Paris Warnings Or Dangers

 109 Reviews  There are many beggars in Paris. Many operate round the churches, and other tourist destinations. Apparently in Paris it is illegal for the beggars to approach people, they risk imprisonment if they... 

 28 Reviews  I was prey of similar scams, however for 5 Euro worth of beer they billed me for 110euro, However they tried to threaten me hard, but I said i will not pay this amount, which is not valid amount. They... 

 56 Reviews  This along with my other warning about traffic can not be stressed enough. If you are crossing a street that has traffic going in both directions, observe the lights very carefully. They may not be... 

 100 Reviews  It's a good idea to check to make sure your train is operating as usual on the day you plan to take it to CDG or Orly. I have listed two websites where you can check... 

 21 Reviews  Most of what I do in Paris involves little or no queuing, so I can't speak from personal experience, but I have recently come to realize that for some people the queuing situation in Paris can be a... 

 58 Reviews  Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, the catchy title of the 1992 bestseller by John Gray, succinctly expresses an ancient dilemma. What--if anything--do men's and women's brains do... 

 20 Reviews  FYI, since 2006 (February 15) Public Toilets are free in Paris. Sanisette (public toilets / closets like) are pretty clean but decade old. Since begin of this year, brand new toilets are replacing... 

 19 Reviews  The sterotype of rude Parisians is just not true if you try and use a little French. I only speak a rudimentary amount but I did try to speak French first. In almost all cases I was rewarded with a... 

 18 Reviews  When traveling in Paris it would be wise to bring your own bottled water if possible. Soft drinks and water are expensive, often costing 5euro per bottle. Having spent a fortune to stay hydrated while... 

 18 Reviews  i too have had the same thing happen with paris shuttle, are flight was late and the ride had left, i was told to find a taxi thats it, and that my card would be credited right then, then i asked... 

 23 Reviews  While wandering around the park next to the Eiffel Tower my friend and I were approached by mulitple women collecting monetary donations for one cause or another. Some scams are easy to spot, but... 

 20 Reviews  If you have a dog in Paris, you'd better clean up after it, otherwise they'll fine you 183 Euros (if they catch you). This poster on the garbage truck reads: "Pas de ça chez vous? Paris c'est chez... 

 12 Reviews  We were in Paris in November of 2007 during a transport strike that lasted at least a week. We were surprised to discover that busses and metro and RER were still running though some lines were quite... 

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Crossing The Paris streets is regulated at the bigger streets with zebra crossings and pedestrian lights. Often underground walkways are present to avoid... 

 CatherineReichardt Says:  Visiting churches is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Europe, and provides a fascinating insight into the culture which has shaped European cultures... 

 solopes Says:  If you want a little bit of fun, just stop in the square facing Notre-Dâme and look at the people. There's always someone walking backwards in the square. The... 

 Turska Says:  These ones were most aggressive troubles in Paris. They were everywhere! Most likely close to sights and monuments and close to metro stops etc.They are usually... 

 Turska Says:  Someone warned me before the trip, so I know there would be these "new" kind of cheats. They might not be new in Paris, but I haven´t seen those in other towns.... 

 gordonilla Says:  Well, what can I say about this? I say it is a scam, but have not seen it fully played out; so I can only surmise what is the outcome of the story.Walking... 

 ChicBaby Says:  If you have a sleeping child in a stroller and you think that you'll be able to spend some "quiet" time walking around Versailles, be warned! You can't bring a... 

 mindcrime Says:  -We didn’t have any serious problems in Paris but as expected there are several pickpockets especially at the crowded touristic corners. We lost a camera... 

 kris-t Says:  It's always so conflicting... 50% of people will tell you Paris is "so dirty", and the other 50% - Paris is clean.Paris just like any other big city is both,... 

 adelinemmc Says:  OK, this is a seasonal tip but with global warming, floods, storms, snow, etc. you now need to think a bit before parking near the Seine when there has been...