Paris for First-Timers (Travel Lemming Podcast #10)

Watch this before visiting Paris. Travel Lemming local creator Rachel Kapelke-Dale tells everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Paris, France. Rachel details her essential things to do & see, how to get around, where to stay, travel tips, her Paris itinerary planning services + hidden gems you don't want to miss. This episode also includes Marriott's nature-focused collection, TimeOut's 50 best cities for 2025, looking like a tourist while traveling, and taking a writing retreat in the stables of a French castle. 👉 Paris custom itinerary planning service: https://travellemming.com/services/paris-custom-travel-itinerary/  📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com -All Paris travel guides: https://travellemming.com/paris/  -Things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-paris/   -Safety: https://travellemming.com/is-paris-safe/   -How to get around:https://travellemming.com/getting-around-paris/  -When to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-paris/   -On a budget: https://travellemming.com/paris-on-a-budget/  💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com - Looking like a tourist while traveling: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-look-like-a-tourist-i-dont-care/  - American habits and behaviors: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/american-habits-and-behaviors/  - Traveler vs tourist: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/traveler-vs-tourist/  - Writing retreat in the stables of a French castle: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-tried-a-writing-retreat-in-the-stables-of-a-french-castle/    🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:  -Marriott's new nature-focused collection: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Big-hotel-chains-lean-into-great-outdoors  -TimeOut's 50 best cities for 2025: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-cities-in-the-world  - Paris's arrondissements map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Les_quartiers_de_paris.png  -French Castle where Rachel booked her retreat: https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/les-suites-de-fleury.en.html?aid=1353429  #Paris #ParisTravel #ParisTips Segment Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:48 – Meet Rachel 00:04:42 – Where to Stay 00:11:25 – Arrondissements  00:13:05 – Best Things to Do 00:17:40 – Notre Dame 00:22:05 – Language & Cultural Tips 00:24:02 – Transportation & Getting Around 00:27:40 – Best Time to Visit 00:28:59 – French Food 00:31:09 – Safety Advice 00:35:00 – Hidden Gems 00:37:34 – Tips 00:39:01 – Rachel's Custom Itineraries 00:40:20 – News: Marriott's Nature-Focused Project 00:42:30 – News: World's 50 Best Cities 00:44:19 – Perspective: "Looking Like a Tourist" 00:46:23 – Perspective: "Writing Retreat in a French Castle"