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Things To Do in Paris, Île-de-France

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Is Paris boring? Is it fun? How do people relax in their free time? From playing and watching live sports to listening to live music to volunteering, here's what seven local experts had to say about things to do in Paris, Île-de-France.

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People who would like to move to Paris should know that it is very expensive to live there. Then being a woman on this city can be very hard, at all moments of the day, from early in the morning to very late in the night. I encourage all women who would like to move here to be very cautious. Also, on a more positive note, there is always plenty of activities in Paris, but if you lack of ideas you can always refer to the official City Hall online blog, you’ll find many!

Anyone moving to Paris should know living here is not like being on a permanent vacation. You will tire of riding the metro and fighting the crowds, making a trip to a museum a chore rather than a pleasure. You will likely struggle with cultural differences and the lack of peanut butter, chocolate chip cookies, and customer service. Living in Paris is no vacation, but can be a pleasure for those who can adjust their expectations and adapt to the French lifestyle.

Adebisi, says: 2020

– Research the city, and it’s lifestyle. They are totally different from any other french city. Everything is high paced here.
– Secure a job, Paris is an expensive city.
– If you are into historical monuments, there are many and everywhere.
– And mostly, start to look for an apartment/studio early because it’s hard to find your own place to stay here.

Nelson, says: 2020

If you come to Paris and my region, Ile de France, you would be eager to discover the most popular place here, just to give you an idea you would be able to visit Eiffel tower or The Museum of Louvre. On the other hand, Paris is very multicultural, so you wouldn’t have any problems with your path-tourism.

Rebecca, says: 2020

Know about the Eiffel Tower and all of the iconic museums and places in the city center such as the “Musée du Louvre” for instance. I suggest they look out for bread-baking classes as there are a few well-known teachers in the city eager to share their expertise and knowledge with keen learners.

Alison, says: 2020

Paris is one of the most stunning cities I’ve seen. But, truth be told, it’s not that easy to feel at home here. French people are known for disliking tourists, they are an arrogant nation with quite a strong sense of superiority, while being miserable most of the time. But if you get past feeling unwelcome, it can still become a beautiful place to call home.

Rebecca, says: 2020

Paris is a dense city. The pace of life is pretty fast. Nonetheless, Paris is an extremely rich city that gives many opportunities, especially culturally. Endless events are available each week (concerts, galleries, etc). Even though Paris is urban, there are many parks and green areas where people can escape the noise and intense pace of the city.

Jeanna, says: 2020
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