So I studied abroad in Paris in 2008 for a semester and I will share my experience. Things have may definitely changed since then. Paris is a great city, full of adventure, rich in history. They are proud of their language and culture so when asking for help, ask first if the person speaks English (Parlez-vous l'anglais?). They will speak to you in English, but be more pleasant because they find it respectful. There are many museums. Some of my favorites are musée D'orsay and the louve. I also liked bibliotheque (library) de Georges Pompidou. It has a pretty unique design and worth taking a look inside. I cannot remember what arrondissement it is in, maybe the 4th, but it is in a popular area.
Food. Lots of local food in Paris. There's a creperie cart almost everywhere. Food is pretty good. Cant go wrong. If you want to go to the grocery store, leader price was a cheap store. Some stores closed for 2 hrs during the day.
Nightlife- The area of Pigalle where the Moulin Rouge is would be a nice place to walk around. There is also club Gibus that I went to often. However I went there in my early 20s so I am not sure if I would frequent the same night clubs now.
Traveling while black- I had very little problems while I was in Paris and did not experience racism. However, my experience may have been different as a French student. Paris does have a black neighborhood. I believe anything in the 16th arrondissement or above, you'll see all the africans. You can get your hair done.
I would rate Pris as a great city to visit. It is also safe. Great transit system as well.
So I studied abroad in Paris in 2008 for a semester and I will share my experience. Things have may definitely changed since then. Paris is a great city, full of adventure, rich in history. They are proud of their language and culture so when asking for help, ask first if the person speaks English (Parlez-vous l'anglais?). They will speak to you in English, but be more pleasant because they find it respectful. There are many museums. Some of my favorites are musée D'orsay and the louve. I also liked bibliotheque (library) de Georges Pompidou. It has a pretty unique design and worth taking a look inside. I cannot remember what arrondissement it is in, maybe the 4th, but it is in a popular area. Food. Lots of local food in Paris. There's a creperie cart almost everywhere. Food is pretty good. Cant go wrong. If you want to go to the grocery store, leader price was a cheap store. Some stores closed for 2 hrs during the day. Nightlife- The area of Pigalle where the Moulin Rouge is would be a nice place to walk around. There is also club Gibus that I went to often. However I went there in my early 20s so I am not sure if I would frequent the same night clubs now. Traveling while black- I had very little problems while I was in Paris and did not experience racism. However, my experience may have been different as a French student. Paris does have a black neighborhood. I believe anything in the 16th arrondissement or above, you'll see all the africans. You can get your hair done. I would rate Pris as a great city to visit. It is also safe. Great transit system as well.