reaction to "Origine du Monde".
Visit in late autumn Christmas, which is is even better. No crowds. Beautiful decorations. Lower hotel prices. And everyone looks chic in winter wear; no one looks chic in cargo shorts with a fanny pack. The big department stores go overboard with their decorations.
It is so true! I am French and live in Florida and only went to the Eiffel Tower once as a little kid. I never cared about it until I moved to Orlando😂. I think it is overrated in my opinion but I do appreciate it more now that I live in the U.S. I never had onion soup until I went to a French restaurant at EPCOT😂. I love my pain au jambon et fromage en France seulement and much more good pastries😁Great video! Thank you.
Nobody thinks the things in their home town are special.
Great advice, comme d'habitude 😘🇨🇵
Merciiii :)
Bonjour, ❤ love the video ...fabulous tips and yeah I'd rather see the Eiffel Tower from a café also...ahh steak frits!
We'll be there this fall🤩
Montréal 🇨🇦✈️Paris🇫🇷
Paris very beautiful!😊❤
As a veteran tourist, if you really want to see the Mona Lisa, start your day early. Buy your ticket and head straight for the painting. We do that whenever visiting a museum that has a “signature piece” and it works every time. In the Louvre, we were standing in front of the Mona Lisa 10 minutes after the museum opened. We spend almost 20 minutes where it was just my sister and I, and another couple. Then we spent the rest of the day (almost) enjoying beautiful art at the museum.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the tip, really appreciate it!
you are great thx
hi LOVE THIS! thank you. Can you share what mic you are using?
Bonjour Lucile, You should do an ASMR video, you have a lovely relaxing voice. Bon Chance from Scotland.
This video is totally my vibe. Any chance of one specifically about the sort of smaller galleries/museums you recommended as an alternative to the vastness and busy-ness of the Louvre? Please :-)
I like checking specific exibitions at le musée du luxembourg, l'atelier des lumières, quai branly, fondation Louis Vuitton. There's many independent galleries too, but I'm not knowledgeable enough to make a recommendation!
@@LucileHR Thanks for the info!
Check out the Picasso Museum. It was amazing how multi faceted the man really was.
Enjoyed it thoroughly.
So cool!
I've been living in Paris for 7 years and still appreciate your tips. Great guide, Lucile. Thank you. However, on what you said about metro being "safe and cheap", I'll have to beg to differ. 🤪. Tourists (even the locals) should stay vigilent on Paris metro at all times though.
The places Lucille are so beautiful,
me I would walk everywhere because I don't want to miss anything.and I would gain so much weight and then I would walk it all off.thank you for taken me on a wonderful journey in Paris .
Thank you so much for watching Sabrina :)
@@LucileHR your welcome have a great day.
I love your channel Lucile 😊
I’m going to be in Paris with my children in late August - you showed a ceramics art shop - where is that? My kids would love doing that ! Merci:)
It's called ceramicafé Geneviève and they have special workshops for kids and parents ("atelier parent-enfant") that seem super cool!
Your awesome and awesome video be safe out there ❤️😎👍🙏
Lucile , you have to come to my México 🇲🇽 you are wellcome always
living in a Orwellain dicatatorship called Australia, Paris only seems like a dream right now. Your smile could light up Paris. Thanks for the video.
You know probably 95% of Parisians dream of going to Australia, yes? The grass is always greener etc... 😊
I would love to visit Australia..
À notre dernière visite de Paris en famille (nous sommes Québécois), nous avions une superbe boulangerie en face de notre Hôtel, la Maison Marnay. Tous les matins, petit déjeuner au croissants jambon fromage ou pains au chocolat, délicieux, et très abordable. Je recommande vivement... 😁
the place I saw people eating “french onion” soup the most was in Switzerland.
I love your vids. I can't wait to get back to Paris. I'm looking at going back this fall. I usually go in early October but am looking closer to the end of November this time around. Does anyone have any experience being in Paris during late November? I'm sure it will be a bit colder (which I prefer over it being hot), but is it still decent enough to sit outside at cafes?
Guy Maupassant said he and his friends liked to have lunch underneath the Eiffel Tower because it was the only place in the city where you didn't have to look at it.
I love that story!
Nowadays Parisians say the same with Montparnasse tower and its rooftop. :)
Thanks...very informative...interesting...as with any place I visit, I like to eat where the locals do...they would know where the best spots are...lol...
The Palais-Royal Garden is on my bucket list because of one scene in Mission Impossible: Fallout. Is the garden usually overcrowded or is it manageable?
I wish we had this advice when we visited Paris in 2022, especially about finding local bakeries. We only had 24 hours and really only managed to scratch the surface of the Louvre.
Le Louvre is such a big museum, I've been here so many times and I feel I also just scratched the surface to be honest!
@@LucileHR That trip was a last minute addition to a 9 day stay in London. We absolutely need to plan a longer trip to take advantage of this wonderful wisdom you are imparting :)
❤ from 🇨🇦. I will be there in two weeks . Hope to run in to you 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ayant vécu å Tahiti pendant deux ans ça fait longtemp, les steak frites me manque! C'est tellement bon!
Ah mais y en a à Tahiti ! 😊
Lucile you have beautiful hair. Have you considered giving it the chance to show the world its wavy/curly nature? 😇😇😇
J'avais oublié la porte cachée dans ce coin de la place des Vosges ! J'y reviendrai lors de mon prochain séjour à Paris 😊
Oui je l'aime beaucoup celle là :)
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What places do you recommend for a single traveler to have fun, meet people, party, nighlife? Etc....
Awesome job Lucia drop a like
Thank you for watching!!
No problem
La meilleure vue sur Paris est celle de l’Arc de Triomphe. Quand j'ai vécu a Paris aux années 70, il n'y avais jamais jamais de queue.
La chance ! :)
We are traveling to Paris with 2 kids (2 and 5) and just curious to know how we should plan trip?
Day1-6:Paris, Day-7: Versailles
Day-7: Train to Nice
Day-8: Cannes
Day-9 and 10: Antibes and Nice.
Any suggestions? Or should we spend Day-7 to 10 around Paris?
I really appreciate your suggestions, living in Paris since 4 months 😊 do you have recommendations for places to try galette and raclette?
Oh great to see you here again :) Yes raclette you HAVE to go to Le Chalet Savoyard, it's where the shot of the big wheel of cheese was taken and galette, pretty much everywhere just type "galette bretonne near me" in Google. If you're around Batignolles check out Sarracuisine which is where I went in the video
@@LucileHR yes, still here ahah! Merci, can't wait to try! We should hang out and eat some delicious french food ahah
Is Paris really hilly or have a lot of inclines? I'm used to flat lands. I learned too late that Edinburgh has so many inclines and hills and stairs that I hadn't practiced for.