25 Paris Mistakes You Really Don’t Need to Make

There is nothing wrong with being a tourist in Paris. You are one, after all. So go see the Eiffel Tower, take a Seine cruise, eat croissants, and take as many photos as your heart demands.

I’ve lived in Paris for more than 20 years, and there are a few Paris mistakes I see visitors make again and again that you really don’t need to make.

You don’t need to squeeze five major sights into one day. You don’t need to dress like a Parisian, hunt down places that no other tourist has discovered, or skip the Seine cruise because someone told you it’s too touristy. And you definitely don’t need to spend your entire trip rushing from one attraction to the next just so you can say you’ve seen everything.

At the same time, knowing a little about how Paris works can make your trip so much better. It can help you avoid mediocre meals next to major sights, spend less time crossing the city, keep your belongings safe, and avoid a few habits that will annoy Parisians along the way.

My approach is simple: enjoy Paris as a tourist, but add a local twist.

These are the 25 Paris mistakes I genuinely recommend avoiding because knowing about them will help you sidestep common pitfalls, make better use of your time and money, and simply get more out of your trip to Paris.

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#1 Thinking You Can Just Wing Your Paris Trip

I love leaving room for spontaneity in Paris. Some of the best afternoons are the ones where you wander around without much of a plan, stop for a coffee, browse a market, or end up somewhere you hadn’t intended to go.

But I wouldn’t wing the entire trip.

If there are places you absolutely want to visit, book them before you arrive. The same goes for a restaurant you’ve been dreaming about eating at. Waiting until you’re in Paris can mean discovering that the time slot you wanted is gone.

The trick is not to plan every hour. In fact, I recommend the opposite. Book the things that would genuinely disappoint you to miss, then leave space around them.

That gives you the best of both worlds. You won’t spend your vacation frantically searching for last minute tickets, but you still have time to wander, change your mind, sit on a terrace longer than expected, or follow something interesting you spotted along the way.

Paris is a wonderful city to be spontaneous in. You just don’t want your entire trip depending on spontaneity and ultimately miss out on things you would have loved.

#2 Trying to Squeeze Too Much Into One Day

Also Read: 4 Days in Paris: A Local’s Perfect First-Time Itinerary

One of the biggest Paris mistakes is looking at a map and thinking, “Oh, these aren’t that far apart. We can do all of them today.”

Technically, you probably can. But should you?

If your day includes the Louvre in the morning, Notre Dame before lunch, the Eiffel Tower in the afternoon, Montmartre for sunset, and a Seine cruise in the evening, you’ll spend half your day checking the time and figuring out how to get to the next place.

And you’ll miss one of the best parts of being in Paris: actually having time to enjoy where you are.

Instead, plan one or two major things that require reservation per day and build the rest of your day around them. If you’re visiting the Louvre, for example, spend some time afterward in the Tuileries, walk along the Seine, have lunch nearby, or simply sit somewhere for a while instead of immediately crossing Paris for the next attraction.

💡 My tip: Group things by area whenever you can. Paris isn’t enormous, but constantly going back and forth across the city eats up much more time and energy than you expect.

#4 Visiting Paris Sights at the Wrong Time

When you visit certain places in Paris can make a huge difference.

If I can avoid it by all means, I would never schedule Montmartre or the Champs-Élysées for the afternoon or even for a weekend day. Both get incredibly busy, and are much more enjoyable at quieter times.

In general, I try to schedule anything that is likely to be busy, crowded, or requires a time slot for the morning.

That doesn’t mean you’ll magically have the place to yourself. The Eiffel Tower is already busy in the morning, and so is the Louvre. But at least you get the most draining part of your sightseeing done while you’re still fresh.

And once your timed visit is done, you can have lunch, wander around a neighborhood, stop somewhere because it looks interesting, or change your plans completely. You can actually go with the flow instead of checking the time every 5 minutes because you’re terrified of missing your next time slot.

💡 My tip: Put your busiest or most structured sight first and keep the second half of the day more flexible. It won’t necessarily help you avoid every crowd, but it can make your entire day in Paris feel much less rushed.

#5 Staying Outside Paris Just to Save Money

Also read: Where to Stay in Paris: A Local’s Best Picks

I completely understand the temptation to book a hotel outside Paris because it’s cheaper. But if you can afford to stay in the center or even within the Paris city limits, I would.

And you absolutely don’t have to stay in one of the super central arrondissements to get that quintessential Paris feeling. You also don’t need to rule out the two digit arrondissements, they are lovely areas to stay and more affordable than the very center.

Personally, I would rather stay in a less fancy hotel in central Paris than in a beautiful hotel farther out or in the suburbs.

There is nothing wrong with the Paris suburbs. Many are great places to live and visit. But they often have a very different feel from Paris itself, and probably not the atmosphere you’re imagining when you’re planning your first trip to Paris.

There is also the practical side. Staying within Paris makes it much easier to pop back to your hotel, drop off shopping, change before dinner, take a break, or stay out a little longer without thinking about the journey home.

💡 My tip: If your budget allows it, prioritize location over a fancier room. You don’t need to stay next to the Louvre or Eiffel Tower. Anywhere within Paris can work well, and some of the less central arrondissements give you a wonderful neighborhood feel without the prices of the very center.

Not sure where to stay? In this post, I explain the different areas of Paris in more detail, including the places I recommend staying and the areas I would avoid when booking a hotel.

#6 Overpacking

Paris is not the place where you would want to drag an enormous suitcase around.

You’ll encounter stairs, narrow hotel rooms, small elevators, crowded Metro stations, cobblestones, and plenty of moments when you’re going to wish your suitcase weighed about half as much as it does.

And you probably need less than you think.

You don’t need a completely different outfit for every day, and you certainly don’t need to pack for every possible scenario. Paris is a normal city. If you realize you’ve forgotten shampoo, an umbrella, a sweater, or pretty much any other everyday item, you can buy it here.

I also wouldn’t pack a suitcase full of elaborate outfits because you think you need to look a certain way in Paris. You don’t. We’ll get to that mistake in a moment.

💡 My tip: Pack with the assumption that at some point you will have to carry your own luggage up a flight of stairs. Even if your hotel has an elevator and you plan to take taxis, Paris has a funny way of eventually putting a staircase between you and wherever you’re trying to go.

And leave a little room in your suitcase for shopping. You might want it on the way home.

#7 Taking the Metro With Luggage During Rush Hour

Also check out my guide on how to use the Metro in Paris

Taking the Metro or RER with luggage is absolutely doable. Taking it during rush hour is something I avoid whenever I can. I learned this the stressful way.

I once had to catch an RER to the airport at around 8:30 in the morning. I only had a cabin suitcase, so I didn’t think it would be a problem.

It was.

The first train arrived and was so packed that there was simply no way I could squeeze in with my bag. So I waited for the next one. Same thing. Then another.

With every train I had to let pass, my stress level went up because I had a flight to catch and absolutely no idea how many more trains I would have to watch leave without me.

I definitely learned from that experience. If I need to get to the airport during rush hour with luggage, I would much rather take a taxi or prebook a transfer than put myself through that again.

💡 My tip: If you need to travel with luggage during the morning or evening rush hour, give yourself plenty of extra time or skip the stress altogether.

Better: book a private transfer with Welcome Pickup and have your driver meet you at your accommodation.

#8 Dressing Up Too Much for Paris

Nothing screams tourist more than being overly dressed up in Paris. And if you don’t care about looking like a tourist, absolutely no judgment. Just ignore this point and the next one.

Parisian chic is actually almost the opposite of dressing really fancy. You rarely see high heels, evening gowns, lots of bling, big statement jewelry, or elaborate makeup in everyday Paris. The style is generally much more understated than many visitors expect.

So don’t feel like you need to completely reinvent your wardrobe for your trip or dress up every time you go out for dinner. Comfort is key in Paris.

A nice blouse with jeans or slacks and a pair of nice flats will have you appropriately dressed for almost every restaurant in Paris. Obviously, there are exceptions if you’re going somewhere particularly formal, but for the vast majority of places, you really don’t need an elaborate evening outfit. So you can leave the fancy clothes and all that extra effort at home.

💡 My tip: Think polished rather than fancy. Keep it simple, wear something you feel good in, and don’t sacrifice comfort because you think you need to look Parisian.

Ironically, trying too hard to look like a Parisian can make you look much more like a tourist.

#9 Dressing Down Too Much for Paris

But you can definitely go too far in the other direction.

While Parisian style isn’t nearly as fancy as people sometimes imagine, Parisians generally don’t leave the house looking like they’re on their way to the gym. Leggings, workout clothes, and full athleisure outfits aren’t typical everyday wear here. Unless they are on the way to the gym or, let’s be fair, they’re under 20.

That doesn’t mean you need to dress up. Not at all. Jeans, a simple top, a sweater, comfortable sneakers, or flats are perfectly normal. The difference is that people tend to look casually put together rather than dressed for a workout.

If there is one thing I would choose for comfort over style in Paris, it’s your shoes.

You will walk. A lot. Expect to hit your 10,000 steps everyday, sometimes even doubling it.

Even if you plan to use the Metro, you’ll still walk through stations, up and down stairs, between sights, around museums, through parks, and inevitably three streets farther than expected because you spotted something interesting.

And then there are the cobblestones.

This is not the trip to break in a new pair of shoes or bring something that feels comfortable for an hour but starts hurting after two.

Just put on your comfortable sneakers and you are good to go exploring Paris all day.

💡 My tip: Bring shoes you already know you can comfortably walk in for hours. If you have a beautiful pair that only works for dinner, fine. But your everyday Paris shoes should be able to handle a serious amount of walking.

Sore feet can ruin a day in Paris quickly, and I wish I didn’t know this quite so well.

Having blisters so bad that putting on any pair of shoes hurts is not something you want to deal with on your Paris trip. Trust me on this one.

#11 Only Visiting the Famous Sights

Please visit the famous sights. I would never tell you to come all the way to Paris and skip the Eiffel Tower because it’s “too touristy.” Here’s in fact my list of must-see attraction for first time Paris visitors.

But don’t let the big sights become your entire experience of Paris.

Some of the nicest moments happen in between. Walking through a residential neighborhood, stopping at a bakery because something in the window looks good, sitting in a little square, browsing a market, or having a coffee somewhere you didn’t find on a “10 Best Cafés in Paris” list.

You don’t have to venture miles away from the center to find this side of Paris either. Often, it’s enough to walk a few streets away from the major attractions and see what you find.

💡 My tip: For every major sight on your itinerary, leave a little time to explore the neighborhood around it. Don’t immediately jump back on the Metro and race to the next attraction.

See the Paris you came to see, but leave enough space to discover the Paris you didn’t plan for.

#12 Skipping the Seine Cruise Because It’s Too Touristy

My tip: I recommend this Seine cruise because you can book your time slot in advance and won’t waste precious vacation time waiting in line.

Yes, a Seine cruise is as touristy as it gets and I still think you should take one.

I’ve lived in Paris for more than 20 years, and I still enjoy seeing the city from the Seine. You get a completely different perspective from the water, and you pass many of Paris’s most beautiful landmarks without walking another 15,000 steps to see them.

If you can, I particularly recommend taking a cruise in the evening. Seeing Paris from the Seine as the city lights come on is one of those classic experiences that actually deserves its popularity.

And this is exactly why I don’t believe in avoiding something simply because tourists like it. Sometimes things are popular for a reason.

💡 My tip: I recommend this Seine cruise because you can reserve a time slot in advance instead of wasting precious vacation time waiting in line.

If you are not sure yet, this post helps: Best Seine River Cruise in Paris (How to Choose the Right One)

#13 Eating Right Next to a Major Sight Without Checking First

Being close to a tourist attraction does not automatically make a restaurant bad. There are excellent restaurants close to major sights. So contrary to what you often read online, I think it’s a bit more nuanced than simply saying, “Never eat near tourist attractions.”

But I wouldn’t walk out of a famous attraction, sit down at the first restaurant with a big menu outside, and hope for the best.

One area where I’m particularly careful is around Saint Michel and Rue de la Harpe. You’ll find plenty of restaurants there competing for tourists, and I wouldn’t choose one simply because the menu looks French and the location is convenient.

This is one of those situations where taking two minutes to check recent reviews can save you from an overpriced and disappointing meal.

And don’t assume you need to walk half an hour away to find something better. Sometimes moving just a few streets away from the busiest tourist stretch makes a huge difference.

💡 My tip: Once you have a broad idea of your Paris itinerary, look up a few places to eat in each area and save them on your map before your trip. It saves you from decision paralysis when you’re already hungry, and we all know that an empty stomach is not the best advisor.

And this might be me overplanning, but I also like to check whether a restaurant has availability for the same day. I’m not making a reservation, I just want to get a feel for whether it’s the kind of place I can just pop in or one I need to plan ahead for.

#14 Not Making Dinner Reservations When You Want Somewhere Special

You absolutely do not need a dinner reservation every night in Paris. There are thousands of restaurants, and I love keeping some evenings spontaneous.

But if there is one particular restaurant you really want to eat at, book it.

Don’t build your evening around going somewhere special and assume you’ll simply get a table when you arrive. Popular restaurants can be booked out, especially for dinner and on weekends.

And honestly, this is not where I would leave things to chance. If you’ve been looking forward to a particular restaurant for months, it would be frustrating to travel all the way to Paris only to discover there isn’t a table available during your stay.

I personally like a mix. Reserve the restaurants that matter to you and leave the other meals open. That way your entire trip isn’t controlled by reservations, but you also don’t miss something you were really excited about.

💡 My tip: If you’d be genuinely disappointed not to eat somewhere, make a reservation. If you’re happy to see where the evening takes you, keep it spontaneous.

#16 Paying for Water When You Don’t Want Bottled Water

Also good to know: Paris on a Budget: 22 Easy Strategies for Cost-Saving

You don’t have to pay for bottled water every time you eat at a restaurant in Paris.

If you just want tap water, ask for “une carafe d’eau, s’il vous plaît.” You’ll get a carafe of tap water for the table, and it’s free. This is what I order most of the time, and it’s completely normal.

But if you forget and end up with a €5 bottle of water on your bill, please don’t feel like a complete loser who just fell into some obvious tourist trap.

It still happens to me. It even happens to my French Parisian husband.

Sometimes the question isn’t completely clear, sometimes you answer without thinking, and sometimes you simply forget to ask for a carafe d’eau.

Just suck it up and pay the €5.

It’s not necessarily a tourist trap. Bottled water is simply another option, and plenty of people prefer it over tap water. The mistake is only paying for it because you didn’t know it any better.

Also interesting: 7 Reasons You Might Overspend in Paris (Don’t!)

💡 My tip: Remember “une carafe d’eau, s’il vous plaît” if you want free tap water. But if you forget and accidentally order bottled water, don’t let it annoy you for the rest of your meal. It happens to Parisians too.

#17 Forgetting to Say Bonjour

If you remember only one bit of French etiquette, make it this one: say Bonjour.

When you walk into a bakery, small shop, café, or restaurant and interact with someone, saying Bonjour before launching into your question is simply what you do in France.

And yes, it can feel a little strange if you’re coming from somewhere where you would normally walk up to the counter and immediately say, “Can I have two croissants, please?”

In Paris, start with Bonjour.

It’s not about pretending you speak French, and you don’t need to continue the entire conversation in French either. A simple Bonjour before switching to English is perfectly fine.

I actually learned the importance of saying Bonjour later than I care to admit. But once I started making a point of saying it whenever I entered a shop or approached someone, I really felt that it made a difference in how interactions started.

After more than 20 years in Paris, it’s completely automatic to me now. But it definitely wasn’t always.

💡 My tip: Make Bonjour your default whenever you enter a small business or start an interaction with someone. And if you forget once, don’t panic. You’re not going to cause an international incident. But if you get a raised eyebrow, it might not be because the French are rude. Maybe you are.

#18 Trying to Enter the Metro Before Everyone Gets Off

This is such a small thing, but please, PLEASE, in the name of the Parisian Metro gods, let people get off the train before you try to get on.

When the Metro arrives, stand to the side of the doors and let everyone exit first. Then get on.

Trying to squeeze your way in while people are still getting off doesn’t get you onto the train any faster. It just creates a traffic jam in the doorway and annoys absolutely everyone involved.

💡 My tip: Stand beside the doors rather than directly in front of them while you’re waiting. Once everyone is out, you’re good to go.

It’s such a small thing, but if you want to avoid annoying Parisians on the Metro, this is an easy win.

#19 Not Paying Attention to Your Bag Once You Sit Down

Please also read: Scams in Paris: 13 Tips to Avoid Common Cons

Don’t ever just hang your bag over the back of your chair in a Paris café or restaurant.

Keep it close to you and, whenever possible, as far away from other people as you can. And if you’re sitting outside on a terrace, don’t leave your phone lying on the table.

The same goes for your jacket. If it’s hanging over the back of your chair, don’t leave your phone or wallet in the pockets.

Things do get stolen in Paris, and distraction makes it easier. You’re chatting, looking at the menu, having a glass of wine, or watching what’s happening on the street. Meanwhile, your phone is sitting right there or your bag is hanging behind you where you can’t even see it.

Personally, I often just keep wearing my crossbody bag when I’m in a restaurant or café, especially when I’m sitting outside on a terrace. It’s easy, I don’t have to think about where my bag is, and nobody can grab it without me noticing.

💡 My tip: Make it difficult for anyone to access your things without you noticing. Keep your bag close, your valuables out of your jacket pockets, and your phone off the table when you’re sitting on a terrace.

You don’t need to be paranoid. Just don’t make it easy.

#20 Carrying Your Wallet in Your Back Pocket

Please don’t walk around Paris with your wallet sticking out of your back pocket.

Especially in crowded places and on public transportation, you’re making it unnecessarily easy for someone to take it without you noticing.

And I know what you’re thinking: “Nah…. I would notice.” No, you won’t. Sorry.

And I say this as someone who has had a wallet stolen in Paris.

Mine wasn’t even in my back pocket. I had put it on top of my bag for just a moment while I was struggling with a stroller at a Metro turnstile. I was distracted, my attention was somewhere else, and that was enough. The wallet disappeared.

It was the only time in more than 20 years of living in Paris that I’ve had something stolen, and I definitely learned from it.

💡 My tip: Keep your wallet somewhere that isn’t easily accessible to someone standing behind or beside you, especially in a crowd. A closed crossbody bag worn in front of you is my preferred option, especially on the Metro and in crowded places.

And be extra careful during those moments when you’re distracted. Buying a ticket, carrying luggage, dealing with kids, looking at your phone, or figuring out where you’re going are exactly the moments when you’re paying less attention to your belongings.

You don’t need to spend your trip worrying about pickpockets. Just don’t hand them an easy opportunity.

#21 Hopping Into a Tuk Tuk in Front of a Major Sight

The tuk tuks waiting around the Eiffel Tower and other major sights look like fun, especially if you’re traveling with kids. I completely understand the appeal.

But don’t just hop in without being crystal clear about the price.

There is a scam to watch out for where the advertised price looks like it’s for the ride, only for you to discover at the end that the price is actually per person. The “per person” part can be written in minuscule print that’s very easy to miss.

Suddenly, the fun little ride you thought would cost €30 costs €120 for a family of four.

💡 My tip: If you like the idea of exploring Paris by tuk tuk, book your ride in advance with a trusted company such as ParisGreenRide. I know them personally and can recommend them warmly.

#22 Forgetting a Travel Adapter

💡 Tip: I’ve been using this Universal Travel Adapter for years now

This is one of those boring little things that’s incredibly easy to forget until you’re standing in your hotel room with 12% battery left.

If your plugs aren’t compatible with French sockets, bring a travel adapter.

Yes, you can buy one in Paris. But hunting down an adapter is probably not how you imagined spending the first hour of your trip, especially when your phone is also your map, camera, ticket holder, restaurant finder, and way of figuring out which Metro to take.

And don’t automatically assume your hotel will have one you can borrow.

f you plan on traveling regularly, I recommend getting a universal travel adapter that you can simply keep in your suitcase between trips.

#23 Forgetting a Power Bank

Here’s the complete checklist: Paris Bound? Tick Off These 9 Essentials First

Your phone battery has a much harder job in Paris than it does on a normal day at home.

You’re using Google Maps, checking Metro routes, pulling up tickets, taking hundreds of photos, looking up restaurants, and figuring out where you’re going next. All of that eats through your battery surprisingly quickly.

And don’t assume you’ll easily find somewhere to plug in your phone and charge it while you’re sightseeing. This is not really a thing in Paris.

Some cafés or other places might have an outlet you can use, but I would never rely on finding one exactly when you need it. In short, if you’re out of battery, you’re out. And that’s particularly inconvenient when your phone has your directions, reservations, and tickets on it.

💡 My tip: If I’m heading out for an entire day of sightseeing, I definitely don’t leave this down to luck. I pack a charged power bank in my day bag.

I’ve been using this power bank for a while now and really like it because the charging cable is built right into it. That’s one less cable I have to remember to pack or dig around for in my bag when my phone is dying (Or that disappears in my kids bag and never is seen again)

#24 Expecting Paris to Work Like a Theme Park

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, but it’s not a theme park built around visitors.

And this might be a slightly triggering statement, but I read complaints about Paris all the time that basically boil down to exactly this.

Paris was crowded. The streets weren’t spotless. Someone was rude. There was traffic. The Metro was packed. It was smelly. A neighborhood wasn’t as picture perfect as expected. Something didn’t match the romantic Paris they had imagined before their trip.

And yes, sometimes criticism of Paris is absolutely justified. Paris has problems, just like every major city does.

But I think some of the disappointment comes from expecting Paris to match a fairy tale version of Paris that doesn’t actually exist.

Because, surprisingly enough, Paris is a real city with real people living in it.

People are commuting to work, taking their kids to school, buying groceries, dealing with construction, trying to catch the Metro, meeting friends, having bad days, and generally getting on with their lives. You’re visiting their city, not entering a giant tourist attraction designed to provide the perfect Paris experience.

And I think remembering this makes quite a few things in Paris easier to understand.

The person behind you on the Metro escalator might actually be in a hurry. The waiter isn’t necessarily trying to create a magical Parisian dining experience for you. The bakery has regular customers who just want to buy their baguette and get home.

You absolutely should enjoy being a tourist. Take photos, get excited about seeing the Eiffel Tower, eat all the croissants you want, and do the things you’ve been dreaming about.

Just remember that the city doesn’t stop functioning as a real place because you’re on vacation.

💡 My tip: Enjoy Paris like a tourist, but pay attention to what’s happening around you. Don’t block busy sidewalks, stop suddenly at the top of Metro stairs, or treat every Parisian you encounter as part of the tourist experience.

You don’t need to blend in perfectly or pretend you live here. A little awareness that other people do live here goes a long way.

#25 Trying So Hard Not to Be a Tourist That You Forget to Enjoy Paris

There seems to be an increasing amount of pressure to visit Paris without looking like you’re actually visiting Paris.

Don’t go to touristy restaurants. Don’t dress like a tourist. Don’t take that photo. Don’t order that food. Find the hidden places. Go where the locals go. Experience the “real Paris.”

And somehow we’ve reached a point where people get shamed or laughed at for doing touristy things while they’re literally tourists.

Please don’t let that ruin your trip.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to see the Eiffel Tower, take a Seine cruise, eat a croissant at a pretty café, buy a slightly tacky souvenir, or take 47 photos of the same Parisian street because you think it’s beautiful.

I’ve lived in Paris for more than 20 years, and I still enjoy plenty of things that could easily be called touristy. Being popular with tourists doesn’t automatically make something bad.

And trying desperately to prove that you’re not like the other tourists can make you miss the very things you came to Paris to experience.

💡 My tip: Stop worrying about whether you’re experiencing Paris authentically enough. Do the famous things you’re excited about, skip the ones you don’t care about, learn a little about how Paris works, and leave enough room for the unexpected.

Enjoy Paris like a tourist, but add a local twist.

Everyone Is a Tourist Somewhere

And if you ever feel too much like a tourist because you’re struggling with your French, love wearing a beret, getting confused by the Metro, or doing something painfully obvious, remember this:

French people go on vacation too.

Put us in London with our funky English and we’ll happily turn into super tourists, posing next to a guard and taking photos of everything.

Everyone is a tourist somewhere.

So please don’t feel embarrassed about being one in Paris. You don’t need to pass as a Parisian, and you certainly don’t need to get everything right.

Be respectful, learn a little about how things work here, avoid the mistakes that can actually put a damper on your trip, and then stop worrying about doing Paris “correctly.”

You’re in Paris. Enjoy it.

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