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How bad is Paris now days?
Posted on 1/11/25 at 10:23 am
Posted on 1/11/25 at 10:23 am
I’ve been to Paris twice, but that was over 20 yrs ago. Watching some current vlogs, Paris looks like a shadow of its former self.
Is it really as bad as it looks?
Is it really as bad as it looks?
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Posted on 1/11/25 at 10:39 am to CrownTownHalo
Went last year. It’s what you make it.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 10:52 am to CrownTownHalo
I spent a week in Paris this past April and was there twice in 2019.
It has always been my favorite vacation city in the world and remains so.
It has always been my favorite vacation city in the world and remains so.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 10:54 am to CrownTownHalo
I don't really think it's changed in the last 15 years. It's what it's always been (where most tourists go.) Scammers, thieves, and too many tourists. To me, London and Brussels are probably worse.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 11:02 am to CrownTownHalo
I've been a couple times since 2021. Pretty much what you make of it. I enjoy myself - I consider myself a walker when I travel and like to explore different arrondissements, stop at bars, etc. That said, couple days is enough for me and usually end up taking the train south.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 11:56 am to CrownTownHalo
Wife went with her sister and niece last April.
They enjoyed it. Didn't have any issues.
They enjoyed it. Didn't have any issues.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 2:44 pm to CrownTownHalo
quote:What do you even mean? I'm guessing there's 100% chance if you go you will love it and then yourself not even know what you are asking about.
How bad is Paris now days?
Posted on 1/11/25 at 5:10 pm to geauxpurple
That’s a ton of time spent in one city when you live half a world away, are there any other cities you’ve given a shot for comparison?
Posted on 1/12/25 at 11:43 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:Oh yes. Many of them. I like them all but Paris is my favorite.
any other cities you’ve given a shot for comparison?
Art, architecture, history, ambience and restaurants. Especially the restaurants.
Posted on 1/12/25 at 1:28 pm to LemmyLives
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To me, London and Brussels are probably worse.
100%, the glorified Philly (or Baltimore or Detroit) of Europe…
Posted on 1/12/25 at 7:27 pm to CrownTownHalo
I was there two weeks ago. It was amazing. I went on 2007 and it was much better this time.
Go with confidence that it’s not what you see on TV.
Go with confidence that it’s not what you see on TV.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 11:37 am to CrownTownHalo
We went in 2019 (my first trip, my wife's second) and loved it. Can't wait to go back and see everything we missed. Treat it as any other major city with regards to pick pockets.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 12:30 pm to CrownTownHalo
Parisians are dicks, but I love the city and will probably go back this summer.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 12:35 pm to CrownTownHalo
Was there for New Years last year and heading back in a couple of weeks. It was great. No issues what so ever!
Posted on 1/13/25 at 1:18 pm to LSUlove
was there in December and it was great. Even had a Parisian walk up to our table at nice restaurant and thank us (really America, not me) for standing up and taking the lead to provide the money to rebuild Notre Dame.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 3:39 pm to LordSaintly
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Parisians are dicks
Just my own experience, but never had issues with Parisians (or anyone, no matter the country). Wife and I are in our early 30s, so we still like to explore breweries and cocktail bars. Hanging out over a drink lets the guard down and makes it easier to share stories, etc.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 6:07 pm to CrownTownHalo
Was there last year. While it's a very big city obviously, we felt comfortable walking around. Taking Ubers etc. Enjoyed our time there but would much rather get out into the countryside. Our time in Normandy, based in Bayeaux, was the best part of the trip by far.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 6:08 pm to LordSaintly
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Parisians are dicks,
That was my experience in '07 as well. It was completely different this time for some reason. It was amazing.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 10:11 pm to hoopsgalore
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ust my own experience, but never had issues with Parisians (or anyone, no matter the country)
No major issues, but some were very impatient with my wife and I. I think we spent too much time asking for directions etc.
It wasn't a big deal though. I still loved the experience.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 11:19 pm to CrownTownHalo
I went in December. Loved it. Just nowhere in the world like Paris, and I've been to a Europe two other times.
Read the Rick Steves guidebook before you go and watch Les Frenchies on YouTube. Do those two things, and you'll know what to do to get the most out of your trip and how to interact with the people.
Read the Rick Steves guidebook before you go and watch Les Frenchies on YouTube. Do those two things, and you'll know what to do to get the most out of your trip and how to interact with the people.
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