How to Avoid the 10 Biggest Tourist Scams & Rip-Offs in Paris

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@MrToronto44 2 года назад

Thank you for this! Another typical scam is as you're walking near a site, someone behind you will shout at you and say "hey, you dropped this" and show you a nice gold ring or other piece of jewelry. They'll put it in your hand and while you're looking at it and saying that it is not yours (you're distracted), their accomplice will try to take something from your bags or your pockets. They once tried that on me. I said "merci", put the ring in my pocket and walked away. Of course, they made a fuss. I turned around, gave the ring back, and asked them not so nicely to get out of my face.

@MrToronto44 2 года назад

@@shizukagozen777 Are you saying that the scammer is in the right and the tourist in the wrong?

@MrToronto44 2 года назад

@@shizukagozen777 I still don’t get your point. The scammer got this whole thing started. If he gets hoisted with his own petard, it was well deserved.

@cnutsack Год назад

@@MrToronto44 He's explaining another scam to you which you're too dense to understand. The scammer comes with a fake gold ring their victim supposedly dropped, and asks for a small sum as a reward. The victim is made to think that the ring is worth more than the reward, so he pays up in order to keep the ring. In reality the ring is worthless.

@aaabbbcccfgh Год назад

@@cnutsack nah, he understood it pretty well

@jaqmartial7782 Год назад

@@cnutsack Yes that what it is... got scammed once on this early in the morning around the Opera Garnier..

@SDErrico2010 2 года назад

During our most recent Paris trip in 2017 my wife totally pissed off a scammer who was claiming she was deaf. We had walked past her and her partner having a spoken conversation. A little while later my wife noticed one of them working this couple with the “I am Deaf, please sign my petition and donate” deal. My wife walked right up behind the scammer, looked straight at the couple and said “She’s not deaf.” The scammer quickly turned around glaring at my wife as the couple walked off.

@Ibochic1 2 года назад

Haha! Your wife is such a badass! ❤

@eggheadegghead Год назад

@@Ibochic1 I would only do that if I am open carry an AR with me and I want to pick on a scammer. Doubt scammers would want to pick a fight with someone who are open carry an AR, LOL.

@ralfzacherl9942 Год назад

@@eggheadegghead Luckily in Europe nobody walks around with an AR. That's why you don't have to be afraid to get shot if you would get into an argument with somebody. God bless America.

@jeanwhite2705 2 года назад

Hello Colleen and Antoine, While watching this video, I realized we fell into the rickshaw tram scam when we were in Paris. We were very tired and approached a rickshaw driver about the cost of a ride. He said 40€ so we considered it and thought it was worth it but you know what happened. When we got to the tour boat area near Eiffel Tower it was not 40 but 80€ . We paid and learned our lesson. We also had a very lovely lady approach us in Gare de Lyon train station to warn me that I was carrying my day pack in a very careless way. We were tired once again having travelled from Chamonix that day and I had let my guard down. We were so grateful for her kind warning. Just appreciated her speaking to us and grateful I had enough French comprehension to understand the warning. So many kind people everywhere you travel. Travel and days packed with new sights and experiences can be quite exhausting and pickpockets and thieves are very good at spotting the weary novice. It’s their job. Be aware of how tired you are becoming and plan breaks to refuel and be more vigilant at times nearing the end of your day so as Not to become a target. Thought the whistle was a very good idea. I would say, wear the whistle around your neck, under your shirt if you wish, whenever you are out in tourist areas. It is a very small item but having it at your immediate disposal,when called upon is the insurance you can use in the moment it might be needed.

@kikinovalova2353 Год назад

I'm planning my trip to Paris rn and think I'll grab a big whistle with bright color and will wear it visibly. It could pre-scare the potencial scammers.

@5DollarHoller Год назад

Currently on my first trip ever to Paris and I was scammed minutes after arrival. We took the Eurostar and we’re funneled into the taxi line (yes a legit taxi). We got into his car and he switched his meter to a fixed rate of €63. We asked if that was really the rate because it seemed high and he said “yes because you’re going left bank.” We also asked to pay with a card and he said he only took cash. It was only after arriving at our hotel did we find that our trip from Gare du Nord to Musee d’Orsay should have only cost about 1/3 to 1/2 of what we paid. Would be good for your viewers to know what we learned the hard way: taxis by law MUST take credit cards, MUST give you a receipt, and frankly just take an Uber!

@cookiemonster-20 2 года назад

Glad to see that you mentioned the restaurant overcharge in this video. Wise recommendations about not getting physical with scammers and avoid direct eye contact. Just let them know that you know, and walk far away 😅

@cli4g67graS Год назад

I got one guy showing me the wrist thing, I pretended not heard, and then said no when he kept bothering, then he just walked away.

@gregoryashton 2 года назад

It’s mad to think restaurants and cafés are scamming their customers. I got scammed years ago for two coffees and I was with my French girlfriend at the time. Learned very quickly to always ask for price in advance. Also, a side note; those fake surveys have another part to the scam where they use the clipboard to hide your phone if it is on a table and then steal it while it’s under cover of the clipboard.

@pierreboyer9277 Год назад

Yeah, never leave your smartphone on the table of a restaurant. There're plenty of ways to get robbed in this situation. Few months ago I heard of someone pretending to be drunk with a bottle of vodka in hand, and coming to a table to seemingly play the very drunk falling on the table trying to discuss, the kind of drunk that you want to get rid of asap. It was an act he just stole a phone.

@andyshacks7812 2 года назад

Some very useful tips in that video. In my experience the worst are on the path through the gardens leading up to Sacre coeur. Those guys just won’t leave you alone if you interact in any way. Just completely ignore them!

@melodyloson1988 Год назад

I screamed and yelled at the pickpockets inside the metro in Paris. I even slapped the hand of the pickpocket when he's trying to get things from my husband shoulder bag. I really made a scene in the train. One by one those team of pickpockets go out from the train. They messed with the wrong tourist and didn"t get anything.

@barbt6967 2 года назад

I have learned so much from your videos. thank you very much. I could listen to you talk all day, both of you are so calming in your messages and so informative. We will be in Paris in the next two weeks and I feel so much more confident because of you.

@kristofvanloocke 2 года назад

Guys, I just had the most amazing trip to Paris this week. I wanted to thank you for all the videos and tips about that city. It made the stay interesting and great. I looked at all your videos and learned a lot. It was one of the best vacations ever.

@jasonOfTheHills Год назад

A couple years ago visited Paris with my son and daughter. We dropped our bags at the hostel and walked over to Sacré-Cœur. In less than 5 minutes my daughter had someone tying a bracelet around her wrist. I immediately assumed it was a hustle but wasn't too bothered as I see this as part of traveling these days and at the least she would have something to keep out of the deal. They ran through their script and we joked a bit back and forth. Then, they asked for money. I smiled and handed over 3 euros. They immediately tried to tell me it needed to be 15 and I was clear that they got their 3 and they should be happy with that. Then, things got weird. The 'head' guy smiles, guffaws and says something along the lines of "then I guess we will just have to kidnap your daughter" and while the others laughed good naturally, the head guy actually gave me a look. Like, a serious attempted intimidating look. I calmly gave him my "dude, I am a crazy ass American from Chicago so you decide where this goes next" look back and after a few short moments his demeanor eases and he laughs it off. This one really shocked me. Again, I have seen my share of scams and hustles but this was the first time that I had come even close to any kind of an even implied threat. I still agree that they only want the cash and have zero interest in confrontation or unwanted attention, but this one felt like it really came right up to that line.

@DGH550 2 года назад

While in Paris near the Louvre my wife and I saw some girls with clipboards. Now, We had heard about this scam and others and knew to stay away. Before we went I even purchased pickpocket proof pants and a vest. I even have a hard time finding and getting into the pockets. However back to the event a guy nearby, just a few feet, stopped us and asked a question. We said NO, but he wouldn’t give up. We kept walking but he got in front of us and stopped us again. Then he started tapping my vest with a pencil. We had enough and were no longer the polite tourist said NON! and walked away. If you have to be rude … BE RUDE! They are not your friends. We’ve been back to Paris since without incident… just be aware.

@velvetandsandpaper Год назад

the same happens in Rome , Lisbon , Barcelona , Amsterdam , Rio de janeiro , Istambul ... and many others tourist citys

@hildabrunski7400 2 года назад

Very useful information Les Frenchies!! It is easy to be distracted when on vacation so your video demonstrates what to look out for. We noticed many of the scams you highlighted when we were in Paris last time but luckily we avoided being a victim. Also great info regarding what to do and who to call if something does happen. Merci!

@h4st3didk7 Год назад

In short in France: avoid anyone sober who wants interaction. If he's drunk, have a drink with him. and Yes, ice cubes in wine are considered a state crime.

@jtstacey83 2 года назад

You guys are fantastic! Thank you for sharing these warnings. I've had issues concerning someone finding a lost ring. We just kept on trucking, ignoring them until we got out of their range. Concerning the pickpockets, I just wear a money belt.

@vuk8985 2 года назад

Money Belt? That screams tourist! how about a fanny pack as well as the Beret. LOL!!

@jtstacey83 2 года назад

@@vuk8985 I've used a money belt for years in dozen of countries. I don't know how you wear it but when it's under a shirt it's impossible to tell it's there.

@pragueexpat5106 2 года назад

Don't interact with anyone if someone approaches you, just pretend you don't understand, better yet, completely ghost them.

@notmenotme614 Год назад

This. Scammers and some pickpockets target tourists who are stupid enough to stop and engage with them. Simply don’t stop walking and blank them. People shouldn’t worry about being impolite, you’ll never see them again.

@gabbyvelasquez3767 Год назад

the bracelet thing almost happened to me in Athens! i told the guy i was interested and started to walk away but he GRABBED my wrist and wrapped it tight in only seconds, I was freaking out but thankfully my dad yelled at him until the guy cut it off and walked away. ive travelled across europe and these bracelet dudes are everywhereeeeee.

@frednich9603 2 года назад

Very good video, yours is the first video I've seen with the emergency numbers. Great job!

@Yasin_Affandi 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this important info.

@Yasin_Affandi 2 года назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel 🙂

@MrKevo123 11 месяцев назад

Visited for 10 days recently and I got the sign petition and the bracelet scam at the Sacre Coeur. The bracelet guys ended up cornering me and pushing me to take the bracelet. A bit scary but I kept saying no and walked away.

@chicomtl 2 года назад

Thank you so much. First time there next week with my son. I've listened to all your videos. Will help a lot.

@sabrinastraveladventures4263 2 года назад

Nicely put together! I never feel scared in Paris but these people are so annoying! They are everywhere à bit touristy or crammed with people! Watch out for the funicular to and from Montmartre at each entrance their little hands going to Handbag just before getting in and they run away whilst you are moving inside with the crowd and they keep out you get trapped in with the motion of people getting in. Take Care everyone but enjoy Paris there is no other place like it 🥰 Sabrina🇫🇷😘

@Androctonus84 Год назад

I’ve visited Paris dozens of times, and the one and only time I ever had a “rude Parisian” experience was in a small bistro. My wife and I went in to get some lunch, and there was already a table with a group of very obnoxiously loud Americans there. We sat as far from them as we could, but the waiter very obviously wanted nothing to do with them, and nothing to do with us by association. He treated us with obvious contempt, when we could get him to come over to us at all, even though we weren’t acting anything like the other group and were as annoyed with them as everyone else there was. So not only will being loud and boisterous mark you as an American, it will probably be seen as being rude and get you treated rudely in return. The only scam I’ve ever encountered personally was the “I found this ring, is it yours?”, also when I was with my wife. We had visited a museum near the Eiffel Tower, and were accosted almost as soon as we left. We just kept insisting that we didn’t want anything to do with it and kept walking away, The guy was quite large and did get angry and aggressive, which was concerning, but eventually he did leave us alone. The whistle probably would have been helpful there.

@harinathchowdary3548 2 года назад

You are genius..the way you both explains is a mind blowing

@Karjalol Год назад

Hey ! You might not have been scammed with the champagne thing, 92€ for 4 glasses seems pretty fair; considering Palais Royal (Nice spelling by the way) is pretty fancy and that you ordered big ones, (+ the brand of the champagne to take into consideration too). Also a gentle reminder that every café or restaurant will have a menu with prices on it !

@cocos.9730 Год назад

I thought it was in the normal price range too.

@counterleo Год назад

Americans when they have to pay $100k for hospital or tuition: 🥳 Americans when they have to pay €92 for champagne in a prestigious venue: 😤

@N0N4M30 Год назад

It’s actually hilarious how they think that is a scam no honey boo boo it’s the price you pay in Paris lol and quite low price for that considering some bottles of champagne can go up to the 1000s

@Rachel-qr8kv Год назад

I am Parisian and "une coupe de champagne" (champagne glass) do not have size ! It's very vulgare (maybe they only ask tourists ?). But yes 20 € / 1 glass can be the price but more even at Louvre Rivoli isn't right.

@ycrep1993 7 месяцев назад

At the top of the lift to the Sacre Coeur there are people asking for your ticket. They are not workers. They try to get free unused tickets to scam with later. I almost fell for that one.

@Rundik Год назад

I've met the same scamers with the clipboard in Berlin. I filled out their form and as soon as they asked for money I just said no and walked away. It's not a rocket science to not get scamed, at least in my experience

@Rundik Год назад

They screamed a little, but I just ignored them

@PlatinumVanguard Год назад

I almost got caught by the bracelet scam at sacre coeur back in 2019, but I realized what was happening before they managed to get the bracelet on and managed to convey to them I didn't want the stupid bracelet and that I was leaving. They really don't want to make a huge fuss, but my sister said it was kinda scary.

@Catherine.B. 2 года назад

Thank you guys, you’re the best💛💖

@jimmylovecd Год назад

When you mentioned Fake Taxi 😉 first thing I though was the Hub version 😅

@Holgerm Год назад

A small tip from me when we where in Paris, nobody in Paris has a stroller/buggy - especially not tourists. We had one (as we had a small kid) and nobody approached us - because no tourist would bring a stroller to Paris. Paris is awful for a a stroller (like no elevators, tight roads, every metro is underground with no elevator). But yeah only tourist approached us and asked for directions, was very funny.

@unsaltedbeurre3411 2 года назад

Thank you for these very useful tips. I'll be in Paris in August so I'll keep all these in mind. Also, I can't believe even French scammers use the same tactic as those in Southeast Asia with the $15=$50.....

@Kate-qq3ez 2 года назад

Thèse scammers are not French at ALL ! Most of them can’t even speak one word in French.

@skontheroad Год назад

They are mostly not French!

@e.r.4077 Год назад

The terrible thing about this is that rentals will also equivocate on the sounds. Five hundred, cinq cents, is an easy place to get caught.... Thanks to you for this excellent video.

@cameron-wd6sd Год назад

scammers exist in every country (including your country)

@jaqmartial7782 Год назад

Thanks Antoine and Colleen. Your videos are great and easy to understand.

@phillipsmom6252 2 года назад

I grew up in Detroit. Scam me? Um, I don’t think so. 🤣🤣🤣

@phillipsmom6252 2 года назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel I love you more. 🤣💜👍

@jacqueline8559 Год назад

AND I'm originally a Scouser.. Liverpool people are not easily scammed, for sure !

@comingsoon4031 2 года назад

Great video and super helpful, did not have any idea of this! 😮 Thanks for the tips! 👍👍 God bless 🙂

@nathanporter2781 Год назад

Im a seasoned traveller and the whistle idea is a top tip that I will be using, thanks.

@yellowsnow7530 Год назад

I felt most vulnerable on the metro, so I put my hands in my pockets to check my purse and phone. Maybe I'm overreacting but that reassured me that no one can steal it

@theamateurdesigner Год назад

very educational

@degunver7672 2 года назад

Great advice- thanks for the warning.

@monalisa233 2 года назад

My boyfriend and I were in a glass elevator near the Eiffel Tower and a guy zoomed in as the door closed. He then preceded to put his hand in my boyfriends front pants pocket. He didn't get anything as we wear money belts and his pockets zip inside the pants. My boyfriend looked at him and he acted like he was scratching his own stomach. The doors opened and he bolted out past a lady with a baby stroller (the only other person in the elevator) My boyfriend yelled "he's a pickpocket" as he reached his hand into a child's back pocket and ran off. A man selling souvenirs nearby said he is a known pickpocket around that area. Although he didn't seem to be a good one!

@Bocca202 Год назад

Thank you very much guys. I like your videos. They are informative and helpful. :)

@seletarroots3258 Год назад

I can tell you this much. If you fall for the 3 ball scam I´m sorry. Really. I don´t care who you are or how old or anything. Serve you right. A fool and his money is soon and easily parted.

@mikekenney8362 2 года назад

Nice presentation. You can find these scams in most cities,(anonymity) it just seems Parisian. You give great advice. I would include in your advice: look like your going somewhere with a purpose, and take pictures of people who accost you. They just melt away.

@shoedecour7510 Год назад

This was so helpful and pleasant to watch.

@robuen7711 Год назад

Great tips -thanks for sharing.

@Al........ 2 года назад

I'm laughing about the bracelet, they did this years ago to my husband in Rome, I had to rescue him and made them take the bracelet off... must be the Yorkshire way I told them to xxxx off. These people try to engage with you in English and bring up a subject to get you talking, keep walking and say nothing. Loved the video.

@LordSteinchen Год назад

I think none of these scams are specific to Paris and they can also be found in other cities in Europe which attract many tourists, e.g. Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Berlin, London etc.

@vickyvey1657 Год назад

I am Brazilian and was never pickpocketed in Brazil, but was in the Paris' metro.... how ironic..

@suzannehanson5334 2 года назад

This was great, thank you so much!

@martijnsinninghedamste253 Год назад

Some remarks. With the bracelet trick they make you feel compelled to pay because they put on the bracelet but you can always demand them to take if off again since you did not ask for it and since they did not say in advance a prince was due. You want money for the bracelet? In that case I do not want it, take it off? You can not do that? Then goodbye. And otherwise, just make a scene or walk away. The taxi trick I experience although not in Paris but Manila, the taxi mislead me as he showed a picture of a hotel with a price of 3600 peso (EUR 60) per night and afterwards that turned out to be the price of the ride. I told him I would not pay, and in the end paid EUR 10 (PHP 600); the hotel later said they reported the driver. So here as well, make a scene and insist on the price they mislead you to suggest. 15 per person while you heard 15 overall? Here is EUR 15 and I am not going to discuss further, goodbye Sir. Good chance they leave it at that. Another trick you encounter a lot in Paris are fake subway tickets. A ´helpful subway employee´ offers to sell you a ticket for a hefty price when he sees you struggling with the vending machine. Not only does he overcharge you but also the ticket is a children´s ticket which opens the tourniquet but puts you at risk of being fined if you get checked. Here too, only buy tickets at the counter or vending machine and if somebody approaches you, leave or tell him to go away. As for the violence, not only might you get yourself in legal trouble but scammers are street-smart and more familiar with violence than you are. Unless you have a military background they will probably wrestle themselves free and you never know what kind of harm they may inflict on you if they feel threatened.

@coconutsdown2265 Год назад

Only use atm inside banks, and be carefull.

@notmenotme614 Год назад

Cover the keypad as you type in the PIN, so nobody / no camera can see it

@judemahandog2575 Год назад

Are you guys familiar with RATP officers checking tickets in the subway? My brother and I have the navigo weekly pass. It was a Sunday afternoon(around 3 or 4 pm) so I am very sure our tickets are not expired yet. On our way to exit the metro, there were guys at least 5 guys in RATP uniform/armbands that are checking everyone's tickets. When they scanned ours, they officer said it's invalid and asked us to step aside and we have to pay 35 euros in cash as fine for using invalid ticket. and when we looked at all the people whose tickets are invalid, we are all tourists (British, Japanese, Indians, etc.). I kept asking why my ticket is invalid but they're not answering. I tried calling 112 but they queue for English was long. We were all shouting for help but no one bothered to help us. Until we all finally decide to just go up. They were intimidating us and blocking us but thankfully no one tried to hurt us until we just made it to the exit.

@Aswinishere Год назад

the three card Monte... A classic!

@Scrappy527 Год назад

Thank you for these videos. My son is studying abroad in Europe this summer and one of his destinations is Paris (not for the whole summer -- it's a side trip for the group from his university). I know he will have a blast -- he went before with family. I keep hearing about scams and pickpockets and it makes me nervous. Any tips for a college kid would be great -- for example, any anti-theft things you recommend? Zipper locks, etc? Please help this worried mom.

@kevinshelley2803 2 года назад

Very helpful and eye opening video, thank you. One thing that made me laugh was when you said "if you're American, use a soft voice." I've met many American's and I've yet to meet one who does "soft". 😁

@sxesux8888 2 года назад

Just came back from Paris and I saw those girls with fake surveys, I knew they were trouble 😂. I was lucky enough not to see anything else even though I was travelling on the #1 métro line all the time 😂. I stumbled upon the video while looking to watch videos of Paris to feed my nostalgia, I would have liked to see it before I went. I would have been more confident when I arrived.

@sxesux8888 2 года назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Amplement!

@archeewaters Год назад

thanks for the tips!

@theamateurdesigner Год назад

Thanks!! WAs a very useful video

@fiddlingspineless1506 Год назад

For restaurants or cafés all around the world: Just look at the menu first.

@ratnasinaga5287 2 года назад

I was in Paris last week and was pickpocketed at Opera station and the thieves, 3 of them and my credit cards only wallet was pickpocketed; however for unknown reason to me the chief of thieves returned the wallet to me intact. I didn't realized that they had successfully pickpocketed the wallet until he returned it to me. I'm lucky this time. Other than that Paris is great.

@ratnasinaga5287 2 года назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel thanks. I had cancelled all my cards and replaced them with new cards.

@cli4g67graS Год назад

Can you believe, I have been scammed 3 times in my life, and one of them was the 3 cup thing , on a minibus in Beijing in the 1990s, and I realized that I was scammed, immediately and I pretended I was not, and got off the bus ashamed to myself.

@felixchung9976 Год назад

Thanks for sharing, you are an angel.

@bncrain 10 месяцев назад

Confused by the champagne example-why do you consider this a scam? It sounds like they brought you what was ordered, it was just more than you wanted to pay for it, but did you not check the price before ordering? Or did they actually charge you more than what was on the menu?

@LesFrenchiesTravel 10 месяцев назад

We didn't order from the menu. Just asked for a glass of champagne. We could taste that it was not "good" champagne (we do order often and know a thing or two about the quality). We were charged WAY too much for what we received. We don't mind paying extra for the good stuff.

@tuapuikia Год назад

My advise is get the taxi from taxi stand. Get attraction ticket online or from counter. Never give money to survey or donation, especially to gympsy.

5 месяцев назад

J'aurais aimé qu'il n'y ait pas d'arnaques à Paris en premier lieu ! Alors les touristes je me sens tellement plus en sécurité.

@Pointillax Год назад

5:50 I might add that real organisations do ask for donations or signatures, but they'll ask you for your informations and send the infos by e-mail. If a realUnicef person asks you for a donation for instance, and you offer cash, they'll answer that they're not allowed to take cash. No real organisation accepts cash in the street

@stardustmotion Год назад

hi from a french native pov they are relevant and exist in cities like Nice, Montpellier and Aix-en-provence - the deaf scam sometimes shows a table on a paper, and asks for a "signature", looking like a free petition to help. But then they move their fingers and you see on the next colum is written 10 euros - asking to use your phone (because they want to call their parents or w/e) : sometimes its legit, but as a tourist you probably dont want to risk losing your information tool if they run away with it - games in fairs with rewards : they're always fake/low quality (might as well buy the plush from the store) and "guessing" games like the cup, or the "find the correct envelope in this mess", you'll lose 100%, there's no luck or skill involved in those. Even casino games are better - not a scam but you are a sitting duck for snatching while next to bus/tramway doors ; and when your belongings are on aisle side on trains

@snetx10 11 месяцев назад

I got scammed €410 at a metro when trying to buy weekly metro passes right beside an official metro service counter at a kiosk. He looked official and seemed official, but took my money and gave me a one-way ticket only. Beware!

@BlueJeanes Год назад

One thing- Parisians absolutely DO wear berets!!----when it's cold. But nearly always black, you know, a Laulhere or something. A real one, not a three euro red felt beret you get from the newsstand. And yes, I do live in Paris.

@BlueJeanes Год назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel I LIVE in Paris, and yes, they are common. Typically older people, I see people wearing berets literally EVERY time I go ANYWHERE.

@gary8306 Год назад

@@BlueJeanes ....and strings of onions and riding a bike wearing a blue and white striped top.😘😊😉

@pqul_ Год назад

Je susi français, je suis deja allé à paris mais j'ai regardé en entier et la vidéo est superbe

@kimstclair1879 2 года назад

Hi guys brilliant vlog and such great advice, thank you for making it and sharing your knowledge. In the time of the great luggage losses and delays now that everyone is traveling again can you do a piece on where to buy basics like underwear, replacement pants, shirts toiletries etc can you also include it for a plus size person. I'm talking a range you would wear yourselves and enough for 2-3 days. This would be helpful for those whose luggage has gone walk about. Another thing can you please share with us the details of your filing equipment. Do you use your I phone or something like a Cannon GCX7 and a hand held tripod or a simple gopro on a tripod? Cheers K 👩‍💼😊

@RelaxedKiller Год назад

These scams happen at Parc des Princes too. People wearing a Messi or Mbappe shirt on a non-match day stand out

@LolLol-vp9pn Год назад

I’ve just returned from 1 week Paris trip. Didnt enconter any scammers. Paris is very safe, weather was terribly cold though.. 😃

@e.r.4077 Год назад

32 years living there, let me assure readers that it is not particularly safe at all. Stay alert, as the writers say.

@mxt8777 Год назад

I was born and raised in Paris and I can advise you to stay as far as possible from roms, they’re from Eastern Europe and most of them look neglected, it’s often women with long skirts

@jacqueline8559 Год назад

They're a problem in every place they reside, but Thieves come from many backgrounds too. The Cost of Living Crisis around the World will only enhance our experience of them, alas

@franzi4288 Год назад

Thank you!

@carmenlamaizon Год назад

so funny about the whistle..I was thinking of that watching the video AND I have one in my purse..then he mentions the whistle

@jocelynhurtubise2420 2 года назад

Thank you for the video "Merci Beaucoup" But how can you look not "as a tourist" when you carry a camera around the neck and a guide book in your hand?

@notmenotme614 Год назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Not looking like a tourist from the north is even harder on the Mediterranean coast. Where the majority of the locals have dark hair, brown eyes and olive skin. Tourists often act the wrong way too. Such as ordering a cappuccino at the wrong time of the day! Or sitting in the midday sun. Or binge drinking large beers in an Irish bar.

@Dakra412 Год назад

As french, i learned things in this video, cool :p

@Jd10401 2 года назад

You forgot line 6 of the metro where you should be aware of your surroundings ;)

@arikreed7931 2 года назад

Thanks

@elena.3372 Год назад

don't be on your phone near the metro doors they will grab it the second before the door closes and get off the line

@everest867 Год назад

I don't want go to Paris after reading all comments , horrible place to visit ! Are there no police ?

@KolorfulDreamsArtKda 10 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh, it's a very safe city, I've lived here for the last almost 20 years of my life and I've never been scammed or robbed even though I had the very bad habit of always carrying my phone in my back pocket, but my jeans are always tight fitting and if there's a crowd I'd put a hand over it. Just use your common sense, don't engage with people who look sus (which can be said for every city in the world) and you'll be fine.

@damiaanspatrick2050 2 года назад

Thank you very much. But this time I did not learn anything new. Apparently you know them all too. All common sense, but a nice step moment 9:13 towards the cemetery of Montmartre, have a lovely weekend. :)

@designereats3661 2 года назад

This just reminds me of the show lupin 😂. Very good show though.

@xnaka182 Год назад

Caning should be implemented as a punishment for theft and pickpocketing to rein in new repeat offenders

@davidthaler7018 Год назад

Wait…dialing 112 connects you to…?

@janine5540 Год назад

Seasoned traveler here- Just got back from my 4th trip to Paris via London. Scams all over. I travel alone. 59 year old female. US citizen I see it all. My routine is: I carry only 50 euro, pounds, etc. In a pouch around my neck, with a cut proof cord- long enough that I tuck it in my waist band under my shirt I carry the rest of my cash, along with the name of my hotel, my emergency contact information- and a photo copy of my passport JUST IN CASE. credit card, passport and ID. The 50 is my working cash. That goes in a crossbody (brand by Travelon which is a wire reinforced crossbody with RFID proof interior. I take a backpack that carries snacks, a jacket, spare shoes drinks, a few souvenirs etc. I've been to 30 countries, countless cities and NEVER have been scammed, pick pocketed, or robbed. I wouldn't bet my life that I wasn't over charged for things but I do every thing in my power to keep things simple. Paris, Lisbon-Portugal, Rome and and Barcelona would be the ones to stay alert in. London has it's moments but easy to avoid if you know what to do. I ALWAYS call them out if I see they've got someone on a hook. I don't hesitate.

@tres5533 Год назад

Great channel. Been to Paris and will return. However, if warranted I will fcuk up a scammer if necessary being a NYer. However, when I was there most Parisian thought I was native because I dress extremely well ( read: Not American or "flashy" as I know how the French roll) and carry myself as a grown "quiet" man. Looking forward to going back.

@tanletran7270 2 года назад

Thank you sharing the tips about scam . When we were in Paris last time. we met some of the scammer near the Arc of the Triomphe but they backed right off when they were confronted by the four very angry Asians with a loud voice. They tended to pick on lone traveller but if you are in a group & let them know that you are watching them so they will wandering off to pick on another victim. A whistle or scream is a good tip

@kironsidhu1615 2 года назад

am gonna get a whistle too👍

@beniB624 Год назад

Unfortunately, nothing can be done against the attacks in Paris.

@Keln02 Год назад

Restaurant billing you Paris prices isn't a scam...

@Cath789 2 года назад

What is best way to keep your phone safe but accessible?

@notmenotme614 Год назад

I always put my phone and wallet in my front jeans pockets and naturally walk around with my hands in my pockets.

@ddbliss2871 Год назад

Paris is definitely not a safe place … an exceptional dangerous place for us Asian tourists … Not so different from all other major cities in W.Europe .. Rome .. Barcelona .. London .. Madrid etc … we’re vulnerable to all street crimes .. particularly pick pockets .. in any busier subway lines there .. Been to all major cities there .. really a pain in the neck to watch ourselves .. turning over heads around during quieter evening hours on less crowded streets .. by then we’d worry more about robbery than pick pockets .. We do have a solution .. she don’t carry purse .. I don’t carry wallet .. only a tiny plastic bag thin enough to have a credit card and paper money .. in the tight front jean pocket

@ForvoQuizlet 2 года назад

A certain other youtube channel says don't wear tennis shoes/sneakers. Is this really the case (not talking about tricked out athletic shoes)? This is an issue as I need comfortable walking shoes with strong arches.

@KolorfulDreamsArtKda 10 месяцев назад

We locals wear sneakers all the time. We mostly wear the kind of sneakers that look the most like casual shoes instead of the gym kind of sneakers, but if you go for the colorful sneakers it won't make a huge difference. It's not your shoes that will give you away. It's how you look and behave as a whole...we know when someone is a tourist, it doesn't matter if they're white, black, Asian, we just know. We also know when a black of Asian person is a local and not a tourist.

@a.jlondon9039 Год назад

You have to watch the legitimate Taxis. They will take you all over the city so negotiate a price before you get in.

@jeanbastien9424 Год назад

How common is Apple Pay in Paris? I barely carry cash or cards where I live, is that possible in Paris?

@jeanbastien9424 Год назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel great, thanks!

@rafaz.695 Год назад

Never seen "3 cups" scam anywhere outside Paris

@KolorfulDreamsArtKda 10 месяцев назад

Go to Italy, I saw it there long before I first saw it in Paris.

@shirshamukherjee3299 2 года назад

Thank you so much for an informative video. I am an incoming masters student at a university and will be travelling to Paris in some months! The video was very helpful to know about the scams in Paris.. Just a small question.. if we keep the cash and cell phone in a money belt, will there still be any chances of them being stolen?

@shirshamukherjee3299 2 года назад

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Thank you so much for the valuable information!!