Budget Paris Tour Packages, Best Tour Operator in Paris , Local Tour Operator in Paris , Local Travel Agent in Paris, Travel Hed, Paris has been known as the "most romantic city," and you could practically see and feel the love in its many tourist spots. But there is more to Paris than the Eiffel Tower or the Notre Dame Cathedral. Here are some things that you have to know and you can do when you visit France's capital city. "The City of Light" This tag-name of Paris actually comes from "Ville Lumière," a reference not only the the then revolutionary electrical lighting system implemented in the streets of Paris, but also to the prominence and aura of "enlightenment" the city gained during "La Belle Époque," the Parisian golden age of the late 19th century. It was during this time when Gustave Eiffel's famous tower was erected, as well as the first Métro line, and the creation of parks. A multi-cultural experience Paris enjoyed considerable growth as a multi-cultural city beginning in the 1970s with the influx of new immigrants from all corners of the world, especially among French-speaking countries, including most of northern and western Africa as well as Vietnam and Laos. These immigrants brought their foods and music both of which are of prime interest for many travelers. Migration even continues in Paris until now, with a marked increase of immigrants from Latin America in the 21st century, bringing along with them the "taquerias" (which were hard to find in Paris even during the 1990s), the introduction of the chili pepper, and Samba and Salsa music that has become all the rage in the city (alongside Paris lounge electronica). Today, there's more nationalities represented in Paris than even in New York. The Parisians The city lives in an atmosphere like that of London or New York, with hurried, businesslike people. In France, the Parisians have a reputation for arrogance and perpetual hurriedness. The arrogance is also in keeping with the fact that Paris is a very big city, and the stresses of city life can drive anybody to be a bit brusque. Aside from which, Parisians undergo constant requests from beggars, salespeople, and buskers every day. Sometimes, they turn out to be crooks, so naturally the Parisians become a bit suspicious of strangers asking for anything, even their time. Try to keep this in mind when you need to ask for directions in the Métro. A shabbily-dressed, badly-shaven, backpack-carrying, foreign-speaking tourist may be, in the eyes of the Parisians, yet another person who till tell some dramatic life story finishing with a request for money. Courtesy matters Despite the Parisians being notoriously arrogant, Paris is observed with a high level of politeness. Even if you don't speak the language, bear in mind that courtesy is extremely important in everyday dealings. Even one word in French, like "bonjour" (good morning), means a lot and the person will help you with overwhelming charm; or at least, give a greeting in English. Write on a slip of paper or, better yet, remember some French speak with their hands and there should be no problem. Speak with a well-mannered tone Just like in any other major city, Parisians generally expect people to speak in a measured voice when in a crowded place. They are likely to look down on people who talk very loudly in a train or subway car. While it's unlikely that anybody will say anything, such behavior will mostly get you classified as rude and is likely to reduce the possibility that you'll get help should you need it. Americans, in particular, are advised that they are often considered ill-mannered by the French, most notably because of groups who talk very loudly in restaurants or the Métro. Keep in mind that the people around you are not on a vacation, in general. They are probably going to or coming back from work and thus may not appreciate another source of headache. Also, the vast majority of the Parisian population are not in any way related to the tourism business. You are not in a resort or theme park, but in a city where people have to get on with their lives.