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.

1. Using credit cards in Paris
2. Dealing with electricity conversion in Paris
3. Using cell phones in Paris
4. Buy euros before you leave home
5. How to buy Paris Metro tickets from the automated machines
6. Getting past the door codes in Paris
7. What to pack for Paris
8. Plan your visit to coincide with free museum days in Paris
9. Leasing rather than renting a car for a long visit to Paris
10. Buy a Paris Parking City Pass before leaving home
11. Buying tickets to the Paris opera
12. Getting over-the-counter medication in Paris
13. Cheap ways to exercise in Paris
14. Finding non-touristy souvenirs in Paris
15. Finding good internet cafes in Paris
16. Doing your banking at the post office in Paris
17. Buy a good Paris map
18. Getting a museum pass for Paris
19. Taking advantage of free admission on Museum Night in Paris
20. Printing photos in Paris
21. First floor vs. ground floor in Paris
22. Using public toilets in Paris
23. Happy Hour in Paris
24. Don’t miss the last Metro in Paris
25. Finding parking in Paris
26. Go for the daily special at Paris restaurants
27. Getting the quiet room in your Paris hotel
28. Registering a complaint in Paris
29. Using phones in Paris
30. 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!