I
finally made it to Paris and I have to say, it was worth waiting. I guess
seeing a new city can be compared to meeting a new person. Some tend to impress
you right away while others don't really leave a mark in your life. I definitely
enjoyed Paris and after surviving a winter in Sweden it was just what I needed.
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| Eiffel Tower |
It
was only a short stay there so I don't really have anything to say that wasn't
already stated in travel guides, best places to see reports, cheapest way to
get around columns online, on paper or by friends that are happy to share their experience with you.
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| Louvre |
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| Basilica of Sacre-Coeur |
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| Champs-Élysées |
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Notre Dame
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Just a couple of worth noting bullet points:
I have
to share a story of how my friend bought a Chanel bag. Some people might think
that's a piece of cake, but it's actually a whole operation. First we tried
with a shopping mall. There was a line outside the store, which was funny in
the beginning but I admit I got a bit grumpy at some point. After my first in a
lifetime store queuing we got in and of course the bag was sold out. Apparently
it's highly desired product in Asia and you need to be there early in the
morning to get it. We couldn't even get the information where to find it
because firstly it might be sold out by the time we get there and secondly they
didn't really bother with us when five other people were already breathing
behind our necks eager to get their first Chanel. Long story short we got the
bag in the end. They got me boozed up with champagne in the last store and
both, me and my friend walked out happy.
Going to Paris in spring when even birds
are singing the song of love will make you fall in love in something, if
nothing else in the city itself. I share an unconditional love for croissants,
so visiting Paris was definitely a peak of this love story.
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| Pont des Arts |
One of the reasons I enjoyed the city so
much is due to a Bistro culture. I love sitting outside, sipping wine, eating
dinner and watching people passing by.
After trying many delicious dishes that
weekend, it was time for snails. The taste is similar to clams and to be honest
snails aren't the worst food I've ever tasted, but I don't really feel the need to
ever do it again.
- Paris: Bookstore cute as a button
For all “Before sunset” movie fans there is a Shakespeare
and company bookstore close to Notre Dame church and it's one of the cutest
little bookstores I've ever seen. It's packed with books and the vibe is
really relaxing with people playing guitar, dogs chilling on the top floor and little
hidden corners where you can sit for hours and thumb through a book. I'm quite
sure one girl was sleeping on a pile of books and she fit perfectly to the
environment.
