@@RedroomStudios Agree and calling Place des Vosges...Place des Vodges ..not even checking the spelling before printing it on screen ...so you're a guide?
If you want to live like a local, stay in the 15th near Rue St. Charles. My condo had views of the Eiffel tower, quick metro to wherever I needed to go, and access to Rue St Charles, which is a wonderful street lined with restaurants and all kinds of food shops. I would do my daily shopping, getting fresh bakery, roasted chicken, desserts, charcuterie, etc., stop in for a limoncello at the Italian restaurant, and more. Loved being in this part of town!
I'm visiting Paris for the first time. Thanks for making such an easy to understand overview of all the main areas and their vibe.Great graphics. I'll stay between the 5th and the 6th!
a GREAT video, very informative. I love how you started the video sharing some basic Paris facts. Also appreciate the constant "recap" summaries, as you probably assume we are a forgetful generation. Thank you!
My last visit to Paris, I stayed at the 16th and it was quiet, safe and felt far from the chaos. I also recommend that area, even though it wasn't as centralised. The place that I stayed was near the Victor Hugo stop and a short stop from the Arc de Triomphe. My first ever trip to Paris, I stayed at a small hotel near the Opéra and was walking distance to stops and quite centralised. That area is a good option as well.
I was lucky to live in Paris for 8 months and walked most of its arrondissements and thus I can say your video is right on. One thing I could add...if your staying in Paris get to visit and buy your food at the local markets most if not all arrondissement has one...the buying experience is greatly worth..."Ah but, Monsieur, you have to try my ham" has seller offers you a byte.
Really helpful video thanks Sean. We're heading to Paris for the first time later this year so really appreciated your suggestions to narrow things down a bit.
Thank you for an amazing breakdown of Paris. I will be returning for a third time in April, this time with my hubby. Your guide and input were very helpful!
He never mentioned Île Saint-Louis. I’ve stayed on the right and the left banks but my favorite spot is right in the middle of the Seine on Île Saint-Louis. It’s Paris in miniature with all the shops and restaurants you could want. A bit crowded but what part of Paris isn’t.
On the Rive Droite, the East and North of Paris are far cheaper than the West side. Certain quarters are fine, but a few are dodgy. The Latin Quarter is expensive and few dive bars. East and South of it are cheaper. BTW, it is said "Camu" and not "Camus". There is more than one red-light district in Paris.
I you want to be closer to a more "normal" Parisian life I would not recommend to stay in St. German, Quartier Latin, Montmartre or Le Marais. These places are worth to visit but overcrowded and full of tourist traps. Rather go to arrondissements 11 & 12 east of Bastille (nice hotels, restaurants & bars...) or 7 & 17 if you prefer a more upscale atmosphere. But at the end it is pretty much on your age, taste and expectations... Enjoy Paris!
I have stayed on the 11th and 18th Arrondissement, Near Bastille and around the corner from Sacre-Coeur!. To be honest you can get around Paris soooo easily in the Metro, that I stay at the best hotel i can afford to rather than for trends. :)
You are right in naming these quarters. (It is LE Marais, not la). You are a man and therefore forgot to mention that the Saint Germain district, the sixth, is where 90% of all fashion design boutiques are situated. It is a paradise for women to walk and shop in. I used to stay in Quartier Lain when young, today I stay in St. Germain. You also forgot to mention that in Le Marais there are little tea and coffee shops where one could relax and recouperate from a long walk in an almost private setting. I know Paris very well.
Lol.... giving you a break on your French accent :) Pretty good presentation. Concise, but it covered the best arrondissement to stay in based on one's budget.
Hi! The 7th is cool. I don't disrecommend it. Our recommendations are based on my personal opinions and are in no way make or break. I listed the areas I love but it is hard to go wrong in Paris tbh.
I will be visiting Paris in July 23 2022 I am 73 years old I saw your Private Paris in a Day Tour with visiting Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Cruise down Seine and Montemartre tour for $69.55 my question is how advance should I book this tour and will you be giving this tour? If you can answer me I really appreciate it, I don’t speak any French, I am coming from America.
@@PP-ct4kd yes, this past July I went to Paris by myself from USA. Since I am 74 year old woman I am not very active and I can’t walk or climb stairs by myself I took taxi everywhere. I am planning to go 2023 fall with my daughter to Paris and planning to take the Metro this time. I traveled with a train from Bordeaux to Paris. I had very hard time carrying my luggage and putting in the the train and taking out and going to taxi stand, I didn’t know I had to reserve a porter. Next time I will do that, last time suffer and learn. I had very good time in Paris. I want to go back again.
As someone who lives in Paris, I thank you and all the content creators who create Paris tourist content, on posting the most cliche touristy neighbourhoods so the tourists always stick to them and dont flood my area 😂
An interesting and informative video. I never take the metro, as you're missing out on everything between here and there. Thus, I stay in the 1st arrondissement, which makes everything, but the Arc d'Triumphe within an hour or so walking distance. Yes, pricey, but so worth it.
You've got your "Shakespear & Company" history mixed up. The store you show is not the original, and Hemingway never set foot in it. The original was located on Rue l'Orlean and never reopened after the war. The store you show was opened in the late 1950s and was renamed in the early 1960s as an homage to Sylvia Beach, the owner of the original.
I loved the video much, and I did Paris two years ago but wasn't a successful trip. Would like to come in August but not sure of the countries allowed to enter France. Can you always update on the status of EU conditions for tourism these days.
If you are looking for youth hostel or Hôtel I will definitely recommend the Caulaincourt Boutique Hostel in the most beautiful area (in my eyes) Montmartre or if you want to be in the right bank i will recommend hôtel Eiffel Rive Gauche 3 minutes away from the tower
Unless you’re 18, you cannot legally book a hotel room or an Air BnB in France (it is, in regard of the French law, a contract and minors cannot sign a contract in France). Parents can book hotel rooms for their 13+ kids if kids are not accompanied. Be sure to have your parents call/send an email to the hotel prior to booking to let them know that you will be on your own. Some hotels could refuse to have minors on their own. If they agree, the management will probably ask for a copy of your parents ID. When checking-in be sure to have a copy of their ID and a letter/permission signed by your parents and written in English or French, indicating that they booked the room for you and that you will be unaccompanied (just in case). For Air BnB, it’s the same thing minors cannot legally book an Air BnB. Parents must contact the owner to let them know that it will be two minors on their own without any adult supervision. Of course, the owner of the apartment has every right to refuse to have unaccompanied minors. Your parents could also book an « auberge de jeunesse » it’s an inexpensive dorm where you can meet a lot of people and sometimes they have single or double rooms available. (Same thing than for hotels, they must contact the management prior to booking) Be careful, you will probably need an official authorisation to enter the French territory without your parents. Check with your embassy or consulate. I hope you’ll enjoy your time in France!
@@TheTourGuyVids I did not say there were tourist trap because they are beautiful. You're putting words in my mouth. I'm saying they are more expensive. Of course one has to visit those arrondissements but one can also stay in other ones like Montparnasse or l'Opéra.
We like the 14th, somewhere near Denfert-Rochereau and definitely not Alesia. It's less expensive, many fewer tourists, and good cafe's and restaurants. For example, Felicie just of Avenue du Maine, and Petit Baigneur, not far away.
"Shakespeare and Co"? The "Co" is an abbreviation so it's actually spoken as "Shakespeare and Company". For example, when speaking you wouldn't refer to Ford as the "Ford Motor Co" but rather the "Ford Motor Company." In any case, keep up the great videos. Looks like TTG is expanding its Paris operations. P.S. Your French accent is a helluva lot better than mine, lol.
@@TheTourGuyVids Do you live in France? Quite a few letters are not pronounced in French. For e.g., Camus is pronounced Camu (no s). And I know anglophones have a hard time to pronounce u correctly, but you got it!
@@TheTourGuyVids If you don't live in a French-speaking country, your French is perfectly fine. Just a quick tip: the last letters of words are often not pronounced and that is especially true for the final "e" (feminine) and final "s" (plural). But it is sometimes also true for surname. For e.g., "Camus" is pronounced "Camu" (no final "s").
