45 Unexpected Things To Do in Paris
15.09.2023 - 23:47
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Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog This isn’t your typical list of things to see in Paris. Sure, the Louvre is great. And the food is great.
But there’s a lot more to the world’s most touristic city than its tourist sites. Here: a guide to what’s special and unexpected in Paris. Paris is one of those cities that’s always so easy to return to.
There are just so many amazing things to do in the city, so many amazing museums, and activities, and parks, and the food—THE FOOD! Well, by food, I mean cheese. But you get the idea: Paris is exciting. It has been, it is, and it always will be.
Paris isn’t just a place, it’s a way of life. And while the main tourist attractions shouldn’t be missed, there’s a lot of ways to enjoy Paris. It’s not all museums and walking tours, it’s also the way you soak it all in.
Below, my list of unique and unexpected local things to do in Paris. Unexpected Things To Do in Paris Buy baguettes in the same boulangerie every morning until the baker learns your name. Stand up in the metro when you are sitting in the fold-down seats and the wagon gets crowded.
It’s mandatory. Say “Pardon” if you’re in other people’s way, even if no physical contact is made. Go for a walk in your local park (Parc de Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Montsouris, Luxembourg, etc.).
It doesn’t matter what time of day or the weather. Look right, look left, skip the red light. This is not Germany.
Offer your help. Seriously. You can carry bags.
You can hold doors. You can pick up stuff. Parisians are far friendlier than you think and many will go out of their way to offer help.
Say “Bonjour” upon entering any store. Immediately. Without it, you’ll never get
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