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Paris

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Local Greeting

Bonjour

How locals say hello in Paris

Best Time to Visit

Spring (April–June) or early Fall (September)

Must Eat

CroissantSteak-fritesCrêpesCrème brûlée

Local Tip

Always greet shopkeepers with 'Bonjour' when entering. The French value politeness above all.

Origin Story

Ancient
📅 Founded circa 250 BCEOriginally LutetiaBy The Celtic Parisii tribe

The Celtic Parisii settled on an island in the Seine — today's Île de la Cité — around 250 BCE. Julius Caesar's legions conquered it in 52 BCE after a fierce Gallic revolt. The city grew into one of Europe's greatest medieval centres of learning, and by the time Baron Haussmann bulldozed its medieval alleys in the 1850s to create grand boulevards, Paris had already been reshaping Western civilisation for 2,000 years.

Fun Fact

The Eiffel Tower grows about 15cm taller in summer due to thermal expansion of the iron.

Cultural Dos

  • Greet with 'Bonjour'
  • Dress stylishly
  • Linger over meals

Cultural Don'ts

  • Ask for ketchup on everything
  • Speak loudly in restaurants
  • Skip the bread course

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