I get asked this question a lot. Especially since summers have been getting hotter each year in Paris, and fashion has evolved considerably since Covid. The short answer is: yes, of course you can! With a few exceptions. The longer answer is: it's complicated!
Tag - etiquette
Parisians take their food seriously, so to feel comfortable when dining out, it helps to know a few guidelines of politesse.
Are the French rude? First of all, I don't think one should ever characterize an entire nation as being "rude" or "friendly". That's just silly. But the stereotype just won't die, probably because Parisians can be more rude than the average French person.
The contributing editor of Saveur magazine reveals how he continues to love Paris, the Parisians, and French cuisine after almost 30 years in the City of Light.
Yes, Parisians can be rude, like anywhere in the world. But this isn't the default. Let's share the stories of Parisian kindness instead.
As a journalist I’ve had the rare opportunity to peek into the kitchen of many Michelin-starred restaurants over the years. But I saw something this week that surprised me, and I think it’s important to share with anyone who indulges in the occasional haute...
Some of you may remember reading about my experience participating in the ABC Primetime show "What Would You Do?" over the summer here in Paris.
If you saw a couple of "Ugly Americans" being loud and obnoxious on a Parisian café terrace, would you ignore them, laugh, or tell them to "go back to Texas"? That's what one American TV show came to find out.
Remember to stay quiet when visiting the churches of Paris. They may be full of tourists, but there are also people there to pray (image taken from a painting of a funeral procession displayed at the Petit Palais ).
