2006-10-27 06:47:15 · 14 answers · asked by michellea12002 1 in Dining Out ➔ France ➔ Paris
go to the boulangerie, and ask for "une baguette, pas trop cuite." then to the fromagerie, for "cent grammes de ca (point to the cheese that looks best to you). at the charcuterie, you can get a bit of saucisson. You're all set -- won't cost a fortune and you'll be in culinary heaven. Bon sejours!
2006-10-27 10:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by meatpiemum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most of what people have said rings true with my experience, I went to paris a year ago. As for knowing french, if you stay to the touristy areas, no problems. If you do pop into a hole-in-the-wall, try your best to speak french, they really appreciate that and anywhere you go you should try to speak the local language. Also, remember that there are small translational issues, for example: they don't say restroom or bathroom, they just say toilet. You should know a bit of french just in case, for any reason, you find yourself in a pinch. I don't know your financial standing nor how many mouths you need to feed, but my girlfriend and I didn't have the most flexible of budgets. We did manage to spend about $120 on a three course meal. It was a great deal at Cafe De Luna in Place de Clinche. We ate there because they had a deal for a three course meal and we got everything we wanted there from escargot to creme brulee and drinks. It wasn't the fanciest place, but the food was good and reasonably priced. It was very close to the Moulin Rouge, a great neighborhood to be in. When we withdrew money, we tried to be in that area because it was so nice there we felt comfortable that we weren't going to be mugged right off the bat. As for the french being rude, be nice and they will respond nicely. When applicable try basic french at least and be patient with their english.
2016-05-22 01:04:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think Paris is expensive for food, then don't go to London! It's expensive AND not very good!
As for tips: I was a waitress in France, and most people leave a tip. Why would we do this job if it were not for the tips?
You'll find plenty of restaurants (a lot of "Brasseries") where you can have a set menu for 15 €. Of course, don't go to the touristy restaurants, as they'll probably be more expensive and not really good. You can also just have one big salad. Not too expensive, and they can fill you up (well, it depends... If you're used to eating a lot...).
You can also try Kebabs. Some kebab shops are not great, but if you're lucky enough, you'll find that they are delicious, and really cheap (it used to be around 5€, maybe a bit more now). I love the ones served in a "pancake" (as opposed to bread) with white sauce... Miam miam!
2006-10-30 13:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Offkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While a picnic is certainly a pleasant and affordable way to eat lunch "en Paris" in the summer, it certainly isn't the most practical way for November. At the average bistro or café, a reasonable price would be 15 euros, give or take a few for a fix-prix menu of generally 3 courses. However, cheaper is avalible if you aren't interested in multiple courses or just want to grab fast food (stay away from the burger chain "Quick").
2006-10-28 20:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by MissMiso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in Paris for breakfast I would go to a boulangerie or patisserie (any will do) and you can get a pastry for a couple of euros, a cafe will be a couple euros more. then for lunch i would plan on spending five to ten euros if you are going to a walk in, not fancy sort of place. You could easily go to a boulangerie and get a baguette with camembert cheese and that usually costs about two euros, and it is really delicious! You can do the same for dinner too! i would try to eat out somewhere nice at least once though. Oh, and just so you know, most restaurants have a menu and their prices posted outside just before you come in. have fun, paris is my most favorite place on earth! i'm so jealous!
2006-10-28 10:43:46 · answer #5 · answered by mrs. awesome 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are looking at similar prices to London and I would say on average a tenna if you want anything more than a sandwich. my advise is go and get the loney planet guide as they will give you a whole range of budgest places to go and they are usally spot on. As its great in paris to try the cafes and sit down for lunch rather than gettign a take away sandwich
2006-10-27 06:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by claire u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paris is brilliant
you will love it, but if your on a budget you best get on a diet
2006-10-27 07:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the parisian's advice above, but if you're really hungry head for the latin quarter, and find out where the students go. There are several places where you pay a fixed price and eat as much as you can!
2006-10-29 02:57:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
paris isn't that expensive...just don't go to a cafe across from the louvre or some other landmark..then you'll get ripped off...in the Latin Quarter you can get some good cheap food!
2006-10-29 21:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by ciakii 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Double, treble, quadruple that budget!! It very pricey and you are best off making a picnic! Enjoy Paris.
2006-10-27 06:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by ziggy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋