Advertisement

Top ten tips: How to pass for a Parisian

Ben McPartland
Ben McPartland - [email protected]
Top ten tips: How to pass for a Parisian

Paris is changing, albeit slowly, but the new generation of Parisians still have their own customs, cultures and way of life that are slightly different to anywhere else. Here are The Local's top tips for how we foreigners can blend in.

Advertisement

Residents of the French capital are often considered a breed apart, not just by foreigners but also by the rest of France.

The way of life in Paris is a little different to anywhere else on earth and even though times are changing, with a younger generation on the march, modern Parisians still have their own customs and way of life.

Which means the rest of us still stand out a mile.

Never fear, though, there are certain steps that can be taken to help us foreigners blend in and feel more at one with the locals. Whether it's when out shopping, dancing or drinking, there are instances when it's best to follow the old adage of 'when in Paris, do as the Parisians do'.

CLICK HERE FOR TEN TIPS ON HOW TO PASS FOR A PARISIAN

Can you think of any more? Let us know in the comments section below.

More

Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at [email protected].
Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved.

Please log in to leave a comment.

See Also