Monday, April 21, 2008

Eight Reasons To Travel To Paris

Ahh… the city of lights – the city of love.  There is nothing quite like Paris in the springtime!  Well, have you had enough of my cheesy clichés?  Well, I truly believe there is no other city quite like it and I recommend that everyone visit at least once in his or her life.

My husband and I are busy planning our next trip to Paris so I thought I’d post my top eight (or should I say huit – that’s French for 8) reasons for you to consider your own trip to Paris this spring or summer.

  1. Romance – There really is no better city to bring back that sparkle of romance.  Paris has a certain romance about it and it surrounds you as you visit every corner of the city.  There are many romantic pursuits like a trip up the Eiffel Tower, indulging in a French kiss on a bridge overlooking the Seine River and enjoying a class of great French wine in a smoky jazz club.
  2. Art – I’d go back to Paris anytime just to have another chance to visit the Louvre Museum.  From the Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo, it is jam packed with some of the world’s most famous works of art.
  3. Cuisine – A top reason to travel Paris is to enjoy some of the most amazing food and drink.  From a fresh croissant and cheese for breakfast or a tasty baguette sandwiches from the boulangeries to five star cuisines in the evening, the tastes of Paris are second to none.  Everything is simply fresh and you can’t beat a wonderful glass of French red to go with it!
  4. Cafés – My husband and I thoroughly enjoy finding an outside table at a busy café and passing our time people watching while enjoying a tasty café au lait. 
  5. Shopping – I’d be remiss if I didn’t include shopping in my list of reasons to visit Paris.  While I can’t afford haute couture, I really enjoy window shopping at the designer shops along the Champs d’elysse.  A girl can dream – right?!
  6. Paris Plage – If you are visiting in the summer, be sure to include a trip to Paris Plage where the city turns the banks of the Seine River into a French Polynesian beach resplendent with palm trees, umbrellas and lounge chairs!  You can enjoy water sports and hot tubs and in the evening open air dances and indie bands.  Loads of fun!
  7. Open air entertainment – Another great reason to visit in the summer are the free concerts featured every weekend at Parc Floral.  Expect to see and hear a wide variety of music!  We’ve also enjoyed Shakespeare in the outdoor Theatre de Verdure.
  8. Landmarks – You’ll really want to visit some of the most famous Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and Pompidou Centre during your first visit to Paris.

There you have it!  I really hope you’ll have the opportunity to travel Paris in the next few months.  It will be a trip of a lifetime and will fill you with beautiful memories!

Posted by Chef_Steph on 04/21 at 11:46 AM
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