Pickpockets for sure. I like the Clothing Arts pants. I would skip binoculars, unless you are hiking. I felt safe in Paris, but did not stay out much after dark as I was traveling alone. Have Euros on you the minute you land. Airport exchange is lousy rates. Your local bank can order € for you before you leave. Download a book or movie for downtime to watch if you don’t speak French. My last French hotel had a bidet. If traveling from the US, eat on plane then go to sleep immediately. Talk to your Dr about ambien or use melatonin. You arrive first thing in a.m. you need to be ready to roll. Get sunshine too which resets your internal clock. On the way home, stay up on the plane.