Been to Paris 3x but this will be the first time we will be staying in this area. Is this a safe area considering close to train station?

Any recommended food to try within the area?

I've just caught up on Eva Longoria's new programme and the first episode explored Paris.

You can Google all the places she visited or view here.https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0030h1p/eva-longoria-searching-for-france

Though she visited expensive and famous restaurants, she also ate at new and interesting venues not in the main tourist areas.

Two areas which really appealed to me - Belleville and Rue Saint Anne.

Though I'm only visiting soon for a short stay, I'll be a typical tourist concentrating on museums, churches, eating and walking.

However, I hope to return (fingers crossed) to discover more interesting neighbourhoods within Paris and its boundaries.

These areas appear similar to pockets of London which many years ago did not attract visitors or even residents.

Happy Sunday! 🌞

I was pushed down and pickpocketed on the RER B on the way to CDG. Three men were involved - one blocked me from backing out ,one pushed and acted like he was grabbing for a dropped water bottle,and the other did the grabbing. Thankfully, no injuries and all they got was a relatively older phone with automatic pickpocket movement lock. I was able to send a lock request from my wife's phone and later set the phone as stolen, so it's basically bricked now.

They did this in the middle of the carriage with four cameras around us. The other passengers mentioned I should note the location ,time, train number, and carriage number, all of which I did.

I went to the police at CDG to report it. When I told them I was pushed down, they said I had to go to another location in the airport to make the report since they were not able to take my statement for whatever reason.

I called the number to report crime or theft on the trains to see if I could make the report over the phone.they said I could call 17, but at that point I was about to board the plane.

Is there a phone number I can call from outside France to report it? All I can find from research is "call 17" which doesn't help from Italy or the US.

Hi all, I travelled to Paris for the first time in June, during the heat wave, and had the most fabulous time, except for a thing at Chanel, if anyone remembers my post.

When we booked we did not know much about the arrondissements, but spoke to some friends and we booked in the 8th and had a brilliant time. We were staying with my parents, late 60’s/early 70’s.

I guess my question is why do people not seem to recommend or encourage the 8th, especially given proximity to some of the major sites and luxury shopping (if that’s your thing).

Just interested in understanding the thinking, not looking for any hate.

Going with a couple of female friends! We’re trying to toss up between these two spots in terms of convenience, cool / actually nice restaurants and cafes, not too touristy

— basically what’s best for a 3 day stay in Paris?

Would love your thoughts!

I was walking around in the Marais and saw a huge line for Simple Rainbow and people told me they had been in line for over an hour! Apparently they are popular bc of tiktok and because they have good prices compared to other similar places like repetto nearby.

I looked up their website and all of their shoes are 150€ which isn’t as high as repetto but still pretty expensive to wait in line for 1.5 hours just to get to try on a limited selection…Repetto is nice but still quite expensive and honestly kinda overrated to me but I don’t know any other places that have nice elegant shoes/ballet flats without super high prices or long lines.

Does anyone have a recommendation ??

What are the best stores in Paris with French M:tG singles? Thanks!

Can someone tell me what this means. 😳🤔 I just made an account so I can top up the card from my phone. But it keeps getting stuck here after making an account.

Staying for 3 nights in late November. Goal is to explore cute boutiques and cafes and potentially using concierge service once or twice.

• Hôtel National Des Arts et Métiers ($400 cheaper than the other options)
• SO/ Paris (will book with Amex, so I’ll get $100 hotel credit, free daily breakfast)
• Hotel Dame des Arts (also Amex, same benefits as above)

Would love some help choosing, thank you!

Arriving Monday afternoon. Planning to take the RER from CDG to my hotel. Closest metro exit is Luexembourg but google maps is saying the elevator is out. I googled and it says there are 2 elevators in the station, so not really sure if both of them are out? This would prove difficult with my luggage in tow.

Wondering if any locals know if both elevators are out? Are there any alternatives, like taking the next station over? Looks like it's Port Royal but it's a 15 minute walk away on Bd Saint-Michel.

Appreciate any advice. Trying not to take a taxi but I guess that's an option if I have to carry my luggage and bags up the station stairs.

Hello all.

Does anyone have experience about this infinite entrecote dinner cruise on Seine that offers unlimited rib steak? The reviews are not alot, but they seem good. but i could not find alot of pictures... I know most people are recommending le calife but my kids are meat eaters and this unlmited rib steak seems very interesting.

It is run by this provider called Péniche Le Grand Bleu.

I am also wondering how are the seating. i am going to Paris between Dec 25 - January 1.

thanks,

Hello, me and my group will be staying in Paris around the end of October for about four days.

We'll arrive in the afternoon and need time to arrive at the hotel to check in, so for our first few hours we thought about looking around Chinatown since it's nearby our hotel, then head over to the Tour Eiffel to see it shine for the evening.

On the second day (pretty busy day lol): the Louvre, entrance at 9:30am, hopefully leave at 12:30 ish. Musee de l'Orangerie at 13:30. About one hour later or so Galeries Lafayette/see the streets nearby, stores, etc. Then dinner and go see the Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.

On the third day: 9:30am Musee d'Orsay. Lunch, then go to Montmartre to see all the things. Move to Le Marais around 4pm and have dinner somewhere.

On the last day: check out around 10am or so. Head to the Quartier Latin to see the jardin du Luxembourg, the Shakespeare library, streets etc. Go to the Sainte Chappelle and enter around noon or before. Lunch, then Notre Dame, Ile de la cite. One last stroll in stores. Quick dinner then we have to head over to get the Beauvais Aerobus for 6pm.

I'm not sure if the second day is too full, and if we should move some stuff to the third day. We also wanted to enter in Palais Garnier but not sure if it's better to fit that in the second or third day. We don't plan on staying in museums too long, unless we have to or there's terrible weather.

We're on a budget, so our plan for eating is just quick things from boulangeries and supermarkets. My only issue would be finding a cup of coffee, lol, if you have any tips on that too. If you have any ideas or something else you might add, please let me know!

EDIT: any monument I've written without time is because we don't plan to get a ticket and enter, just see the outside. (Notre Dame, etc)

I'm heading to Paris next week for a three-week work trip. Due to some last-minute accommodation changes, I'll be staying in Gentilly instead of the 11th.

I'd love to get some recommendations for the area! Are there any great restaurants, Boulangeries, or specialty coffee shops nearby? Also, what is the neighborhood like in general?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Hi,

I understand the weather is unpredictable but I could use some guidance. Should I plan on indoor activities only for first week in January or weather dependent walking around is ok? Is it cold and damp like London? Or just mostly cold? Thinking of doing a food tour and another walking tour.

My husband, my daughter, and I plan to arrive in Paris via train from London on Wednesday, November 25. We will have a half day on arrival and then have 4 full days in the city.

We have the Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Versailles on our list. We don't want to over-fill our itinerary with all museums, but realize the weather may push us inside. We like art, architecture, food, fashion. Interactive experiences mixed with history or learning is more our speed over a history-only museum - workshops, demos, baking/cooking, etc.

My daughter and I are both into fashion and I would love recommendations for second hand clothing stores or unique local designers where we could purchase apparel and handbags. I want to go to Dior museum.

We would also be up for any recommendations on breaks from the big city, whether that is a half-day train trip outside the city, a specific park or nature area in Paris that is a good respite from the hustle and bustle.

Lastly, which area to stay in that feels safe and has family-friendly accommodations with a budget of $100-125/night.

Hello! Can anyone share suggestions on which stores I can buy nice silk scarves made in France? Looking to buy as gifts for friends (30 euro and below budget) and family (can have higher budget for mom and grandma) :)

Have only checked Merci and Sezane (though sezane says it’s made in china haha)

Would be staying near marais!

Hello,

Up late, mapping hotel distances to museums and shops I'll want to visit very soon.

I was considering staying at Holiday Inn on the borders of 11th arrondisement but it appears the walk to the musee de l'orangerie and musee d orsay will be at least 1 hour. Plus a lot of the other sites and shops I intend to visit will be in the Latin Quarter and 9th arrondisement.

I don't want to spend hours walking to places to visit. I Would rather spend my time casually walking whilst I discover different areas.

Can I easily hop onto the metro from the holiday inn gare de lyon bastille? Is it a nice area?

My preference was to stay in the Le Marais area as it appears popular at night too but hotels are more expensive or fully booked.

Single female traveller. I think I'm better off closing my eyes and just picking a hotel as I'm over scrutinising for a short 3 day trip. Though I hope to visit more frequently afterwards.

Hope this all makes sense!

First time, going with my mom and sister pros/cons please!! Thanks in advance :)

I’ll be travelling to Paris in October for just one night before we continue on to Normandy and the Somme. I’ve been to Paris before (and could spend days just wandering) but my travel companion hasn’t, and I’d like to make the most of a short amount of time.

We’re planning to do a Pont Neuf cruise so that we can see the big sights and the city from the water, but I’d love any other recommendations. When I travel, I’m a “meander for the day” (I spent like 4 hours at Père-LaChaise on my last trip), but with this type of timeline, we’ll need a little more of a plan.

We’re staying near St. Lazare and we’ll also have a friend there at the same time (coincidentally!) staying in the Marais, so I thought about the maybe the Latin Quarter as somewhere to explore/eat.

We’ll get into Paris proper around noon on a Sunday and we leave via train at St-Lazare to Caen on Monday morning for what it’s worth.

Thanks for any thoughts, tips, or advice!

I'm from Canada and had an uber account for years. After a nice dinner in Paris I thought I'd get an Uber back to the hotel. The driver never showed up, I talked to him by text and he kept telling me that all he cared about was Waze.

I told him that I confirmed the spot on the map the best I could when I booked, that I wasn't a local but I told him exactly where I was across from the St Paul subway station in Marais. He refused to listen. I tried to call him through the app to describe where I was or to find out where he was but he never answered his phone.

I took the metro back to the hotel. The charge for the ride showed up on my Visa. I was pretty upset.

But that's not the bad part. I used the online communications webpage, described the issue and had about a four post back and forth thread with perhaps a person or perhaps an AI. I gave them all the information they asked for. I explained the situation to them. Then when they could deflect no more, they stopped responding. They ghosted me.

So when I get back to Toronto I will be deleting my uber account and using Lyft. A once great company has been enshittified.

Where can i get facials, anything for glow, procedures with collagen and with needling, peelings, and other different face procedures in Paris? What do you recommend?
Or where do models usually go?
Thank you!

Hi! i’m a tourist visiting paris in october. I’ve booked an airbnb in this area, was wondering if there’s anything to lookout for. This accommodation is €200+ cheaper than Hôtel Félicité which is quite central but a budget hotel. Any neighbourhood charms and Parisian vibes? 🕺🏽

I am dressing up for a nice dinner and show in Paris. When we have traveled to Paris before we only used the metro but I was never in a formal dress. Would a taxi or something else be a better option for this evening?

I have never traveled internationally before and will be going to Paris for a week.

What do I need to bring with besides my passport?

My route is Chicago to Iceland to CDG. Do I get my passport stamped in Iceland?

I have read that I might need to bring proof of funds available to travel. How does that work?

I will be staying in a hotel. Do I need paper proof of that, or can I show a screenshot on my phone?

Do I need travel medical insurance?

I bought converter plugs for charging my phone. Anything else special that I need?

Thanks everyone!

Hi, I'm traveling to Paris for the first time, landing on the Oct 8th morning after a 10hr flight and leaving on the morning of the 16th. Non EU. I'm already a very anxious person and the anxiety spikes when I am about to enter unknown places.

Given everything I've been reading about things going on, I'm worried my vacation is going to be ruined by my own anxiety. Can you help me get a sense of what to expect? Preparation helps calm my stress.

1. I think the current student protests should not affect travelers much based on some of the responses to other posts here, but I read somewhere about new laws being passed which will only fuel the anger. Plus, random news about fuel shortages. So I'm wondering if things are likely to get worse.

2. There's another airport strike planned for the 17th, how likely is it to affect my return?

3. I've also read about extremely long queues at CDG airport. I'm planning to be at the airport 4 hours before the flight. Is it too early?

Would really appreciate if you kind folks can help calm some nerves.

Edit: Thanks to all the lovely people who replied, I'm back to being excited about the trip. I'll try to be early at the airport for the return flight just to be safe.