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Went to Europe in 2015 including Paris.
Cool architecture and history, hella romanticized.
Cool architecture and history, hella romanticized.
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Just avoid Nice. That place was overrated IMO.
There are better smaller towns.
I’ve only been to Paris which I thought was dirty, but was during the winter. Had we gone during summer, I think it’d be a different experience.
Not going to lie, we went around on a tour bus and when you drive around and see the Eiffel Tower peak up its spectacular, then you see it in person and it’s truly truly amazing.
We ended up in the main train station coming in from London and people were just eyeing us up lol, had to keep all your belongings in front of you. Wallets in the inside pockets of your jacket and phones out only when needed (in the train station).
Overall, I’d like to go back and experience the other cities in France, the less touristy the better.
Just like any other country you visit, regardless of your race, religion etc. Respect the culture. If you do this and they’re still disrespectful, it ain’t your bad fam.
There are better smaller towns.
I’ve only been to Paris which I thought was dirty, but was during the winter. Had we gone during summer, I think it’d be a different experience.
Not going to lie, we went around on a tour bus and when you drive around and see the Eiffel Tower peak up its spectacular, then you see it in person and it’s truly truly amazing.
We ended up in the main train station coming in from London and people were just eyeing us up lol, had to keep all your belongings in front of you. Wallets in the inside pockets of your jacket and phones out only when needed (in the train station).
Overall, I’d like to go back and experience the other cities in France, the less touristy the better.
Just like any other country you visit, regardless of your race, religion etc. Respect the culture. If you do this and they’re still disrespectful, it ain’t your bad fam.
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Posted in the travel thread. Relevant here too. I have a decent list for Nice too that I'll post eventually.
As promised, here comes our Paris list for restaurants:
Les Apotres de Pigalle (South American)
Allard (gourmet)
Benoit (escargot)
Balagan (Israeli)
Miznon (Israeli)
Le 52 (locals frequent)
Le Grand Bain (seasonal)
Clamato (seafood, oysters)
Breizh Cafe (crepe, galette)
L'Ami Jean (pigeon, pork belly)
Bistrot Paul Bert (cote de boeuf, souffle)
Le Servan (duck heart croquettes, oeuf au plat; set lunch for 27 euros)
Chez La Vieille (rabbit stew; entrees 20-25 euros)
Pierre Sang (Korean)
L'Avant Comptoir (ham croquettes, macaroons, ham waffles)
Ellsworth (music; my co-workers frequent here)
La Tour Montlhery (open late)
Le Baritan (beef cheek; 19 euros lunch)
Anahi (Argentina, steak frites)
Epicure (3 Michelin stars)
Vivant (6 euros wines, plates)
Raviolis Chinois Nord-Est (jiaozi)
Le Baratin (wine bar)
Les Arlots (sausage and mash; 20 euros lunch)
Grand Coeur (Brasilian, parmesan panna cotta)
L'Amarante (chocolate mousse)
Brest at Chez Michel (choux)
Abri (lunch, pork katsu)
Zerda Cafe (grilled sausages)
Clown Bar (small plates)
Chez Aline (cheap, ham sandwich)
Mokonuts (dessert)
Septime (duck filet)
A La Biche Au Bois (roasted stew)
Biondi (beef, entrecote)
Caillebotte (roumegous oysters)
Le Villaret (braised beef; 25 euros lunch)
La Bien Venu (spicy donburi curry)
La Bourse Et La Vie (braised lamb neck)
Taloa at A. Noste (taloa, Basque sandwich)
Restaurant David Toutain (tasting menus)
Au Petit Tonneau (veal, 22 euros)
Divellec (prix-fixe lunch, 49 euros)
L'Arpege (3 Michelin stars)
L'Huitrerie Regis (oysters)
Cafe Trama (croque monsieur)
Josephine Chez Dumonet (beef Bourguignon)
Le Severo (beef tartare, frites)
Pho Tai
Abri Soba
Paris-New York (burgers)
Racines (pasta)
Da Graziella (pizza)
Sur Mer (three-course dinner; 32 euros)
Passerini (weekday lunch 24 euros)
Miznon (lamb kebab pita)
Les Deserteurs (set lunch 30 euros)
La Chateaubriand (Michelin; 70 euros)
Quinsou (35 euros lunch)
Les Pantins (20 euros lunch)
Deux Fois Plus De Piment (spicy beef ragu)
Le Tagine (wine bottles 25 euros)
Le Ruisseau (bleu cheese burger)
Boutique Yam'Tcha (pork buns)
Happy eating. I'll be back in May to add to this list.
As promised, here comes our Paris list for restaurants:
Les Apotres de Pigalle (South American)
Allard (gourmet)
Benoit (escargot)
Balagan (Israeli)
Miznon (Israeli)
Le 52 (locals frequent)
Le Grand Bain (seasonal)
Clamato (seafood, oysters)
Breizh Cafe (crepe, galette)
L'Ami Jean (pigeon, pork belly)
Bistrot Paul Bert (cote de boeuf, souffle)
Le Servan (duck heart croquettes, oeuf au plat; set lunch for 27 euros)
Chez La Vieille (rabbit stew; entrees 20-25 euros)
Pierre Sang (Korean)
L'Avant Comptoir (ham croquettes, macaroons, ham waffles)
Ellsworth (music; my co-workers frequent here)
La Tour Montlhery (open late)
Le Baritan (beef cheek; 19 euros lunch)
Anahi (Argentina, steak frites)
Epicure (3 Michelin stars)
Vivant (6 euros wines, plates)
Raviolis Chinois Nord-Est (jiaozi)
Le Baratin (wine bar)
Les Arlots (sausage and mash; 20 euros lunch)
Grand Coeur (Brasilian, parmesan panna cotta)
L'Amarante (chocolate mousse)
Brest at Chez Michel (choux)
Abri (lunch, pork katsu)
Zerda Cafe (grilled sausages)
Clown Bar (small plates)
Chez Aline (cheap, ham sandwich)
Mokonuts (dessert)
Septime (duck filet)
A La Biche Au Bois (roasted stew)
Biondi (beef, entrecote)
Caillebotte (roumegous oysters)
Le Villaret (braised beef; 25 euros lunch)
La Bien Venu (spicy donburi curry)
La Bourse Et La Vie (braised lamb neck)
Taloa at A. Noste (taloa, Basque sandwich)
Restaurant David Toutain (tasting menus)
Au Petit Tonneau (veal, 22 euros)
Divellec (prix-fixe lunch, 49 euros)
L'Arpege (3 Michelin stars)
L'Huitrerie Regis (oysters)
Cafe Trama (croque monsieur)
Josephine Chez Dumonet (beef Bourguignon)
Le Severo (beef tartare, frites)
Pho Tai
Abri Soba
Paris-New York (burgers)
Racines (pasta)
Da Graziella (pizza)
Sur Mer (three-course dinner; 32 euros)
Passerini (weekday lunch 24 euros)
Miznon (lamb kebab pita)
Les Deserteurs (set lunch 30 euros)
La Chateaubriand (Michelin; 70 euros)
Quinsou (35 euros lunch)
Les Pantins (20 euros lunch)
Deux Fois Plus De Piment (spicy beef ragu)
Le Tagine (wine bottles 25 euros)
Le Ruisseau (bleu cheese burger)
Boutique Yam'Tcha (pork buns)
Happy eating. I'll be back in May to add to this list.
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My favorite city in the entire world. Stayed in the African quarters near Montmarte/Sacre Couer. Me and my cousin would always come back to our AirBnB after midnight and needless to say it was sketch 
. Looking like fresh meat out there. Nothing happened though.
Paris Nore du Garde train station basically hunting grounds for pick pockets, thieves, and homeless so definitely be vigilant and if traveling with a buddy, cover each other’s backs.
. Looking like fresh meat out there. Nothing happened though. Paris Nore du Garde train station basically hunting grounds for pick pockets, thieves, and homeless so definitely be vigilant and if traveling with a buddy, cover each other’s backs.
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bump.
going next week 13-17.
going next week 13-17.
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will have to try some of these places out. I'm two weeks out until my trip.
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This trip in May 2018 was absolutely amazing. I loved it.
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Adding to my restaurant list. Stayed in the 15th district this go-round, so the additions are specific to that arrondissement. Little more peace and quiet being further away from the city center. Interacted with the locals more.
Les Artisans:
Ate here three times. Their brunch is stellar. Eggs benedict, croque-monsieur and this sesame bagel loaded with bacon, cheddar, poached egg and avocado. Crushed with Moscow Mules. Also had a late-night burger there that was very, very good. Satisfied my munchies. They usually open until 2 AM every night.
Le Borromee:
The decor is not fancy. Very casual environment, but the food was quality. We shared an avocado with crab appetizer. Wifey ordered tartare for her entree, I had the beef dish with potatoes. Washed down with a Cote du Marmandais I wasn't crazy about, switched up to their Chinon for my second glass. Paired better with our food.
There's a little bakery right next to Les Artisans on Rue Lecourbe that had the best croissants we had the entire trip. Tiramisu was also fantastic. Crepe was average.
Les Artisans:
Ate here three times. Their brunch is stellar. Eggs benedict, croque-monsieur and this sesame bagel loaded with bacon, cheddar, poached egg and avocado. Crushed with Moscow Mules. Also had a late-night burger there that was very, very good. Satisfied my munchies. They usually open until 2 AM every night.
Le Borromee:
The decor is not fancy. Very casual environment, but the food was quality. We shared an avocado with crab appetizer. Wifey ordered tartare for her entree, I had the beef dish with potatoes. Washed down with a Cote du Marmandais I wasn't crazy about, switched up to their Chinon for my second glass. Paired better with our food.
There's a little bakery right next to Les Artisans on Rue Lecourbe that had the best croissants we had the entire trip. Tiramisu was also fantastic. Crepe was average.
