Paris Tourist Traps

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Most Viewed Tourist Traps in Paris

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Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower, Paris

 61 Reviews  The most elaborated scam I've seen (on me!) in Paris, when someone passing through you simulates catching an gold ring and then try to give it yo you saying it was the destiny and you should keep it... 

2.

Montmartre/Sacré Coeur

Montmartre/Sacré Coeur, Paris

 59 Reviews  NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! One million times NO! I went to the romantic square of Tertre and couldn't believe what I saw: the artists, expelled from the square by a... 

3.

Lido, Moulin Rouge, etc.

Lido, Moulin Rouge, etc., Paris

 27 Reviews  We were booked for a mini tour to Moulin Rouge. The guidelines told us the men should wear a coat and tie which they did. But before we shown to our table the attendants told the men (and me but I... 

4.

Street Artists

Street Artists, Paris

 30 Reviews  We chose to visit Montmarte as we read about the artists' village at Place du Tertre which sounded absolutely charming. When we arrived at the little enclave I was immediately met by an artist with a... 

5.

Dining and Drinking

Dining and Drinking, Paris

 38 Reviews  Ok..I have to admit....I was wondering what was so special about the "French Breakfast" that I saw advertised everywhere we went sooooo.....as a typical tourist (the first time I went to Paris was in... 

6.

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris, Paris

 17 Reviews  Disneyland Paris My first warning, it isn't very clear what metro tickets to get to Disneyland. Expect to pay €15 for two people to get to Disneyland on the metro, if you pay any less you got the... 

7.

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées, Paris

 17 Reviews  Avoid buying overpriced souvenir items from the shops in around this street. Just browse, but don't buy chintz. Champs Elysées has many other offers like ... just taking pictures of the plaque with... 

8.

Louvre

Louvre, Paris

 24 Reviews  The Louvre is one of the most visited Museum in Europe. The majority of visitors gets in by the pyramide entrance. Because of security you often have to wait a long time. They control every one one by... 

9.

Versailles

Versailles, Paris

 17 Reviews  Yeah, it's impressive...for about the first 15 minutes. And that's not including the half hour to hour you wait in line. I had a bad experience there, going in mid-July (both the hottest week of the... 

10.

Taxis

Taxis, Paris

 10 Reviews  It's not a surprise Taxis are very expensive in Paris (also we knew we should avoid illegall taxi). The problem is that taxi drivers can make it even more costly for you. 1. Check the taxi price with... 

11.

Seine

Seine, Paris

 9 Reviews  The Seine Sightseeing Cruise boards near the Eiffel Tower. After buying a ticket and waiting in line, you get on a crowded boat. There are limited spots with a good enough view to take pictures.... 

12.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Paris

 10 Reviews  If you want to see Notre Dam, be sure to chose a time when there is lack of tourists. The ques can be awful and you be stuck for hours. Come back later or strategically chose another time or date. You... 

13.

La Défense

La Défense, Paris

 3 Reviews  It is a big square and a bunch of office buildings. Other than a small shopping mall below ground it is just not worth the effort to go and visit. We were pretty dissapointed in it. Turn around and go... 

14.

Driving

Driving, Paris

 3 Reviews  I always look for free or cheap place to park a car and Paris is in my top worse 5 cities in Europe in this matter (hmm... the worst for me was Florence - but it's the best city in Italy). 1. Stay at... 

15.

Catacombes

Catacombes, Paris

 2 Reviews  We made our way to the catacombs hoping to find an extraordinary sight. Unfortunately it was nothing but rooms and rooms and rooms full of bones. I mean, it's interesting and all, but I would rather... 

16.

Metro, RER, Trains

 5 Reviews  Do not buy metro tickets from people in stations, its an obvious point but just a reminder. Paris metro tickets are very cheap as it is and a single will cost around one euro! Dont show them your... 

17.

Compare Paris Passes before you buy

Compare Paris Passes before you buy, Paris

 Beausoleil Says:  This isn't so much a warning as a comparison of the various passes available in Paris. If you haven't been in Paris often, the passes can be confusing. Some... 

18.

Baccarat Museum

Baccarat Museum, Paris

 solopes Says:  Maybe it's unfair to call this a tourist trap: the museum is beautiful, and some pieces truly remarkable. But the ticket they charge allows us to expect more. A... 

19.

Useless translator apps!!

Useless translator apps!!, Paris

 johnfromoz Says:  I purchased two translator apps for my iphone before we went to France & Italy earlier this year. worked great in Australia but wouldn't work in France or... 

20.

Coffee Prices

Coffee Prices, Paris

 leanne_pearc Says:  In Paris restaurants must display their menu prices in the window or in easy view for the public. We found places that did not have their coffee prices listed... 

21.

Expensive visit

Expensive visit, Paris

 solopes Says:  Expiation chapel is a curiosity near St Augustin and the shopping area. It's interesting to see Louis XVI and Marie Antoniette's first burial place, but the... 

22.

Long Lines

Long Lines, Paris

 solopes Says:  Sainte-Chapelle is one of greatest wonders of Paris, but it is small. This means very long lines to enter. When planning your visit, go in advance and be... 

23.

"The Gold Ring" Scam

"The Gold Ring" Scam, Paris

 gordonilla Says:  I am unsure how best to describe this - other than young people (men and woman) are walking near to you, then bend down and ask if you have dropped a gold ring.... 

24.

Pigalle strip club Trap

Pigalle strip club Trap, Paris

 conned_in_paris Says:  I was there in Pigalle with 2 of my friends. We were not really looking to enter a strip club, just looking around. Suddenly in front of a club, a guy... 

25.

Bert's

Bert's, Paris

 iaint Says:  This is a food & drink outlet - cafe style - at CdG Airport. I had the misfortune to use the one at terminal 2G (no choice) but I noticed one at terminal 2E as... 

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