There are so many European countries to visit, however, for a reason that I cannot quite explain, Paris has been a favorite for many influencers, celebrities, travelers and so forth… From blogs, magazines, Titktok, Instagram and Pinterest just to name a few, there is not a day that goes by without seeing some amazing content around the beauty of Paris. In this blog post, I cover the top important things to Remember when visiting Paris.
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Top important things to remember when visiting Paris.
If you are planning to visit the city of ligt for a quick weekend getaway or a longer stay, here’s the top things to remember when visiting Paris.
1.Paris is the Capital City
Paris and its suburbs are the most populated region of fRANCE with over 10 million people. The othermost populous cities in France are:
- Marseille
- Lyon
- Lille
- Toulouse
- Nice
- Nantes
- Montpellier
- Strasbourg
- Bordeaux
- Lille
It is a paradise for luxury and haute couture lovers
When it comes to fashion, Paris is the fashion capital. It is home to some of the world’s biggest luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Céline and Dior just to name a few.
The Eiffel Tower is one of its emblematic monuments
Even if you have never been to Paris, you have most likely seen the Eiffel Tower on TV, movies and on social media. It has been photographed by people from all over the world and I honestly never get tired of seeing it. Although it is an emblematic landmark in Paris, it is not the most visited monument. Can you guess which one is? Let me know which one it is in the comment below.
It is a melting pot
Contrary to you may have seen on TV, movies or read in the newspapers and magazines, Paris is not as heteregenous that you might think. As a French black woman which ancestors were bought in to work on the plantation fields in the French colonies during the Transatlantic slave trade, I can tell you that Paris is a big melting pot with many non white communities contributing to shaping and diversifying the city.
Football
Most Parisians love football. In France, football is a national sport. Although, there are many athletic clubs throughout the city offering altnernatives to football, football is king here. Like most big European cities, Paris has its own football club called the Paris Saint Germain or PSG.
Hotels, hostels, appartment rentals, bed and breakfasts
When it comes to lodging, there are plenty of options to choose from to fit any budget.
Great restaurant scene
If you are like me and love to experience local cuisine and authentic dishes, you will delight in the rich offerings options. From mom and pop tables, cofee shops, bars to michelin star restaurants, the choices are endless.
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Street art paradise
That might surprise you but Paris is a street art paradise for street artists. Although you can see some street arts pretty much everywhere throughout the city, some streets in the 13 and 20 th districts are definitily on top of their game attracting lost of visitors. Where can you see some street arts?
- Rue Denoyer, 20th district. Metro: Belleville
- Rue de l’Ourq, 19th district Metro: Ourq
- Rue Françoise Dolto et la Rue Marie-Louise Dubreuil-Jacotin, 13th district
Its geographic location
Paris location makes is easier for travelers to travel to other European cities such as London, Amsterdam, Bruxelles, Luxemburg, Cologne and so forth…
Thriving startup scene
Paris also has its own Silicon Valley and has now become a European destination for startups to thrive with its Station F located in the 13 district. Read more on Station F on the New York Times here.
Cultural offerings
From museums, art galleries, concerts, theaters and so forth…, the artistic and cultural scene in Paris is booming. Some cultural ad artisitic places to check out are:
- Le 104
- Galerie Kamel Mennour
- Rodin Museum
- Bizz’Art if you are a performer
In conclusion, I hope that this post on the top things to remember when visiting Paris will help you explore and see Paris under a different light.
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What a gorgeous city Robbie. I have never visited but my wife loved her time there, over a decade ago. So much life, style and what a dazzling vibe. Truly one of the best cities in the world.
Ryan
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Hi Ryan, I hope that you get to come to vist Paris with your wife during an European tour in the near future. With her as your guide, you will get to enjoy the city like a local.
I have been to Paris before, as a teenager, and I need to admit I do want to go back as soon as possible! We were planning a little trip since we live in London and the connections to Paris are so good, but with the pandemic, everything has gone back to the planning stages. This article makes me want to go even more!
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This pandemic has really made things difficult for us when it comes to traveling. I really hope that better days will be here sooner than later so that you and your family can make plans to visit Paris.Thank you for commenting Simona.