Paris Scams by parisscam
Lido - but watch out! They run a credit card scam when you are paying your bill. They use an outrageous exchange rate and tell you that this is the amount in your home currency. The rate they quoted us was 35% more than what our bank was charging! I refused to sign it and told them that I was willing to pay in Euro, and wanted to see the manager. They told me I'd have to wait to the end of the show, I did and the manager seemed quick to reverse it --- BUSTED!Also - beware - there is a line to add a tip. Tips and tax are all included in the price already in Paris. Another money grab!Madeline Foyer - On weekdays, visit the Madeline Foyer for lunch. It seems to be a group of Catholic Ladies Auxiliary and for a home cooked wholesome meal (including real vegetables which are generally not available in Paris anywhere), try this. For about 6Euro and another 1E if you want an alcoholic drink with lunch, it's such a steal. So interesting to see the business culture and the ladies are SOOOO nice!
