Bonjour - hello (am) Bonne journee- have a good day! Bonsoir - hello (pm) Pardonnez-moi - excuse me En anglais s'il vous plait? - in English, please? Si vous plait - please Merci - thank you L’addition - the bill Ciao! - bye! (yes, the french use this as an informal goodbye)
February 1st, 2024
Europeans don’t really do lunch! If you do find yourself hungry between 2pm and 7pm find a bistro or brassiere that provides all day service. Otherwise enjoy a big breakfast, have some afternoon snacks (gouter) and then find a spot for dinner! Depending on restaurant, you might want to make a reservation.
The beauty of spring in Paris comes with clear blue skies, increasingly warm temperatures, and flowers bursting into bloom throughout the city. Parisians relax and sip wine at outdoor terraces in front of cafes, sit on park benches to soak up sun, and pack away their heavy winter coats in favor of light-weight trenches.
Welcome Drinks - a step up from casual - but not formal. What you would wear for a nice night out! Ceremony & Reception - Creative Black Tie Optional. If you have a tux great! If not, no worries - a nice suit will do! Perfect opportunity to experiment with your formal wear - bold colors, unique accessories, statement piece. Floor length gown or dressy tea length gown. Have fun with it!