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Hi. Three weeks from now, I will take my first trip to Europe. I am staying in Paris for one week. I've rented a flat in Le Marais area of the city. Hopefully it will not be too hot there. I don't speak any French. Should I change $US into Euro or Francs? Before or after I get there? Should I avoid taxi? I will see all of the tourist attractions, but I would appreciate any advice on lesser known sights to see. Any advice at all on how to enjoy my Paris stay and save $ would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Do they still use francs? It's my impression that everybody (other than UK, Sweden and Denmark) changed over in 2000 (?)
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Ouch.Originally posted by Feephi
I don't speak any French.
Buy yourself a Dictionary and try to learn some Basics of French.
Many People there in France aren´t too eager to learn english and many who do it aren´t very good english Speakers.
They are very proud with their Language, which is the reason why very much things have other names in France than in other Parts of the world.
For example you will have hard times, searching for a PC. They call it Ordinateur, as they don´t like those Aglicisms the rest of the world uses.
Of course, they use Euros in FranceOriginally posted by KrazyHorse
Do they still use francs? It's my impression that everybody (other than UK, Sweden and Denmark) changed over in 2000 (?)
Euros are thus the common currency for most of Europe...
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forget paris and go to amsterdam ... thats a place to be (and no Im not talking only about drugs).If its no fun why do it? Dance like noone is watching...Comment
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Wait 'till it gets cooler. It's too hot right now.Christianity: The belief that a cosmic Jewish Zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree...Comment
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Plus, since they aren't used to the hot weather, they don't have very much air conditioning.Christianity: The belief that a cosmic Jewish Zombie who was his own father can make you live forever if you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathically tell him you accept him as your master, so he can remove an evil force from your soul that is present in humanity because a rib-woman was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree...Comment
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Take the Metro whenever you can, taxis are far more expensive, and not necessarily better."The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists."
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Be sure to stick on your "I love Dubya" t-shirt... they're very popular in France, I hear.Visit the Vote UK Discussion Forum!Comment
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Yes, and dont forget to bring a big US-Flag to pin it at the Eifeltower ...
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Learn to speak French and speak some French.Comment
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IIRC, they're better at that than the brits. That's not saying much, however.Originally posted by chegitz guevara
Plus, since they aren't used to the hot weather, they don't have very much air conditioning.
Oh, and yes, at least attempt to speak French. They're flattered. Or at least, that has been my experience.Comment
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Re: Going to Paris soon, any advice?
Well... if a guy comes to you in the street and begins to chat with a large smile, bewareOriginally posted by Feephi
I've rented a flat in Le Marais area of the city.
(just joking : it's a very nice place, and you will litteraly be in the heart of Paris. Just know it's generally considered as the "most gay" area of Paris ).
About the taxis...as Victor Galis said, try to avoid them, they are expensive and will probably be more if they see you are a tourist ...
Metro is better, even if it's quite hot right now (but it can change in three weeks...I hope ).
Yeah, I think you're right about thisOriginally posted by Azazel
Oh, and yes, at least attempt to speak French. They're flattered. Or at least, that has been my experience.
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Yes, boycott French products
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