Paris has a leafy little secret: Tucked into grand boulevards, behind museums and churches, and inside hotels are secret gardens in Paris designed as back-to-nature reprieves. Secluded square? Woodsy park? Lush courtyards that look (and smell) more countryside than French capital? If you know where to look, the City of Light brims with verdant escape hatches from city life.
13 Unwritten Rules to Know Before Traveling to Paris
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Paris has changed a lot in the last few decades. Not so long ago, the tourist circuit was limited to a small number of famous locations and you’d find few locals who spoke more than a handful of phrases in English. These days, Paris is a more worldly, cosmopolitan place. However, the densely packed French capital still has its distinct way of doing things. Parisian culture places huge value on food, beauty, and leisure, and many of the faux pas (at least in the eyes of Parisians) made by visitors occur when these sacred principles are infringed. From dining etiquette to public transportation dos and don'ts, here’s your easy guide to navigating the City of Lights the Parisian way.
Do as the locals do and picnic on the banks of the Seine river during the warmer months.
In French culture, it is absolutely essential to say bonjour when you’re going into any café, restaurant, smaller shop, or even a small enclosed space, such as an elevator. It’s a piece of social punctuation, and leaving it out feels as unnatural to French people as not saying "excuse me" or "sorry" for a British person. You should also say au revoir when you leave. This rule applies when asking someone for help or directions: excusez-moi might feel like the most polite opening to Brits, but Parisians will still expect you to open the conversation with a bonjour or bonsoi.
In France, hospitality is a revered pillar of French savoir-faire (know-how), and workers in the industry are treated with utmost respect. Staff in higher-end hotels and restaurants will be rigorously trained in specialized schools. Even in more everyday bistros, most of the time, the waiters’ duties extend to welcoming you, seating you suitably, advising you on the wine and specials, taking your order (often without writing it down) and checking you’re happy during the meal. While in UK and American culture, waiters are often part-time or temporary workers, many here are permanent employees with a steady salary, who don’t necessarily rely on tips. The relationship between customer and waiter, therefore, is different to what many might be used to— it’s more relational and less transactional.
While contactless payments are now the norm London or New York City, in Paris things are still a touch more old-school. While you can pay by card in most places, many smaller businesses still have a minimum amount for card payments, so be sure to carry a little cash around with you (also useful for small tips in restaurants).
The various exits of one Metro station can take you to wildly different places.
Paris’s metro stops are very close together, but the various exits of one Metro station can take you to wildly different places, and it’s not always clearly signposted. Google Maps
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