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Paris is for me the quintessential Western European city and I for one have fallen prey to its charm. Before going there, I read a lot about this city. Everyone was raving about how great, how marvelous, how charming it is. After a while I started to get tired. Give me a break! I said to myself; it's only a city, how great can it be? I arrived in Paris and I was caught into exploring the city and didn't think about this at all. A few days later while I was drinking coffe at a small cafe on a side street I realized that I'm already caught in its charm. I love it here. It's great and marvelous and charming and I just love it. Paris is the glory of the French and European civilizations.
Paris has everything I want in a city, architecturally, gastronomically, artistically & socially. It's full of life and culture and is a remarkable city to visit. In four trips and over 30 days spent there I've barely scratched the surface. There are still dozens of places I've yet to discover. It doesn't matter if you travel in style, or you are a backpacker. Paris is so lovely and diverse with many things for everyone. Anyone can experience the rich history, the unique charm, the people, the sights & sounds of one the world's most beautiful cities. I don't understand the people who complain about it being dirty. Ok, maybe it can be a little cleaner, but after all, this is a real city and not Disneyland; a real city...the ultimate urban experience :) A perfectly walkable and safe city.
I won't go into the sights to see in this intro, because they're just so many and usually well known. Everyone has a favourite place. Whatever makes you happy in the end, and that's what this city does for me. I'll never tire of going to Paris, a city I could easily go back to endlessly, roaming around, revisiting the Notre Dame and the Louvre, looking in windows, going into cafes, tasting the food, laughing at the miniscule rooms and feeling at home because it feels so familiar.
- Pros:Everything about the city
- Cons:Hmm.... Some things can be expensive
- In a nutshell:One of my favourite cities in the world
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Hello, Andreea! Your Paris page has made me want to set out to Paris... I wish I could!) Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Victor. Paris was my first time traveling and it will always be something special. Growing up in communist Romania it was always my dream to go to Paris and I'm so thankful it came true.
Beautiful page Andrea...I will read some other tips here soon. Unfortunately I don't have time now. Ciao!
It was nice meeting you in Lviv! Your pages are great I must say! ><><><><
I bet Napoleon would like that fancy tomb. He was a little guy but he should had ego to make up for it! LOL
I enjoyed reading your insightful tips about things you liked in Paris. The city has changed in the five years since your visit (because of Velib' & the Tramway, for instance) but the places you described are still the same. I hope you can return someday.
I know where you took this photo. From a cafe. I lived in paris for 10 years and this view is familiar. Greetings
Ah yes, Paris! Just back and still feeling the warm glow. Your page attracted me because you've used the same Hemigway quote on your title as I've used on my page.
damned impressed, one of the best summaries of paris i have read in a long time
Love the Paris page - I went there myself in July and have exactly the same views as yourself!
O pagina superba. Felicitari si calatorii placute in continuare, ca sa aduni din ce in ce mai multe imagini din toata limea. Gabriela