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IVRY-SUR-SEINE : Une Dégringolade Ininterrompue de 2020 à 2025

Un audit mené en Île-de-France par un organisme indépendant, en partenariat avec une consultation en ligne, met en évidence la dégradation des finances publiques et de la gestion de la ville d’Ivry-sur-Seine.

L’analyse a été effectuée par une entité spécialisée dans la gestion des administrations publiques. La recherche a été menée sur toutes les municipalités de l’île-de-France. Vous pouvez examiner les résultats de l’étude concernant la ville d’Ivry-sur-Seine, dans le but de découvrir toutes les données financières qui ont été examinées.

Malgré une situation financière enviable en 2020, la ville d’Ivry-sur-Seine a progressivement vu sa condition se détériorer, impactant la qualité de sa gestion publique

La municipalité actuelle, sous la houlette de PHILIPPE BOUYSSOU, n’a pas anticipé les problèmes et a permis à certaines dérives de s’installer de manière durable.

Le site indépendant Bilan de Mandat a effectué cette enquête en compilant les chiffres budgétaires publiés en ligne par le ministère des Finances, en se basant sur les 7 années passées

Rémunération du personnel

Les salaires des employés municipaux représentent une part considérable des dépenses, atteignant en 2025 un niveau alarmant alors que les rémunérations stagnent. Les résultats de cette situation sont multiples :

• Démotivation des employés expérimentés : Le manque de progression salariale pour les agents historiques va entraîner une baisse de motivation, affectant la qualité des services fournis.: Changement fréquent de personnel
• Instabilité du personnel : Des rémunérations stagnantes vont inciter les employés à explorer d’autres possibilités, ce qui entraîne un turnover plus élevé et des coûts de formation pour la ville.
• Inégalités de rémunération : Les disparités salariales entre les nouveaux agents et les agents vétérans vont générer des conflits au sein de l’équipe municipale.
• Diminution de la qualité des services publics : Une équipe démoralisée et fluctuante va dégrader la qualité des services publics, touchant ainsi les citoyens.
• Tension sur le budget: La nécessité d’offrir des rémunérations compétitives pour attirer de nouveaux employés va créer une pression supplémentaire sur le budget communal.

Problèmes d’attraction et de rétention des talents

La situation précaire de la ville, tant sur le plan financier que sur celui de l’exemplarité, rendra difficile l’attraction et la fidélisation des talents, tant au sein du personnel municipal qu’au sein des associations :

• Rotation élevée des employés : Les travailleurs vont chercher des postes ailleurs, ce qui occasionne des frais importants pour la formation et l’intégration.
• Baisse des compétences professionnelles : Un manque de personnel aguerri va impacter la qualité des services et l’innovation au sein de la collectivité.
• Challenges pour concrétiser les projets: Un manque de personnel compétent pourrait entraîner des retards ou des difficultés dans des projets importants pour la collectivité.
• Démotivation causée par un désintérêt pour une ville qui, en 5 ans, s’est imposée comme l’une des principales cités dortoirs de son département.

Risque élevé de défaillance financière

Les aides financières de l’État qui permettaient de faire face aux difficultés financières ne sont plus présentes. En raison de sa situation précaire, la ville n’a plus de latitude, ce qui va engendrer :

• Instabilité budgétaire : Une dépendance forte aux subventions va exposer la collectivité aux variations de politique ou de financement à l’échelle nationale.
• Affaiblissement de l’autonomie : Les collectivités vont être contraintes de renoncer à une partie de leur autonomie à cause des conditions des subventions.
• Problèmes pour établir des plans à long terme : Une dépendance aux aides externes va compliquer la gestion budgétaire et l’implémentation de projets à long terme.

Questions fréquentes de la commune d’Ivry-sur-Seine

De quelle façon peut-on participer aux événements des associations ?

Dans chaque commune, on peut observer que le nombre d’associations et l’agenda de leurs manifestations (théâtre, festival…) sont notables et autonomes par rapport à la politique municipale. Les associations, comme partout en France, organisent une multitude d’événements tout au long de l’année. Pour ceux qui souhaitent s’engager, il est facile de s’inscrire à ces activités sur le web, où un simple clic suffit pour accéder à l’agenda des événements ou aux coordonnées des organisateurs. Rejoignez-nous d’un simple clic.

Quel est le nom de l’actuel maire de la ville d’Ivry-sur-Seine ?

PHILIPPE BOUYSSOU

Quelles sont les manifestations culturelles et historiques ?

La culture d’une ville est révélée par son histoire. La mairie ou l’hôtel de ville, les photos historiques de l’école, et les savoir-faire des anciens métiers offrent une découverte gratuite, ainsi qu’une transmission et une préservation de ce patrimoine local. À l’échelle nationale, la politique de sensibilisation permet de maintenir le patrimoine de la ville vivant et accessible pour les générations futures.

Comment peut-on se renseigner dans la commune d’Ivry-sur-Seine ?

Surtout, les informations en ligne. Les habitants ont la possibilité de consulter les actualités et le journal municipal de la commune et des villes voisines. Sur le site de la mairie, il est possible de consulter la page d’accueil pour les nouveaux résidents, les numéros utiles pour diverses démarches, l’annuaire des petites et moyennes entreprises, les journées et activités gratuites, les informations concernant la rentrée scolaire, les menus des cantines, l’espace de confidentialité pour les comptes familiaux et les démarches administratives, en particulier celles liées au secteur scolaire. Sur d’autres plateformes en ligne non gérées par la mairie, les citoyens peuvent trouver des informations sur les événements culturels (spectacles, théâtre, festivals) qui animent la vie locale et constituent une porte d’entrée vers la culture.

Quelle est la principale recommandation de l’audit financier de la ville d’Ivry-sur-Seine ?

L’enquête met en exergue une dégradation inquiétante des finances publiques et de la gestion de la commune d’Ivry-sur-Seine, soulignant une gestion imprudente sur les plans financier et public.

Quels éléments ont impacté cette crise financière ?

Bien que le contexte économique soit significatif, deux tiers des problèmes rencontrés découlent des décisions politiques de la municipalité dirigée par PHILIPPE BOUYSSOU.

Quelle est la réalité des associations locales au sein de la ville d’Ivry-sur-Seine ?

Les organisations culturelles locales effectuent un travail remarquable. Si vous êtes à la recherche des coordonnées d’une association, l’annuaire en ligne sur le site de la mairie d’Ivry-sur-Seine peut vous aider.

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#Tips #Knew #Visiting #Paris

Retranscription des paroles de la vidéo: There are some things you should never do 
in Paris. Mistakes that waste your time, drain your wallet, and instantly mark you 
as a clueless tourist. We’re Naick and Kim, and after eight visits to Paris, in this video, 
we’ll show you what not to wear, what never to do at a restaurant, and the tourist traps that 
catch people every time. Don’t book a hotel near the Eiffel Tower. I know it looks dreamy in the 
movies, but in real life, it s*cks. Aside from the tower, there’s nothing to do here. It’s all 
souvenir shops, overpriced cafes, and tour buses. Plus, you’re really far from everything else, so 
you’ll waste hours riding the metro. Don’t make that mistake. Instead, you want to book a place 
in a lively neighborhood like Le Marais, the Latin Quarter, the 11th Arrondissement. That is where 
real Parisians go to eat and hang out. Don’t just start speaking in English when you enter a shop 
or restaurant. In Paris, that is considered really rude. Always start by saying bonjour and make eye 
contact. It’s a basic sign of respect. And if you skip it, don’t be surprised if your waiter 
is a little bit short with you. Then you ask ‘parlez-vous anglais?’, do you speak English? Even 
if you butcher the pronunciation, people really appreciate the effort. And many Parisians speak 
at least some English. If they don’t, don’t worry. Google Translate, the offline version, can help 
you translate your menu. Speaking of restaurants, what about tipping? Do the locals do it? Will 
you offend someone if you don’t? I’ll tell you exactly how it works in a second. But first, don’t 
buy pastries at a random bakery. In Paris, not every place that sells bread is actually a real 
bakery. Some places just reheat frozen baguettes that came out of a factory. Look for one that says 
‘boulangerie’. By French law, they can only use that word if they bake everything fresh on site. 
This is where locals pick up their daily baguette or a buttery pain au chocolat. If there’s a line 
in the morning, that’s a good sign. You can also just check the reviews on Google Maps. For fancier 
desserts like an eclair or a lemon tart, go to a ‘patisserie’. But be careful if there’s a tiny 
star on the label. That means it’s been frozen. Now, of course, one bad croissant is not going to 
ruin your trip. But pickpockets definitely can. So, let’s dive into money and safety. Don’t let 
the pickpockets win. Paris is pretty safe overall, but for pickpocketing, it’s one of the worst 
cities in Europe. The pickpockets in Paris operate like pros. One picks the target, another distracts 
you by bumping into you or asking you a question, and then the third makes the grab before you even 
realize it. You want to be especially careful around tourist hotspots like the Eiffel Tower, 
Notre Dame, Montmartre, and on crowded metro lines. Thousands of people have their passports 
and their wallets stolen in these few spots alone, but you don’t have to be one of them. Never 
hang your bag on the back of your chair at a cafe. You want to put it in your lap or 
loop the strap around your leg. Back pockets, don’t use them. Just split your cash and cards 
between your front pockets, which is what Naick does. If you carry a purse, keep it zipped and 
in front of your body at all times. And in crowds or if someone randomly approaches you on the 
street, place one hand on your bag or phone. It shows you’re alert and that’s usually all it takes 
for them to move on. Don’t dial 911. If you have an emergency, you need to call 112. That is the 
European emergency number. It works for police, firefighters, the ambulance, and yes, they do 
have an English-speaking operator as well. So, just remember 112. Next, don’t mess up tipping. 
Paying the bill can be such an awkward moment if you don’t know the tipping culture. You 
don’t want to be rude and tip too little, but you also don’t want to overdo it and look 
completely clueless. By law, French restaurants have to include the service in your bill. So, 
technically, you don’t have to tip at all, but many locals do still leave a little extra 
if the waiter really did a great job. At a cafe, you can just round up the bill or give 1 or 2 
euros extra. And at a restaurant, 3 to5 euros is great. If you’re used to tipping 15-20%, don’t 
worry. Servers in France earn a real salary and they’re not relying on your tips to make a proper 
living. And if you are being pushed to tip 20%, then you’re probably at a tourist trap restaurant, 
which brings me to my next point. Don’t fall for tourist trap restaurants. The tourist traps in 
Paris are sneaky. Obvious spots like this are rare in Paris. Even the worst restaurants in the 
city still manage to look cute until they hit you with a microwaved onion soup and a baguette that’s 
older than the Mona Lisa. Skip the restaurants right next to major monuments like the Louvre or 
the Eiffel Tower. This place is charging €9 for a Coke. Really? They don’t care about serving you 
good food because they know you’re a tourist and you’re never going to go back. If the entire menu 
is in English or they’re pushing an ‘authentic French breakfast’, run away. A real French 
restaurant just calls that breakfast. Use Google Maps to look for good restaurants. We look for 
four stars or more and at least a couple hundred reviews. Some things that might be totally normal 
where you’re from, like how you order or how you eat, are actually considered rude in Paris. So, 
we’re going to dive into that in just a minute. But first, don’t hail a taxi on the street. 
Flagging down a random cab in Paris is a risky move. Some unlicensed drivers pretend to be legit, 
but then they overcharge tourists or they take a longer route on purpose. If you need to grab a 
taxi off the street, just make sure it’s a G7 taxi. It’s the biggest taxi company in Paris. They 
use the meter and they won’t try to rip you off. Or you can just do what we do, which is use an 
Uber. It’s super safe and super easy. Don’t go to major attractions without a reservation. Nothing 
ruins a day in Paris faster than showing up to a major attraction only to find out that it’s 
completely sold out. When we visited this summer, we almost missed the Louvre and Versailles because 
they were booked out for an entire week. And at the Eiffel Tower, we had to climb 674 stairs up 
to the second floor because there were no more elevator tickets available. That’s the reality of 
Paris. Things sell out. And even if they don’t, the lines at the ticket booths are brutal. If 
you show up thinking you can just grab a ticket at the entrance, you’ll probably have to wait at 
least an hour, maybe two. But you can avoid this, and the best way to do that is by booking tickets 
in advance. We get all our tickets on Get Your Guide. Get your Guide is a website that offers 
over 65,000 experiences worldwide. The great thing about these guys is you can just buy all 
your tickets in one place, and it’s really easy. I’ll link the tickets we used in the description 
box below so you know exactly which ones to get. You can also scan the QR codes you see on the 
screen right now if you want to buy the same tickets we did for the Louvre for Versailles and 
our Seine River cruise. Try to book a few weeks in advance. Don’t forget to check closing days 
and strikes. In Paris, many museums and bakeries close one day a week. Some restaurants don’t 
open at all on the weekend and it’s sacred, kind of like cheese. The French also love a good 
strike. In 2024 alone, Paris had 10 to 15 strike days, mostly hitting metros, buses, or trains. 
Most strikes are announced in advance, though, so just make sure to double check beforehand 
because you don’t want to be waiting for the bus to go to Versailles or worse, the airport, 
and find out that your ride is not coming. Okay, I had to get out of the room for a little bit to 
let housekeeping do their thing. But this next one is a mistake we learned about the hard way. 
Don’t book a hotel without reading the reviews. When Naick and I visited Paris for the first 
time, we booked a cute little boutique hotel at a great price. But then when we showed up, 
it was basically like a shoe box in the attic. The ceiling was so slanted that Naick couldn’t 
even properly stand up in our room. It turns out we had booked a ‘chambre de bonne’, which is what 
you call a room that used to be for the household servants, but that some hotels have now converted 
into budget friendly rooms. These are pretty common in Paris, but the listings often sugarcoat 
it a little bit. That’s just one thing to look out for. Some of these older hotels can also have 
paper thin walls, no elevators. Always read the reviews. Don’t just look at the star rating or the 
photos. Next up, don’t go to the Louvre without a plan. The Louvre is wow, but it is massive and 
a bit of a maze. With over 35,000 pieces of art, if you try to wing it here, you’re going to end 
up wandering in circles, passing through the same galleries three times on your way to see the Mona 
Lisa. You really do need a plan here. Option one, before you go, spend half an hour googling to 
figure out what it is you really want to see. Most of the highlights are located in the Denon 
wing, like the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Coronation of Napoleon, and of course the 
Mona Lisa. I do have to say she’s smaller than you probably think. There’s going to be a huge 
crowd, but she’s still a highlight. Option two is to take a guided tour. We did this the first time 
we went to the Louvre, and it made the experience 10 times better because they can actually give 
you the juicy stories behind all the art you’re seeing. I’ll link a great one down below. It has 
over 3,000 reviews and a 4.8 out of five rating. Don’t overschedule your itinerary. I know there’s 
so much to see in Paris and maybe this is a once in a-lifetime trip for you, but if you try to cram 
a week’s worth of activities into two, three days, you won’t enjoy it. You didn’t come here to rush 
through everything. You came to experience Paris. So try to limit yourself to two big activities 
per day, one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and leave some time in between to just 
wander through a quiet neighborhood, sit at a cafe and people watch or picnic by the 
Seine with a baguette and some cheese. Don’t use cars to get around. The traffic in Paris is 
really horrible, so the locals use the metro. It’s cheap and you can get almost anywhere within the 
city in like 30 minutes. So here’s how it works. You can buy a Navigo Easy card at just about any 
metro machine. The card costs 2 euros and then you can load rides onto it as often as you want 
for about 2.5 euros per ride. Just stay alert though because pickpockets really love the metro, 
especially lines 1 and 4. They often strike right as the doors are about to close. So keep your bag 
in front of you and your phone tucked away if you can. Don’t visit in July and August. We did that 
this year and it comes with its challenges. The streets were super crowded. We had some brutally 
hot days. And in August, a lot of small shops and bakeries actually shut down for their annual 
summer vacation. We’ve also visited in May, June, September, and I’d say it’s way more relaxed. 
Now, if your only option is to go in summer, you’re still going to have a great time. But 
do make sure to just start your day a little bit earlier in the mornings to avoid some of 
the crowds and make sure to book all the top sites in advance because they really do sell out, 
especially in summer. Next up, restaurant fails. Mmmmm. We love food and Paris has one of the 
best cuisines in the world, but there’s also a bunch of pitfalls when you go to a French 
restaurant. Don’t sit down at a cafe without checking the menu. This was visit number eight 
for us to Paris and we still fell for this one. Just be a bit mindful where you sit down, check 
prices first because sometimes you forget like we did and then you end up paying like 30 dollars 
for two small cappuccinos and two waters. This place doesn’t even have a view and the spoon 
they gave Naick with his cappuccino is really, really dirty. At least the coffee was good. 
Now I’m doubting between paying and just… Every restaurant in Paris is required by law to 
display their menu outside. So just take a second to check the prices. The locals do it every time. 
As will we from now on. And don’t always order ‘a la carte’. If you’re ordering lunch a la carte in 
Paris, you are wasting money. You should try the ‘formule dejeuner’. It’s a fixed-price lunch 
menu where you get two or three courses for around 15 to 25 euros. That often saves you 30 to 
50% on your meal. And don’t worry, this isn’t some tourist gimmick. It’ll usually feature some of the 
best dishes that they have, but it is a weekday only kind of deal. Now, this next one is a major 
culinary faux-pas in France, but it’s something that we see people do all the time. Don’t ask 
to customize dishes at a restaurant. Back home, you might always ask for no onions or sauce on the 
side. In France, the chef decides what goes on the plate. And asking to modify the dish can really 
offend someone. If you have dietary restrictions, no problem. Do tell your waiter about it, but they 
will usually help you pick another dish instead of modifying one. Don’t be afraid of weirder dishes. 
Escargots, frog legs. It sounds like a dare, but in Paris, these are actually delicacies, 
and some of them are honestly amazing. Just don’t try them at some overpriced cafe next 
to the Eiffel Tower or you’re going to end up with snails that have the texture of a shoe. It’s best 
to go to a local bistro that does these dishes really well. We love L’Escargot de Montorgeuil 
and we go there every time we’re in Paris. The frog legs are garlicky and crispy, kind of like a 
French chicken wing. And if you’re curious about steak tartare, yes, that is raw beef, but I do 
recommend you try it because I personally love it. I had my favorite one at Procope restaurant. Don’t 
assume restaurants are open all day. In Paris, most restaurants close between lunch and dinner, 
not because they’re lazy, but because the chefs are working their French kitchen magic for the 
dinner shift. That’s why the food is so good. So, lunch is usually from noon to 2:30 p.m. and then 
the doors close until about 7 or 8:00 p.m. when they reopen for dinner. Some spots do serve 
food all day. Just look for a sign that says ‘service continu’. And if you can’t find one of 
those, there’s bakeries on every street corner, so you’ll be just fine. Don’t be surprised 
by cafe culture. Whenever I arrive in Paris, one of the first places I go is to a nice little 
cafe. I order a coffee and I just people watch. I love this so much. But just don’t expect them 
to have a Starbucks style menu. In France, a cafe means a tiny espresso. That’s the standard. 
If you want something smoother, we usually order a cafe noisette, which is the same but with 
like a splash of steamed milk. Or if you’re craving something really big and milky, go for a 
cafe creme. Of course, you’re also going to have a cappuccino and stuff, but these are like the 
standouts in a French cafe. Fun fact, if you have your coffee standing, ‘au comptoir’, you’ll often 
get it at half the price. We do this all the time, especially when we have to pee because public 
bathrooms in Paris do exist, but they’re kind of rare and I don’t think they’re very… pleasant. 
Next up, don’t dress like you’re on a catwalk. Paris may be the fashion capital of the world, but 
that does not mean people are strutting around in designer clothes from head to toe. You want to 
prioritize comfort, especially for your shoes. We averaged 20,000 steps a day in Paris and these 
streets are full of cobblestones. You also want to bring a light jacket or a scarf because churches 
like the Notre Dame expect you to cover your shoulders and your knees. And bring at least one 
nicer outfit. Evenings in Paris are a little more polished and some restaurants and bars will turn 
you away if you show up in shorts and sneakers. Don’t expect American-style friendliness. You 
walk into a cafe, flash a big smile, and say hi there. And then the waiter gives you a very calm, 
composed ‘bonjour monsieur’. I know that can feel a little bit cold, but in France, it’s actually a 
sign of good manners. When speaking to strangers, they’re always a little bit more formal because 
they want to give you some space and respect your boundaries. So, don’t take it personally. Don’t 
be that tourist on the metro. There are a bunch of unspoken rules when you take the Paris Metro. 
Every day, we saw tourists charging onto the metro like there was a Black Friday sale. it isn’t going 
to leave without you, so just chill. Then there’s the escalators. They’re kind of like highways. 
If you’re just standing still, stay on the right so people can overtake you on the left. And if 
you’re sitting on one of those fold down seats and it gets crowded, you should stand up so everyone 
has a little bit more space. It’s really expected here. Also, if you’re planning to do a tour while 
you’re in Paris, there are some things you might want to avoid. I’ll get to that in just a second, 
but first, don’t treat Paris like a theme park. A lot of tourists come here and scribble their 
names on benches. They toss coins into fountains that aren’t meant for wishes or they’ll hang 
padlocks on every bridge they can find. Paris is not just for you to make memories and selfies. 
People actually live here. The locks in particular are a problem. There’s so many of them that their 
weight has damaged historic bridges. And I get it. It’s romantic. We did this too the first 
time we came to Paris. You buy a lock and write your initials on it. You lock it onto a bridge 
and then you throw away the key into the Seine River. But these days, this is actually illegal 
and the city is constantly removing locks. So, don’t do it. Don’t ignore French table manners. 
Like I said, the French are big on politeness. First, slurping or burping. In some cultures, 
especially in Asia, this shows you’re enjoying the meal. But on this trip, we’ve actually twice 
been sat next to a table where the chewing was… impressively loud. It’s considered rude in Paris. 
Then, speaking too loudly. Americans in particular can sometimes be a little bit loud. I know that 
in the US it’s normal to bring high volume. It means you’re enthusiastic. But in Europe, we’re 
a little bit more quiet. So if you notice all the other tables around you are just a little 
bit more quiet, lower your volume a little bit. And then there is putting your elbows on the 
table. This is considered slouching, so try not to do it. Even if you follow every tip in this video 
so far, for some people, Paris is still not going to live up to the hype. So, let’s dive into a few 
reasons why that might be. Don’t just do cookie cutter tours. You’ll see them everywhere. Those 
massive Seine river boats packed like sardine cans or hop on hop off buses crawling through traffic. 
We’ve done those. And each time I walked away kind of feeling like it kills that magic that you come 
to Paris to experience. We much preferred renting a bike or an electric scooter to taking one of 
the hop on hop off buses. And if you want to do a cruise on the Seine, it’s much more magical if 
you’re not on a super crowded boat. This time we did an evening dinner cruise and it was one of the 
best things we’ve done on all our trips to Paris. The food was great, the wine was amazing, and 
you get to glide past all these beautiful sites. I’ll link the one we did in the description box 
below. It’s a bit of a splurge, but totally worth it. Don’t get sucked into FOMO. You don’t have to 
climb the Eiffel Tower. You’re not a bad traveler if the Louvre is not your thing. This is your 
trip and you’re under no obligation to do all the stuff other people say you have to do. So, if you 
want to spend the morning just sitting in cafes, eating an irresponsible amount of croissants, 
just go for it. Next up is a phenomenon that is so common that there is even an official name 
for it… Don’t succumb to Paris syndrome. This is when you imagine charming little cafes, 
accordion music playing on every street corner. Paris is beautiful, but it’s also a real city. 
Some areas are noisy, gritty, even a little bit smelly along the river banks. You have to come 
with realistic expectations. But now for one of the most important items on this entire list. 
Don’t stress too much. Look, you’re not going to nail all of this stuff all of the time. 
You’re going to butcher a French word. You’re going to overpay for a coffee. And that’s okay. It 
happens to everyone. You’re still going to have an amazing time in Paris and this city is going to 
melt your heart like cheese on a warm baguette. But if there’s one thing that can ruin your trip, 
it’s scams. And Paris has a bunch of them. So go and watch our scams video here if you want to know 
how to avoid them. Or if you want to join us for 2 days exploring the most beautiful sights in Paris, 
go and watch our other Paris video right here. .

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0.16 There are some things you should never do 
in Paris. Mistakes that waste your time,
5.44 drain your wallet, and instantly mark you 
as a clueless tourist. We’re Naick and Kim,
11.2 and after eight visits to Paris, in this video, 
we’ll show you what not to wear, what never to
16.56 do at a restaurant, and the tourist traps that 
catch people every time. Don’t book a hotel near
22.64 the Eiffel Tower. I know it looks dreamy in the 
movies, but in real life, it s*cks. Aside from
28.4 the tower, there’s nothing to do here. It’s all 
souvenir shops, overpriced cafes, and tour buses.
34.48 Plus, you’re really far from everything else, so 
you’ll waste hours riding the metro. Don’t make
40.0 that mistake. Instead, you want to book a place 
in a lively neighborhood like Le Marais, the Latin
45.12 Quarter, the 11th Arrondissement. That is where 
real Parisians go to eat and hang out. Don’t just
51.04 start speaking in English when you enter a shop 
or restaurant. In Paris, that is considered really
57.04 rude. Always start by saying bonjour and make eye 
contact. It’s a basic sign of respect. And if you
63.52 skip it, don’t be surprised if your waiter 
is a little bit short with you. Then you ask
69.68 ‘parlez-vous anglais?’, do you speak English? Even 
if you butcher the pronunciation, people really
74.64 appreciate the effort. And many Parisians speak 
at least some English. If they don’t, don’t worry.
80.08 Google Translate, the offline version, can help 
you translate your menu. Speaking of restaurants,
85.12 what about tipping? Do the locals do it? Will 
you offend someone if you don’t? I’ll tell you
90.08 exactly how it works in a second. But first, don’t 
buy pastries at a random bakery. In Paris, not
96.96 every place that sells bread is actually a real 
bakery. Some places just reheat frozen baguettes
103.28 that came out of a factory. Look for one that says 
‘boulangerie’. By French law, they can only use
109.28 that word if they bake everything fresh on site. 
This is where locals pick up their daily baguette
114.72 or a buttery pain au chocolat. If there’s a line 
in the morning, that’s a good sign. You can also
120.16 just check the reviews on Google Maps. For fancier 
desserts like an eclair or a lemon tart, go to a
126.0 ‘patisserie’. But be careful if there’s a tiny 
star on the label. That means it’s been frozen.
132.32 Now, of course, one bad croissant is not going to 
ruin your trip. But pickpockets definitely can.
138.72 So, let’s dive into money and safety. Don’t let 
the pickpockets win. Paris is pretty safe overall,
145.04 but for pickpocketing, it’s one of the worst 
cities in Europe. The pickpockets in Paris operate
150.32 like pros. One picks the target, another distracts 
you by bumping into you or asking you a question,
156.96 and then the third makes the grab before you even 
realize it. You want to be especially careful
162.48 around tourist hotspots like the Eiffel Tower, 
Notre Dame, Montmartre, and on crowded metro
168.4 lines. Thousands of people have their passports 
and their wallets stolen in these few spots alone,
173.84 but you don’t have to be one of them. Never 
hang your bag on the back of your chair at
178.48 a cafe. You want to put it in your lap or 
loop the strap around your leg. Back pockets,
183.92 don’t use them. Just split your cash and cards 
between your front pockets, which is what Naick
189.04 does. If you carry a purse, keep it zipped and 
in front of your body at all times. And in crowds
194.8 or if someone randomly approaches you on the 
street, place one hand on your bag or phone. It
199.92 shows you’re alert and that’s usually all it takes 
for them to move on. Don’t dial 911. If you have
206.0 an emergency, you need to call 112. That is the 
European emergency number. It works for police,
213.2 firefighters, the ambulance, and yes, they do 
have an English-speaking operator as well. So,
218.64 just remember 112. Next, don’t mess up tipping. 
Paying the bill can be such an awkward moment
225.92 if you don’t know the tipping culture. You 
don’t want to be rude and tip too little,
229.84 but you also don’t want to overdo it and look 
completely clueless. By law, French restaurants
235.2 have to include the service in your bill. So, 
technically, you don’t have to tip at all,
240.56 but many locals do still leave a little extra 
if the waiter really did a great job. At a cafe,
245.84 you can just round up the bill or give 1 or 2 
euros extra. And at a restaurant, 3 to5 euros is
252.0 great. If you’re used to tipping 15-20%, don’t 
worry. Servers in France earn a real salary and
258.64 they’re not relying on your tips to make a proper 
living. And if you are being pushed to tip 20%,
264.4 then you’re probably at a tourist trap restaurant, 
which brings me to my next point. Don’t fall for
271.04 tourist trap restaurants. The tourist traps in 
Paris are sneaky. Obvious spots like this are
277.76 rare in Paris. Even the worst restaurants in the 
city still manage to look cute until they hit you
283.92 with a microwaved onion soup and a baguette that’s 
older than the Mona Lisa. Skip the restaurants
288.96 right next to major monuments like the Louvre or 
the Eiffel Tower. This place is charging €9 for
295.04 a Coke. Really? They don’t care about serving you 
good food because they know you’re a tourist and
300.64 you’re never going to go back. If the entire menu 
is in English or they’re pushing an ‘authentic
305.84 French breakfast’, run away. A real French 
restaurant just calls that breakfast. Use Google
312.24 Maps to look for good restaurants. We look for 
four stars or more and at least a couple hundred
317.76 reviews. Some things that might be totally normal 
where you’re from, like how you order or how you
323.12 eat, are actually considered rude in Paris. So, 
we’re going to dive into that in just a minute.
328.32 But first, don’t hail a taxi on the street. 
Flagging down a random cab in Paris is a risky
335.28 move. Some unlicensed drivers pretend to be legit, 
but then they overcharge tourists or they take a
341.2 longer route on purpose. If you need to grab a 
taxi off the street, just make sure it’s a G7
346.72 taxi. It’s the biggest taxi company in Paris. They 
use the meter and they won’t try to rip you off.
352.24 Or you can just do what we do, which is use an 
Uber. It’s super safe and super easy. Don’t go to
359.84 major attractions without a reservation. Nothing 
ruins a day in Paris faster than showing up to
365.44 a major attraction only to find out that it’s 
completely sold out. When we visited this summer,
371.52 we almost missed the Louvre and Versailles because 
they were booked out for an entire week. And at
377.52 the Eiffel Tower, we had to climb 674 stairs up 
to the second floor because there were no more
384.0 elevator tickets available. That’s the reality of 
Paris. Things sell out. And even if they don’t,
390.0 the lines at the ticket booths are brutal. If 
you show up thinking you can just grab a ticket
394.24 at the entrance, you’ll probably have to wait at 
least an hour, maybe two. But you can avoid this,
400.88 and the best way to do that is by booking tickets 
in advance. We get all our tickets on Get Your
405.92 Guide. Get your Guide is a website that offers 
over 65,000 experiences worldwide. The great
411.36 thing about these guys is you can just buy all 
your tickets in one place, and it’s really easy.
416.24 I’ll link the tickets we used in the description 
box below so you know exactly which ones to get.
420.8 You can also scan the QR codes you see on the 
screen right now if you want to buy the same
425.12 tickets we did for the Louvre for Versailles and 
our Seine River cruise. Try to book a few weeks
431.6 in advance. Don’t forget to check closing days 
and strikes. In Paris, many museums and bakeries
437.84 close one day a week. Some restaurants don’t 
open at all on the weekend and it’s sacred,
443.2 kind of like cheese. The French also love a good 
strike. In 2024 alone, Paris had 10 to 15 strike
450.0 days, mostly hitting metros, buses, or trains. 
Most strikes are announced in advance, though,
455.76 so just make sure to double check beforehand 
because you don’t want to be waiting for the
459.68 bus to go to Versailles or worse, the airport, 
and find out that your ride is not coming. Okay,
465.68 I had to get out of the room for a little bit to 
let housekeeping do their thing. But this next
469.92 one is a mistake we learned about the hard way. 
Don’t book a hotel without reading the reviews.
476.8 When Naick and I visited Paris for the first 
time, we booked a cute little boutique hotel
481.44 at a great price. But then when we showed up, 
it was basically like a shoe box in the attic.
486.64 The ceiling was so slanted that Naick couldn’t 
even properly stand up in our room. It turns out
491.68 we had booked a ‘chambre de bonne’, which is what 
you call a room that used to be for the household
497.28 servants, but that some hotels have now converted 
into budget friendly rooms. These are pretty
503.12 common in Paris, but the listings often sugarcoat 
it a little bit. That’s just one thing to look out
508.4 for. Some of these older hotels can also have 
paper thin walls, no elevators. Always read the
514.72 reviews. Don’t just look at the star rating or the 
photos. Next up, don’t go to the Louvre without
520.56 a plan. The Louvre is wow, but it is massive and 
a bit of a maze. With over 35,000 pieces of art,
528.56 if you try to wing it here, you’re going to end 
up wandering in circles, passing through the same
533.68 galleries three times on your way to see the Mona 
Lisa. You really do need a plan here. Option one,
539.6 before you go, spend half an hour googling to 
figure out what it is you really want to see.
545.28 Most of the highlights are located in the Denon 
wing, like the Winged Victory of Samothrace,
550.56 the Coronation of Napoleon, and of course the 
Mona Lisa. I do have to say she’s smaller than
556.16 you probably think. There’s going to be a huge 
crowd, but she’s still a highlight. Option two is
562.8 to take a guided tour. We did this the first time 
we went to the Louvre, and it made the experience
568.16 10 times better because they can actually give 
you the juicy stories behind all the art you’re
572.72 seeing. I’ll link a great one down below. It has 
over 3,000 reviews and a 4.8 out of five rating.
578.96 Don’t overschedule your itinerary. I know there’s 
so much to see in Paris and maybe this is a once
585.36 in a-lifetime trip for you, but if you try to cram 
a week’s worth of activities into two, three days,
590.08 you won’t enjoy it. You didn’t come here to rush 
through everything. You came to experience Paris.
596.72 So try to limit yourself to two big activities 
per day, one in the morning, one in the afternoon,
603.6 and leave some time in between to just 
wander through a quiet neighborhood,
607.6 sit at a cafe and people watch or picnic by the 
Seine with a baguette and some cheese. Don’t
613.04 use cars to get around. The traffic in Paris is 
really horrible, so the locals use the metro. It’s
619.6 cheap and you can get almost anywhere within the 
city in like 30 minutes. So here’s how it works.
625.28 You can buy a Navigo Easy card at just about any 
metro machine. The card costs 2 euros and then
631.52 you can load rides onto it as often as you want 
for about 2.5 euros per ride. Just stay alert
638.16 though because pickpockets really love the metro, 
especially lines 1 and 4. They often strike right
644.32 as the doors are about to close. So keep your bag 
in front of you and your phone tucked away if you
648.88 can. Don’t visit in July and August. We did that 
this year and it comes with its challenges. The
655.28 streets were super crowded. We had some brutally 
hot days. And in August, a lot of small shops
661.2 and bakeries actually shut down for their annual 
summer vacation. We’ve also visited in May, June,
667.52 September, and I’d say it’s way more relaxed. 
Now, if your only option is to go in summer,
673.04 you’re still going to have a great time. But 
do make sure to just start your day a little
676.8 bit earlier in the mornings to avoid some of 
the crowds and make sure to book all the top
682.0 sites in advance because they really do sell out, 
especially in summer. Next up, restaurant fails.
691.76 Mmmmm. We love food and Paris has one of the 
best cuisines in the world, but there’s also
698.72 a bunch of pitfalls when you go to a French 
restaurant. Don’t sit down at a cafe without
704.96 checking the menu. This was visit number eight 
for us to Paris and we still fell for this one.
711.92 Just be a bit mindful where you sit down, check 
prices first because sometimes you forget like we
716.64 did and then you end up paying like 30 dollars 
for two small cappuccinos and two waters. This
721.76 place doesn’t even have a view and the spoon 
they gave Naick with his cappuccino is really,
727.36 really dirty. At least the coffee was good. 
Now I’m doubting between paying and just…
734.96 Every restaurant in Paris is required by law to 
display their menu outside. So just take a second
740.88 to check the prices. The locals do it every time. 
As will we from now on. And don’t always order ‘a
748.32 la carte’. If you’re ordering lunch a la carte in 
Paris, you are wasting money. You should try the
753.92 ‘formule dejeuner’. It’s a fixed-price lunch 
menu where you get two or three courses for
759.52 around 15 to 25 euros. That often saves you 30 to 
50% on your meal. And don’t worry, this isn’t some
768.88 tourist gimmick. It’ll usually feature some of the 
best dishes that they have, but it is a weekday
774.64 only kind of deal. Now, this next one is a major 
culinary faux-pas in France, but it’s something
780.64 that we see people do all the time. Don’t ask 
to customize dishes at a restaurant. Back home,
786.8 you might always ask for no onions or sauce on the 
side. In France, the chef decides what goes on the
792.88 plate. And asking to modify the dish can really 
offend someone. If you have dietary restrictions,
798.72 no problem. Do tell your waiter about it, but they 
will usually help you pick another dish instead of
804.4 modifying one. Don’t be afraid of weirder dishes. 
Escargots, frog legs. It sounds like a dare,
811.36 but in Paris, these are actually delicacies, 
and some of them are honestly amazing.
816.48 Just don’t try them at some overpriced cafe next 
to the Eiffel Tower or you’re going to end up with
821.6 snails that have the texture of a shoe. It’s best 
to go to a local bistro that does these dishes
827.04 really well. We love L’Escargot de Montorgeuil 
and we go there every time we’re in Paris. The
832.72 frog legs are garlicky and crispy, kind of like a 
French chicken wing. And if you’re curious about
838.8 steak tartare, yes, that is raw beef, but I do 
recommend you try it because I personally love it.
844.4 I had my favorite one at Procope restaurant. Don’t 
assume restaurants are open all day. In Paris,
851.92 most restaurants close between lunch and dinner, 
not because they’re lazy, but because the chefs
857.12 are working their French kitchen magic for the 
dinner shift. That’s why the food is so good. So,
863.52 lunch is usually from noon to 2:30 p.m. and then 
the doors close until about 7 or 8:00 p.m. when
869.92 they reopen for dinner. Some spots do serve 
food all day. Just look for a sign that says
874.88 ‘service continu’. And if you can’t find one of 
those, there’s bakeries on every street corner,
880.0 so you’ll be just fine. Don’t be surprised 
by cafe culture. Whenever I arrive in Paris,
885.84 one of the first places I go is to a nice little 
cafe. I order a coffee and I just people watch. I
891.28 love this so much. But just don’t expect them 
to have a Starbucks style menu. In France,
897.28 a cafe means a tiny espresso. That’s the standard. 
If you want something smoother, we usually order
903.6 a cafe noisette, which is the same but with 
like a splash of steamed milk. Or if you’re
908.08 craving something really big and milky, go for a 
cafe creme. Of course, you’re also going to have
912.48 a cappuccino and stuff, but these are like the 
standouts in a French cafe. Fun fact, if you have
917.52 your coffee standing, ‘au comptoir’, you’ll often 
get it at half the price. We do this all the time,
924.08 especially when we have to pee because public 
bathrooms in Paris do exist, but they’re kind of
929.52 rare and I don’t think they’re very… pleasant. 
Next up, don’t dress like you’re on a catwalk.
938.8 Paris may be the fashion capital of the world, but 
that does not mean people are strutting around in
943.44 designer clothes from head to toe. You want to 
prioritize comfort, especially for your shoes.
948.96 We averaged 20,000 steps a day in Paris and these 
streets are full of cobblestones. You also want to
955.2 bring a light jacket or a scarf because churches 
like the Notre Dame expect you to cover your
959.76 shoulders and your knees. And bring at least one 
nicer outfit. Evenings in Paris are a little more
966.4 polished and some restaurants and bars will turn 
you away if you show up in shorts and sneakers.
972.0 Don’t expect American-style friendliness. You 
walk into a cafe, flash a big smile, and say hi
977.92 there. And then the waiter gives you a very calm, 
composed ‘bonjour monsieur’. I know that can feel
982.88 a little bit cold, but in France, it’s actually a 
sign of good manners. When speaking to strangers,
988.08 they’re always a little bit more formal because 
they want to give you some space and respect your
992.16 boundaries. So, don’t take it personally. Don’t 
be that tourist on the metro. There are a bunch
997.84 of unspoken rules when you take the Paris Metro. 
Every day, we saw tourists charging onto the metro
1003.76 like there was a Black Friday sale. it isn’t going 
to leave without you, so just chill. Then there’s
1010.0 the escalators. They’re kind of like highways. 
If you’re just standing still, stay on the right
1014.24 so people can overtake you on the left. And if 
you’re sitting on one of those fold down seats and
1019.12 it gets crowded, you should stand up so everyone 
has a little bit more space. It’s really expected
1024.48 here. Also, if you’re planning to do a tour while 
you’re in Paris, there are some things you might
1028.48 want to avoid. I’ll get to that in just a second, 
but first, don’t treat Paris like a theme park.
1034.56 A lot of tourists come here and scribble their 
names on benches. They toss coins into fountains
1039.36 that aren’t meant for wishes or they’ll hang 
padlocks on every bridge they can find. Paris
1044.88 is not just for you to make memories and selfies. 
People actually live here. The locks in particular
1051.52 are a problem. There’s so many of them that their 
weight has damaged historic bridges. And I get
1057.04 it. It’s romantic. We did this too the first 
time we came to Paris. You buy a lock and write
1061.28 your initials on it. You lock it onto a bridge 
and then you throw away the key into the Seine
1066.4 River. But these days, this is actually illegal 
and the city is constantly removing locks. So,
1072.8 don’t do it. Don’t ignore French table manners. 
Like I said, the French are big on politeness.
1081.04 First, slurping or burping. In some cultures, 
especially in Asia, this shows you’re enjoying
1086.4 the meal. But on this trip, we’ve actually twice 
been sat next to a table where the chewing was…
1093.36 impressively loud. It’s considered rude in Paris. 
Then, speaking too loudly. Americans in particular
1100.72 can sometimes be a little bit loud. I know that 
in the US it’s normal to bring high volume. It
1106.56 means you’re enthusiastic. But in Europe, we’re 
a little bit more quiet. So if you notice all
1111.36 the other tables around you are just a little 
bit more quiet, lower your volume a little bit.
1116.64 And then there is putting your elbows on the 
table. This is considered slouching, so try not to
1122.88 do it. Even if you follow every tip in this video 
so far, for some people, Paris is still not going
1128.4 to live up to the hype. So, let’s dive into a few 
reasons why that might be. Don’t just do cookie
1133.92 cutter tours. You’ll see them everywhere. Those 
massive Seine river boats packed like sardine cans
1140.08 or hop on hop off buses crawling through traffic. 
We’ve done those. And each time I walked away kind
1146.16 of feeling like it kills that magic that you come 
to Paris to experience. We much preferred renting
1152.64 a bike or an electric scooter to taking one of 
the hop on hop off buses. And if you want to do
1157.52 a cruise on the Seine, it’s much more magical if 
you’re not on a super crowded boat. This time we
1163.28 did an evening dinner cruise and it was one of the 
best things we’ve done on all our trips to Paris.
1168.72 The food was great, the wine was amazing, and 
you get to glide past all these beautiful sites.
1174.56 I’ll link the one we did in the description box 
below. It’s a bit of a splurge, but totally worth
1180.32 it. Don’t get sucked into FOMO. You don’t have to 
climb the Eiffel Tower. You’re not a bad traveler
1187.44 if the Louvre is not your thing. This is your 
trip and you’re under no obligation to do all the
1193.6 stuff other people say you have to do. So, if you 
want to spend the morning just sitting in cafes,
1199.44 eating an irresponsible amount of croissants, 
just go for it. Next up is a phenomenon that is
1205.84 so common that there is even an official name 
for it… Don’t succumb to Paris syndrome.
1212.72 This is when you imagine charming little cafes, 
accordion music playing on every street corner.
1218.72 Paris is beautiful, but it’s also a real city. 
Some areas are noisy, gritty, even a little bit
1225.92 smelly along the river banks. You have to come 
with realistic expectations. But now for one of
1232.16 the most important items on this entire list. 
Don’t stress too much. Look, you’re not going
1238.4 to nail all of this stuff all of the time. 
You’re going to butcher a French word. You’re
1243.36 going to overpay for a coffee. And that’s okay. It 
happens to everyone. You’re still going to have an
1248.96 amazing time in Paris and this city is going to 
melt your heart like cheese on a warm baguette.
1254.72 But if there’s one thing that can ruin your trip, 
it’s scams. And Paris has a bunch of them. So go
1260.64 and watch our scams video here if you want to know 
how to avoid them. Or if you want to join us for 2
1266.0 days exploring the most beautiful sights in Paris, 
go and watch our other Paris video right here.
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