Originally Posted by
GuillaumeD
BENLEE, you seem to know a lot about French political situation for a tourist!
I am sorry if you understood I said you behave badly. I said "not well" and there is a difference, at least for me.
I am glad to help tourists in the street when they are lost. But not in all circumstances and especially not if I am "attacked" by them. I do not say you did that.
Moreover, you visited Paris during summer, so a lot of us are on vacation. Maybe, the people you met were resentful they were not somewhere else.
Next time (but I do not think that will happen), call me!
So true, esp. if the visit was in August. Every time we visit France in August, we end up just spending a few days in Paris (where our favorite restaurants are all closed of course), then meeting up with French friends wherever they are vacationing. IMHO a nicer time to visit Paris would be spring or fall. That said, even with just basic high school French, I've always had a great time in Paris the 11-12 times I've been. A little effort with the language can go a long way.