Expats in Paris have more than pollution to contend with – ‘crowded and dangerous’ | Travel News | Travel
Paris has found its way to the bottom of best places to live for a number of years and while it is a beautiful city, it’s not the best for expats.
Expat Gabriella told an expat blog: “The word expat doesn’t exist for them [the French], but rather immigrants, to make a considerable distinction and create a gap between you and them.”
She also said: “Before relocating to Paris, I lived in Miami and London, so this wasn’t my first time as an expat, but I have to admit my shock was more related to seeing how dirty the city is.”
She continued: “I was shocked when I was in the metro, and everyone smelled like yesterday’s clothes at 8am.