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Anonymous wrote:Sit in a cafe and people watch. Do nothing and just relax. This is something that I guess Americans need to practice? It's always things to see? Most of Europe is beautiful and interesting. It's about enjoying your food, company and scenery. Just enjoy sitting and looking around!!

This is what we do. Plan nothing and just walk around or sit around.

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Try Paris by Mouth for food tours

Food tour folks, which tour companies did you use? I find a bunch when searching online. What are your favorites?

Also, sewer folks, are all options based in the museum, or is there a separate tour situation?

These are great suggestions! We are visiting this Spring and look forward to testing some out!

Anonymous wrote:I love monoprix and the dept stores.

Wow, not would I would say…

Anonymous wrote:Sidestepping the feces on the sidewalk.

Do you think you are funny, because you sound like a middle school boy with no potential.

Anonymous wrote:Also it's fun to stroll the Rue Mouffetard, a street with food vendors of all kinds--fresh cheeses, roasting chickens, produce and mushrooms, fresh flowers, etc. Nearby is Arenes de Lutece, a small but interesting Roman ruin.

Arenes de Lutece! Thank you! I visited 20 years ago and forgot what this was called or where it was. It's darling and well-preserved but (at the time) so accessible. Like no tickets or velvet ropes. Just a neighborhood hangout. Just like back in the day... wayyyyy back in the day!

I’d love recommendations for the walking food tour of the Marais. There are a lot of vendors on websites but would appreciate any first hand views. Thank you!

Paris By Mouth does excellent small group food tours in the Marais and St. Germain, with food tastings in a wine shop and pairings at the end of the tour! Best baguette and cheese shop we have visited in Paris.

Also it's fun to stroll the Rue Mouffetard, a street with food vendors of all kinds--fresh cheeses, roasting chickens, produce and mushrooms, fresh flowers, etc. Nearby is Arenes de Lutece, a small but interesting Roman ruin.

Anyone in the family a cook or foodie? Spend an hour our two at E. Delhillerin, the definitive cooking equipment store where Julia Child used to shop. The French have a cooking and serving implement for every food imaginable, and it's all there. Then have lunch or dinner in Les Halles.

I go to Paris a lot so always looking for the next thing to check out. When I was there last week I went to the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise and LOVED it. Felt v quiet and spooky and stunning and lovely

I took cooking classes

I’d love recommendations for the walking food tour of the Marais. There are a lot of vendors on websites but would appreciate any first hand views. Thank you!

Electric bike tour was great!

Anonymous wrote:Did you see the State Dept warning for Americans, https://fr.usembassy.gov/security-alert-france-elevates-its-security-alert-system-25-mar-2024/

Was just in Paris. Definitely saw extra security but didn’t feel unsafe. Sort of felt like DC with cops everywhere.

Paris opera private tour was great- learned so much. Also a walking food tour of the Marais was great. Do not do the macaron making class at the department store- not worth it.

Some great Paris tips here

I also wouldn’t discount how easy it is to do day or overnight trips by train. Go see more of France!

Strasbourg
Lyon
Aix-en-Provence
Thé Loire Valley
Bordeaux

All a 1-3 hour train ride away.