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Things to know before visiting Paris
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Remember to respect the rules of good manners and respect the historical monuments
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French people don’t speak English very well but they often know how to read it
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Bonjour, Merci, Pardon, Bonsoir and repeat
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Appreciate the beauty but keep off the grass
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If you take the escalators, remember that if you don’t climb the stairs, stay on your right, as people in a hurry will move on the left
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Do not buy souvenirs/flowers/jewelry or anything else from street vendors
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Always have a map of the subway with you, it will become your best friend. Among the transport available in the capital city, the subway will be by far the easiest and most practical one for you
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To use public transport in Paris you will need a Ticket T+ that will allow you to use, not only every subway line, but also RER lines in Zone 1, bus lines, the tramway, and funicular in Montmartre. The ticket price is 1.90€ and you can use as many connections (any type of transport works) as you want during 1h30 (between the 1st and last validation)
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If you can, walk in Paris. Not only will you be able to admire historical streets as well as monuments and museums in the entire city, but you will particularly be able to walk peacefully, without getting stuck in traffic
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Be very careful when you want to cross the street in Paris. Cars won’t stop for you, you have to be careful before crossing.
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Be very careful of pickpockets that are very common
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Taxis don’t always stop when you wave at them, as they sometimes can’t
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In order to avoid waiting in line for every monument you want to visit, it is strongly advised to buy your tickets online
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Don’t forget to bring an adaptor as hotels rarely have some
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You can drink tap water, it’s clean and of quality
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A tip is appreciated but not mandatory
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Don’t get upset if people refuse to help you or simply ignore you, don’t forget that Parisians work and are often in a hurry, no matter the time of year, and they don’t have time to give to you or other Parisians
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Emblematic of French cuisine, Parisian baguettes are an everyday staple
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The sweet meringue pastries are the crown jewels of French desserts
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