15 Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting Paris

steve lorillere via Getty Images Locals have noticed many visitors to Paris making the same mistakes. But it’s part of the adventure.” ― Anne Ditmeyer, founder of Prêt à Voyager and Navigate Paris carterdayne via Getty Images It's important to be aware of your surroundings, especially in transit. … I’ve seen and interrupted a lot of pickpocketing.” ― Yanique Francis, blogger at My Parisian Life “Paris is a safe city, relatively speaking, but be aware of your surroundings. Look to stay somewhere in a historic neighborhood like romantic Saint-Germain.” ― Vanessa Grall, founder of Messy Nessy Chic and author of “Don’t Be a Tourist in Paris” Busà Photography via Getty Images Locals recommend planning leisure time to walk around the charming streets of Paris. Visit the smaller and lesser-known museums, archives and flea markets ― there are some real gems in Paris.” ― Grall “So many travelers who visit Paris only do the ‘tourists tour’ like going to the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Museum.