Ways to Stand out as a Tourist in Provence
Ashley Tinker · ExploreWays to Stand out as a Tourist in Provence…
Other than the Obvious Language Issue
(disclaimer: these are gross generalisations made from our personal observations. If you’re feeling judged- don’t worry, I’ve been guilty of many of these)
In a Restaurant
- You show up too early at restaurants. (For God sakes don’t show up before 7:30 at night- and for that matter, you also don’t show up after 1:30 to eat lunch)
- You order only a ‘plat direct’ in a restaurant (only the main course)
- You take your glass/coffee cup back to the bar when you pay (the French find this quite amusing and charming. I do it often- it’s not a bad thing!)…Continue reading here for Ashley’s full list of things that immediately brand you as a tourist in Provence whether you are in a restaurant or simply strolling the streets.
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