How to not look like an American in Paris?


How to not look like an American in Paris? Our advice? Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.


Can you get away with English in Paris?

Yes, they do speak English in Paris and you can still easily get around Paris without speaking French. However, English isn't as commonly spoken in Paris as it is in other large European cities, such as Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen or Vienna.


What should not be missed in Paris?

There's too many to name, but some of the highlights include the Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Tour Montparnasse, Arc du Triomphe, Picasso Museum, Châteaux de Versailles, Musée Rodin, and Musée National de l'Orangerie.