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 magic of Paris. In this blog post, I will cover 11 things that you need to remember when visiting Paris.
Here are 11 things to remember when visiting Paris.
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Paris is the Capital City
Paris is among the 10 biggest cities of France which are:
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Lille
- Toulouse
- Nice
- Bordeaux
- Nantes
- Montpellier
- Strasbourg
Source: Les 20 plus grandes villes de France
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. Despite the current Covid-19 pandemic going on, the luxury business here in France continues to see big profit margins.
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 from people from all over the world and I honestly never get tired of seeing it.
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.
Sports
Parisian love sports. In France, football is a national sport. Although, there are many athletic clubs thoughout the city offering others sporting options, 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
Amonth the 10 things to remember when visiting Paris, keep in mind that when it comes to lodging, there are plenty of options to choose from to fit any budget.
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Great restaurant scene
Yes honey, when it comes to eating and drinking, Paris got it. From cofee shops, bars, restaurants , there are lots of options to choose from including vegan.
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 11 things to remember when visiting Paris will help you explore and see Paris just the way locals seet it. Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date.
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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.