1 -
Your Passport
Of course,
but if you like to collect stamps in your passport, you'll have to ask...
2 -
A Little French
Yes, it
is true that many Europeans speak English... But you're in France, after
all, and you'll go a long way in avoiding the famed "snootiness" of
the French if you learn -and use - some basic French phrases... They'll
love to help you as you stumble along in really bad French!
3 -
A Map...
If nothing
else, you can stand there, hopelessly lost on a Parisian street corner,
and stare at your map... someone is sure to offer to help. Make sure
you say "Bonjour and Merci..."
4 -
An Umbrella...
"April
in Paris" sounds romantic. It's an American myth that April in Paris
is the most lovely time to visit. May is better, but always expect some
rain and always be prepared for changeable weather! The sun might be
shining when you leave your hotel, but it might start raining any time!
5 -
Something besides jeans and sneakers...
That's
fine for walking around and seeing the sights of Paris. But when dining
out, show respect for the dining experience that the French take so
seriously... Dress for dinner, and you're likely to get treated a lot
better (remember those few French phrases you learned on the plane ride
over...)
6 -
Your Cigarettes...
Are you
a smoker? Then you'll love Paris! Smoking is allowed pretty much everywhere...
If you're not smoker, then you'll just have to put up with the second
hand smoke... Don't even THINK of complaining about it!
7 -
A Sense of Adventure...
Ahh...
Paris, the City of Light; the City of Love... All around are wonders
of culture and history. Be a little curious and adventurous and you'll
find no lack of wonderful things to see, do, and enjoy. Paris is arguably
the most beautiful city in Europe, enjoy it's wonders with a sense of
adventure...
