Paris tips?

Travel Info
Me and my family are going to Paris this summer. We don't speak French, so that might be a problem. But does anyone have any tips for us that might help us while we're there? Like some important words or phrases in French? Or what not to do in Paris? Things like that, from your experience or from what you know.

Travel Tips

I went to Paris this year on Valentine's Day with my fiance and we had a fabulous time. I think the thing that helped us the most was having a game plan on what we wanted to visit and we did research on it. There is nothing worse to the French than "American Tourists" with not one idea about the history of their great city. They really do take pride in their history and why not?! Paris is a gorgeous place. So do your research and have an idea of what you want to see. This is the site I used for research and I thought it was really worth it:

http://www.frommers.com/

Another tip is to maybe get a language book (or audio cassette) and try out the phrases you know you will need. Stuff like "How much?" and "Thank you" are phrases you will need so it's good to have. Most everyplace you go (tourist attractions wise) will have english speakers but it makes sense to know the basic.

A tip for when you are in Paris is use the Metro whenever possible. If you are going with your family it might make it difficult but it is definately worth the try becuz taxi's are expensive and almost everything is readily accessible through metro. Also a fabulous hotel (in case you need it) is the Hotel du Cadran. We have absolutely nothing bad to say about this hotel and it's service. Also it is in the middle of everything and has lots of yummy French bakeries near by so it's easy to wake up early with the yummy fresh baked bread smell in the mornings.

http://www.cadranhotel.com/

A few most see places are: Notre Dame, Eiffle Tower (of course), La Louvree, Sacre Couer, Champs d' Elysses, Les Invalides and Arc du Triompe. Also try to catch a boat tour down the Siene river (best at night for best views of the City of Lights).

Good Luck & have a fabulous time! Source(s): Life.
Other Travel Tips

if you are planning on climbing the stairs up notra dame, take some handiwipes - the railings to hold on to while climbing the stairs are rusty and dirty - they get damp and are icky to hold on to. best, even, to take gloves (like those surgical toss gloves) to use as you are climbing the stairs.
go see some nice exhibits and use a credit card so, you wont have to change ur money in and most ppl in paris also speak english so i dont think that will be a problem
Don't go. It is a filthy city, everything is vastly overpriced and the locals are surly and unfriendly. Go to a city like Limoges where the people are glad to see you.
the wife is there at this very moment. she went to pere lachaise (not sure if thats spelt correct) to see jim morrisons grave. she told me the french in paris city centre are the most ignorant bunch of tossers she'e ever dealt with so be prepared for that! she also says that as you get further out of the city though, the people are nicer!
Get to know the concierge at your hotel because they are the most helpful people. They can help make arrangements for transportation, tell you the good restaurants in the area you are staying, tell you areas to avoid and often have discounts to attractions you want to see. Parlez vous Englaise is a good phrase to know, it means do you speak English. Have a wonderful vacation in the City of Lights!