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Fill in the blank Paris - _____ - Rome
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Hi everyone!
I posted on here a few days ago about my itinerary and came to the conclusion that it is too aggressive! After more research, I am now overwhelmed by the choices of where to go and I’d like some opinions of what place would be a great middle of the trip “filler”. Basically, we have no idea what we would like more for our first trip to Europe together.
Trip: We fly into Paris and will spend 6 nights there. We plan on doing all of the tourist stuff and will most likely be doing a ton of on the go rather than relaxing.
Then we end in Rome for 5 nights and will again be doing all of the tourist things. My question is where should we go with the 5 nights in between Paris and Rome?
I’d rather pay for flights than trains to cut down in travel time but am open to traveling by train if it makes more sense. Some places I’ve looked into are:
- London - I know there is a ton to see, but is there anywhere that would be better between Paris-Rome?
- French Riviera - it’s nice, but is there much to do there besides the beach and fine dining?
- Barcelona - worth flying from Paris and then flying to Rome?
- Switzerland - break from the cities and visit some nature? Grindelwald?
- Florence - possible day trips to Venice or cinque terra?
Suggestions?
I’ve been to Paris, Monaco, Venice, Florence, Rome before as a child and believe we really only went to museums. While we love museums as well, I feel like we will be in a ton of them at Paris and Rome already. Would it be better to break up the trip with something other than the touristy stuff?
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Barcelona is so much fun. There’s so much to do and see! If it’s a viable option for you, I would highly recommend it. I can’t wait to take my SO there, Rome, and Palma de Mallorca!
How is life in Paris?
Main Post: How is life in Paris?
Top Comment: It’s great when you can afford it. I really love having large parks nearby, all kind of shops, libraries, museums and cinemas (many of which can be more affordable than the suburbs). You can just walk outside and with a few metro stations go everywhere. Also with the current situation with health services in France, you still have many more doctors than anywhere in the country, you don’t lack options. And it depends where you live, some areas in the north can be pretty rough and plagued by sketchy situations.
is paris as bad as reddit describes?
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I'm doing a backpacking trip of many european countries and of course, paris is on my itenirary. But, all over the internet I see people saying that Paris is super unsafe, smelly, dirty, too expensive, and the people are rude. The thing is, I'm from New york, which can also be called unsafe, smelly, dirty, expensive, with some people being rude. For those of you who have been to both cities, how would u compare the 2 on all the common complaints I just said?
Top Comment: Paris is fine. It's just a large city with all the charms and problems that come with being a large city. If you're used to NYC, then you won't be shocked by Paris. The people who are most let down by Paris are those who build it up in their head as some sort of fairytale city where everyone is just enjoying a coffee and croissant while they watch the world go by.
I’m going to Paris! Any advice appreciated.
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Just won a raffle through work to fly to Paris in six months time.
Besides cooking sous vide on a near daily basis I speak no french outside of bonjour, qui and merci. I’ve been wanting to learn a second language, albeit the one west of The Rhine. Now with unexpectedly traveling to France, if I studied for roughly an hour per day, listened to podcast/music, and watched tv and film in french.... would I be able to navigate the city and people better? My only expectations would be to know how to ask for simple direction, order food, where to use the restroom and make simple small talk (weather, news, happenings) for my week stay.
Is that realistic? Any helpful tips? Oh, I also have three years of spanish and am as fluent as a small child (hahaha) but will that help learning the ins and outs of another latin language?
Top Comment: Just be sure to say "Bonjour" when entering a store or restaurant. "Bonjour Monsieur" or "Bonjour Madame" if you're feeling adventurous. France places a great deal of social importance on greetings. It's not like North America where you just walk in and start looking around without greeting the proprietor. "Au revoir" when leaving, too. I think one of the reasons Americans sometimes get a bad rap in France is just because of this slight difference in social norms. They think Americans are being rude when it's just a lack of familiarity with a custom. Bon voyage!
Seeking Advice - Traveling to Paris soon, what should I know as a tourist?
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I'll be in Paris for a week for the first time, and my tourist ick is being the obvious American.
I don't speak French (a little Spanish), so what should I do to be a more pleasant tourist while visiting this beautiful city with my wife. Are there any customs or behaviors I should be aware of? And what's a polite way to navigate the language barrier without coming off as rude.
Additionally, if anyone has some recommendations for places to see, restaurants, and cafes that are off the beaten path and not packed with tourists, please send them my way!
Thanks!
Top Comment: Say Bonjour every time you enter a business. Even if it feels weird. Just say it. Open door, “bonjour!”, close door behind you. Your other go to phrase, “desole, je ne parle pas français. Je parle anglais.” If you can learn a few more phrases/pleasantries and some numbers, you’ll be fine. Just show respect for the language and culture.
Outbreak in Paris.
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 1
Top Comment: This is by the the best part of any of the spin offs.
Recommendations for cool stuff to see / do in Paris that's not the Eiffel Tower, Lourve, Arc de Triomphe, Versailles?
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I will be visiting my cousin who lives on the outskirts of Paris. I'm looking for interesting things to see that are not the usual tourist stuff.
I will be doing the usual research on Wikivoyage, trip advisor, google, but I thought I'd ask here: Do you have any recommendations for cool off-the-beaten-path stuff in Paris? Could be museums, parks, restaurants, neighborhoods, activities...
Top Comment: Nurse a coffee in a sidewalk cafe, and let Paris come to you.