14 things you NEED to KNOW before coming to Paris (by a Local)!

I remember sitting in a restaurant in Paris and when I said Merci to the waiter, she replied that she appreciated me saying a few words in French and giving me a free chocolate bar. Loved it

Hi Lucile, super video. Brit here, worked in Paris for many years as a cross cultural facilitator in a major French firm. I worked a lot helping French customer service people understand and adapt to Anglo expectations. And boy, what a difference! Let’s say that the French show respect by being polite, non intrusive and that anglos tend to show respect by showing interest. Hence the difficulties. You are spot on by saying the Bonjour is absolutely vital.

I actually far prefer French resturant service to American. I don't like having to reassure my food is fine every 5 mintues.

Lucy, you are always helpful and insightful. You calm tone and beautiful manners are a few things that make you the best at all things commutation!

I went to Paris for the first time last year and I found the French to be very kind and friendly. I only know maybe 2 or 3 words of French and just making an effort to speak it goes a long way. I'm going back again in July.

Thank you for the tips! I’m going to Paris later this year. This was super helpful 😊

Your videos are so great - thank you!! Very practical advice, and makes me feel like I will have more fun in Paris after your recommendations.

Solo travelling to Paris soon, so this is helpful. Thank you.

Thanks for explaining, I was nervous about traveling to France without learning to speak French fluently

Lots of great information lucille. I only wish upon a star that I could visit such a beautiful place.on my dad's side of the family they all come from Wales, England and on my mom's side I'm Scottish and Irish a Dutch and French Canadian.I am truly a mutt.but what a great heritage to have and hand down to your kids.thank you for taking me along for this journey.be safe and stay warm in Paris.

💯 great advice! I would add if you are going to Michelin star restaurants or staying at five star or "palace level" hotels there will be dress codes to adhere to or you may have issues, usually Smart Casual for days and Business Casual evenings for most places. But checking their website prior to showing up is a good idea, most will let you know. Most of the year the French tend to dark even somber color choices, that can help blend in if you want. Its a hold over from the French Revolution, prior to that they dressed like peacocks. Also athletic wear is for that, its not for street wear, avoid yoga pants and flipflops if you want to be taken seriously.

Absolutely love Paris…my french is rubbish but I do my very best …the french love it and really appreciate it. It’s a beautiful language…I find the Parisians kind and friendly ❤

Hello Lucile, I like the video where you speak about foods, I like your way to describe it and I can understand almost every words of your really good english so everytime is a new food esperience and a new english lesson because I try to use in my videos every single word that I've learn from you and from your videos. so thak you a lot for the really nice job that you are doing and keep going like this. subscribed.

Love me some new Lucile content! Great video, I definitely learned a few things today 😂

Very interesting and informative video.

What a gem of a channel , I am soooo happy I found you!! ❤️❤️

im moving to paris in like two and a half months and this was super interesting to watch. thanks.

Hi ! Thank you for the video. I have been to France 7 times. Different regions.And nowhere I noticed small portions of food. ( except Michelin places)And I am a good eater. It is always enough and very filling.😊❤

Thank you for mentioning to check for strikes!

Waouh ! Tes conseills sont très intéressants et concrets. Bravo Lucile ❤