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Yanique Francis
Tipping customs vary from country to country, and it's important to be aware of local customs and expectations when dining out. In Paris, France, tipping is a common practice, but it's not as customary as it is in other countries such as the United States. Here's a guide to tipping in restaurants in Paris, France. First and foremost, it's important to note that a service charge is typically included in the bill. This is known as "service compris" and is often around 15% of the[...]
We just experienced 2 days of the biggest flea market in France. La braderie de Lille takes place every beginning of September in the northern town of Lille, with 100 km of vintage, antique and flea market everything! The entire town welcomes professionals from all over the country and some European resellers. Not to mention regular folks getting rid of things they have in their houses and apartments, setting up just out front in the curb. It’s busy, noisy, and “Bon vivant”; lots[...]
So in the last few weeks between May and June, I've gotten a lot of my tour clients asking me about the best hotels to stay in Paris. And at the same time, I found a podcast where three women basically travel all over the world and stay at amazing hotels just with points! So I was like, hold on what a hot minute ... what if we can put the two together and get a sweet spot for[...]
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A new updated version of my last city guide. This is a digital product. My Parisian Life digital city guides are meant to share local insider tips and curated favorites. Ebooks are digital books perfect for travelers like you. Simply download it as a pdf for your iPhone or Android, and have it on the go when you arrive here! Add to Cart HIGHLIGHTS The best Paris places to eat Direct reservations link for restaurants Bistronomy and Local Faves Traditional Fre[...]
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