I have been seeing tons of Instagram reels on this place, for years now. They all talk about the atmosphere more than the food, how it’s so unique and feels like eating at someone’s place, vibey etc.

By now I’m starting to think it’s just not really a “hidden gem” anymore, since it’s so present online.

Does this place actually live up to the hype? I heard the food is okay, but the atmosphere is the real selling point.

If his is just hype, any other similar place worth visiting, where maybe the food is good as well?

Thanks so much!

Which is a better location: Rue Saint-Dominique (the end closest to the Eiffel Tower) or Bd de la Tour-Maubourg (across from Les Invalides)?

I think the latter is much closer to the metro so maybe this?

Thank you

hey i just got my phone stolen in paris, what should i do? I don’t have access to my gmail accounts as that is the only device i brought in that trip. i can’t access my icloud account before I go back to the UK that have my other devices logged in to my icloud. i logged in to find my iphone but it shows that the phone is offline.

I have my friend’s phone that I am using right now. I am going to apple opera paris tmr to get a new phone.

i already contacted my bank and closed my bank accounts. What else should I do?

do we know what phone stealers do with my phone? what should I be worried about? Please help thank you so much.

I went to the one in Galeries Lafayette. They said there is alcohol in EVERY pasty+macaron. then I went to other branch (one on road with Ralph Lauren,Dior etc.Forgot the name🙁). And they said they donot have alcohol in anything except a few items.
so is every branch different?

I understand it is supposed to be a mural by a certain artist but what is the meaning of this statement.

location : galleris lafayette

Hi!

I'm already sorry for the too vague question, I felt that doing separate posts for each flair/tag would have been very rude, I hope I chose the right alternative)

My friends and I (from Italy) will be in Paris from November 4 to November 8 for a card gaming event. The event is in Paris Expo area BUT we are gonna take one or two day AT LEAST for visiting the city, therefore the proximity to that area will not be a issue.

My friends are already planning all the classical and necessary activities to do in Paris (or have already did that) and moreover I often really appreciate more bizarre, grotesque or secondary things (i.e., I'm seeing that you have a Sewer museum).
What do you suggest?

Another possible (long) way of asking this question could be "what are the Paris experiences that could easily get ignored by tourists because holiday time is a short time, tourists can't do everything and therefore they have to choose what activities to kill off from the list?".

Also, we really like to eat (the reason beacuse I chose the food tag/flair) and, sadly, we are not exactly rich, so, are there maybe some area were there's good street french traditional food?

Do you also know some underrated nice places/parks/streets/elevations for simply wandering around or chilling on a bench or on the grass?

Finally, do you know of some cool events/fairs that take place precisely during those days?

Sorry for the many different chaotic questions, but I have been stuck on writing this post for more than an hour and I still wasn't able to convey what I wanted to ask in a better way. Hope you can forgive me and big BIG thanks in advance for the answers and for the patience!

Hi everyone! I’m traveling solo to Paris in December and trying to choose between these four budget-friendly hotels:
-Belambra Clubs & Hotels – Le Magendie
-Hipotel Paris Père-Lachaise
-Hipotel Paris Voltaire Bastille
-FIAP Jean Monnet
-Arty Paris Porte de Versailles
-Luna Park Hôtel
I chose these hotels because they’re within my budget, but I’m struggling to decide which has the best location.
My main priorities are feeling safe as a solo female traveler, especially when returning to the hotel around 12–1 AM, staying in an area with restaurants and shops, and being close to metro and bus stops.
Which hotel and surrounding neighborhood would you recommend? Are any of these areas deserted or uncomfortable to walk around alone late at night?
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has stayed at these hotels or knows these neighborhoods well. Thank you!

I'm visiting Paris early february and I was wondering what type of attire is worn. I'm from Florida so the coldest it gets here is maybe low 40s fahrenheit or 4 celcius. The cold in florida is more windy chilly cold rather than actual cold. Is the weather in paris like a layering up type of cold or can i wear one layer and a jacket?

We're headed to Paris for a week in March - 1 adult, 2 younger teens. I typically travel solo and stay in hostels for the social aspect. I'm looking for a place to stay that has a similar social vibe - we love meeting new people and all speak a few languages. I'd love to stay in the 3, 4, 5, 6e and on a budget but am open to any suggestions. I found Yooma in the 15e but think we would prefer a more central location. Does anyone have any recommendations? Merci beaucoup! 🗼🥐

Bonjour,

Je cherche des recommandations.

J'ai fait une balade le long de la Seine la semaine dernière au Parc du Chemin de l'Île à Nanterre.

Ma chérie aimerait faire une autre balade comme celle-là avec des zones un peu aménagées le linge de la Seine et si possible voir les feuilles d'automne.

Je n'ai pas d'idées de lieu donc je vous écoute !

Bonus, si ça a des petits pontons en bois comme le parc du Chemin de l'île.

Merci par avance

Hi my brother is going to paris next week.
He has broken one of his arms so he will need help at the baggage claim.
Are there porters around which you can pay for help?
If not, is there a service at the airport upon arrival that can help

My family and I (F44, husband M44, daughter 12, son 8) are planning to come to Paris from Canada next year, April 17 to 24th or 25th 2027, we're so excited! However, we just realised that the presidential election will be April 18th 2027 and my FIL (he's from Belgium) is convinced that there will be so many protests and so much disruption that it will be impossible to do "tourist" things in Paris that week. We've been before and managed some shut downs due to protests, so I wasn't that stressed about it, but he's gotten into my head a bit. Is it something to be worried about? We can't really change our travel dates, the only option would be to go to somewhere else in Europe.

Edit: Thanks everyone! I gave my head a shake and came to my senses. Of course it will be fine, and even if we don't get to do something we planned at least we're still in Paris.

I’m going to Paris soon and hoping to find a Beninese restaurant! 🇧🇯

Any suggestions very appreciated! Thank you!

Hello, this will be my first time in continental Europe and will be celebrating my wife’s birthday in Paris! She’s a huge Marie Antoinette fan and fan of Parisian culture in general.

I am confused between which one of the two to book, will be staying for 3 nights and the price difference between the two is just 2 euros a night so there isn’t much to compare on that front.

For those who have stayed at either or both I’d really appreciate your input or recommendation as well as general tips on exploring the city. Thank you!

My boyfriend and I will travel to Paris in December and celebrate his birthday there. Now I am already starting to look into good restaurants with a good view (e.g. seeing the eiffeltower)
Do you have any recommendations where we could go? Maybe not those ones where we pay 300€ per Person 😅
Oh and I am vegetarian, so maybe a place where they offer veggie options as well. :)

I am looking into staying at a hotel near CDG airport and am planning to use the RER a lot. However, Google maps tells me that the fare will be 14 EUR per trip instead of the usual 2.55 EUR.

Does anyone know if this is correct? Does this mean that I will have to pay 14 EUR to take the RER out of the hotel into the city and on the way back every single time?

Thanks in advance!

Just wanted to give everyone a head’s up. I have received three emails in the past two days that appeared to be from my Paris hotel asking me to confirm my travel details and credit card info. It contained the correct name of the hotel and it’s location, the correct dates of my reservation, and ALMOST the correct rate (off by 2 numbers). However, it didn’t state that I had already paid a 50% deposit. My spidey senses were tingling so I wrote directly to my hotel. It appears that a reservation system provider in France (AVANTIO) has been hacked.  They told me to ignore any of these messages and just delete any more I receive. (I did a search but cannot find anything online about it. If mods need to see my email string I can send it for verification.)

Was in Paris the third weekend of September for Journée du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). It is an annual event where sites not normally open to tourists are open for tours. Some guided tours, some self-guided with displays. Visited the École des Beaux Arts (School of Fine Arts), l'Institute de France, which promotes various areas of French culture, the Sorbonne, le College de France and St. Sulpice Church. Also finally viewed the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral. Selected photos from all, taken by me. Lots of people at all sites. Sunshine both days with temps around 75º. This is held the third weekend of September every year. For those looking for something different, this may be worth considering in the future.

We've been back and forth on so many things with this upcoming trip in late April through early May. The plan is now as follows, let me know what you think.

• Arrive at CDG on a Friday morning. Stay in the 11th Arrondissement for 4 nights. We're going to see St. Chapelle, Notre Dame, Museo de Orsay, maybe a bit of the Louve, maybe do a Seine cruise and a few other major attractions. Probably spend a lot of time just walking around, wanted to check out Canal St. Martin and some other spots but just eat, drink and people watch in lots of parks.
• Take a train to Alsace and rent a car once we arrive. Need to work out those details but we wanted to take at least one train and avoiding Paris traffic seems to make sense. Not sure what our exact itin will be in Alsace but it all looks so beautiful.

Open to any ideas on a specific hotel to stay at in the 11th. Very open to ideas of which towns to stay the night in Alsace.

I was trying to make a reservation for Gigi, Paris, and I was told that it’s 125 per person just to reserve a table. And that doesn’t include any food or drinks. Is that correct? Has anyone else done this? I feel like this is a lot for nothing. I wanted a 9:30 PM reservation.

Hi everyone,

My partner and I (no kids) will be in Paris for a few days between Christmas and New Year. It's our 9th visit, so we know the classics well. We speak fluent French, so language is no limit.

We're looking for things beyond the tourist routes:

- What locals do in that week

- Exhibitions worth seeing

- Concerts, especially baroque or classical

We enjoy history, architecture, literature and long walks.

Paris always has a new side to show us, and we'd love to hear your favourites.

Thanks a lot!

Hello!

I will be in Paris for one night in December and am looking for hotel recommendations; preferably somewhere where transit to the CDG airport is easy, but still central enough for some fun activities for the evening. Thanks!

Hello,

Please see the linked megathread, also pinned at the top of the subreddit, for updated information about the forecast for major protest activity tomorrow. I'll update again later in the day if there is more or clearer information available. Let me know in the megathread if you have questions after reviewing the update!

Hello!
I am in Paris for a couple weeks for a work thing and have a few conferences to attend so need to look put together. I only packed one blazer (from H&M) but it’s basically falling apart so im trying to find a replacement. However the quality was never that good, so I’m not really sure where to find a nice one that wouldn’t be too expensive but also wouldn’t look super cheap and low quality.

I checked in Pull&bear, Mango and Zara but couldn’t find anything I liked, and a lot of the boutiques I came across have really small selection that are more “niche” (like sparkly, neon or patterned blazers with flowers lol) and quite pricy. Where do parisians/locals usually get their work outfits from? Figured I might as well make the most of my trip and get something more stylish since I’m in paris, but I don’t have a ton of time and don’t really know where to look to find good work clothes here. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! :))

We're going on our first citytrip with kids to Paris in november. I love Paris and it's history on every corner and i would like to pass on that love during the trip to my kids, but I must not forget that they are still kids, who maybe find the Notre Dame just another church... So, does anyone have some nice tips for Paris with kids? Eifeltower, Palais Garnier and Louvre are booked. I have visited the Catacombes before but maybe that's a little bit too eerie for my offspring. Info about nice children friendly restaurant are also appreciated

Maybe some more info for the real Paris-habitués: my son loves Lego and Star Wars, my daughter loves horses in all forms and shapes

In short

Monday: arrival, Montmartre + Eifeltower

Tuesday: Palais Garnier in the morning, afternoon still open for suggestions (Muséé des Armes perhaps?)

Wednesday: Louvre in the morning, afternoon still open for suggestions, departure around 18h