30 Paris Travel Tips from a Local
There’s nothing like getting travel tips from someone who’s been there before you – and those tips are even better when they come from a local. So when Parisgirl compiled a list of 30 Paris travel tips from a local, she created an indispensable companion to the city for any traveler – no matter how savvy you are! Here are all her invaluable tips; even if some of them are old hat to you, I’ll bet at least one of them is a great new addition to your savvy traveler arsenal of tricks.
- Using credit cards in Paris
- Dealing with electricity conversion in Paris
- Using cell phones in Paris
- Buy euros before you leave home
- How to buy Paris Metro tickets from the automated machines
- Getting past the door codes in Paris
- What to pack for Paris
- Plan your visit to coincide with free museum days in Paris
- Leasing rather than renting a car for a long visit to Paris
- Buy a Paris Parking City Pass before leaving home
- Buying tickets to the Paris opera
- Getting over-the-counter medication in Paris
- Cheap ways to exercise in Paris
- Finding non-touristy souvenirs in Paris
- Finding good internet cafes in Paris
- Doing your banking at the post office in Paris
- Buy a good Paris map
- Getting a museum pass for Paris
- Taking advantage of free admission on Museum Night in Paris
- Printing photos in Paris
- First floor vs. ground floor in Paris
- Using public toilets in Paris
- Happy Hour in Paris
- Don’t miss the last Metro in Paris
- Finding parking in Paris
- Go for the daily special at Paris restaurants
- Getting the quiet room in your Paris hotel
- Registering a complaint in Paris
- Using phones in Paris
- Taking advantage of free things to do in Paris
>> And don’t miss our equally invaluable Paris first time visitor guide for more travel advice!