Discovering the City of Light and making it your own has always been the most compelling reason to visit Paris. If you're a first-timer, everything, of course, will be new to you. If you've been away for awhile, expect changes: Taxi drivers may no longer correct your fractured French, but address you in English -- tantamount to a revolution. More Parisians have a rudimentary knowledge of the language, and France, at least at first glance, seems less xenophobic than in past years. Paris, aware of its role within a united Europe, is an international city. Parisians are attracted to foreign music, videos, and films, especially those from America, even though most French people vehemently disagree with the political dictates emerging from George Bush's Washington.
Though Paris is in flux culturally and socially, it lures travelers for the same reasons as always. You'll still find such classic sights as the Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Coeur, and all those atmospheric cafes, as well as daringly futuristic projects such as the Grande Arche de La Défense, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Cité de la Musique, and the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand. Don't forget the parks, gardens, and squares; the Champs-Elysées and other grand boulevards; and the river Seine and its quays. Paris's beauty is still overwhelming, especially at night, when it truly is the City of Light.
Paris Travel Experiences
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A week in Paris
Day 1: The next day after Egypt, I got up and met Roxy at the hostel. It was so great to see her, and catch up on what's going on b... Continue reading »
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Paris
After a quick ferry ride departing from the White Cliffs of Dover we made it onto French soil. I was glad to get off the boat as I... Continue reading »
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DÃa 2: Burdeos - Paris
7:15 Comenzamos el segundo dÃa con ganas y nos pegamos el madrugón para no perder ni un rayo de sol. Desafortunadamente, lo que nos... Continue reading »
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3. Paris
Flight was delayed by half an hour but made up time and arrived at about 7AM. Flight not too bad considering departure time being way pas... Continue reading »
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Afternoon in Paris
Well, I am back. I have been having the worse time getting caught up. I know it isn't jet lag. I think it is just being old. No, no... Continue reading »
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