So what should I do in Paris?
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Scott Powell
Blackmore Wannabe
also tell them you are from the USA. they really really love that
Scott Powell
Blackmore Wannabe
Paris is a very large city,and it's very easy to get turned around. Also unlike most large cities in Europe English isn't as widely spoken( its understood ,but not spoken lol) We used a private tour guide
https://www.withlocals.com/experiences/france/paris/
https://www.withlocals.com/experiences/france/paris/
bsman
b00b
Trust me -- he won't need to tell them..
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
Second the motion for Musee d'Orsay, and then I'd leave for Provence.
If I were around Paris at night, I'd eat Vietnamese or middle Eastern on the Left Bank and drink too much. Well, honestly, that's just about any city ....
If I were around Paris at night, I'd eat Vietnamese or middle Eastern on the Left Bank and drink too much. Well, honestly, that's just about any city ....
DFB
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Dogs and goats fear you.
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
Last remark b4 I STFU. If you try and charge me $18 for a shot of American* whiskey, and tell me "what do you expect?" you can expect that glass coming right back at you. Fast.
* - that would be the country that sacrificed several of my relatives to give you your country back, remember that? No? Meet me in Normandy.
* - that would be the country that sacrificed several of my relatives to give you your country back, remember that? No? Meet me in Normandy.
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
Not my experience. I've had other Europeans asking me for directions at times, until I spoke and they realized I wasn't French. But walking around with a book in your hand is a solid clue. I guess I don't dress like the average American.
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
Agree on all of the above except the Vietnamese food. Of course I live in So Cal which now has some of the best Asian food in the world, so I'm a little picky. And my son's mother is Vietnamese, so I've had home cooked Vietnamese food for years now.
Provence is awesome. Some of my favorite wine in the world, esp Chateauneuf du Pape (Clos de Pape).
ColourofFire
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Step 1: regret you ever went there.
Step 2: go somewhere fun.
Centre Pompidou sometimes has some nice stuff going on, other than that, get yourself a decent bottle of wine to drink at the hill of Sacre Coeur, try not to get pickpocketed and walk around the city for ages to find a nice place to eat where they didn't make a profession out of overcharging naive tourists.
Step 2: go somewhere fun.
Centre Pompidou sometimes has some nice stuff going on, other than that, get yourself a decent bottle of wine to drink at the hill of Sacre Coeur, try not to get pickpocketed and walk around the city for ages to find a nice place to eat where they didn't make a profession out of overcharging naive tourists.
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
pere lachaise cemetery - I was there in 80s.
I rode a bike there and visited Jim's grave. I was somewhat underwhelmed. Not sure what I expected. On the other hand I totally recommend Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord Mass.
shoeless
Riffin'
Yeah, have we addressed what to wear in Paris yet? Shorts, Crocs and dark ankle-high socks for starters. Add a "Make America Great Again" hat if you want to go full-retard.
Tig
Fucktangular
yabba
Weird Pick Butt Person
OK, maybe not LOOK like a tourist (for some people), but as soon as you open your mouth, it's going to be obvious. My point is, you ARE a tourist, don't spend too much time worrying about people thinking you're a tourist. You're not really going to be able to pass as a native anyway.
Peen Simmons
Let’s Get Obtuse!
Ugh.
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
Yes, hence my recommendation to walk around with a Rick Steve's guide.