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| The Eiffel Tower |
Paris. The City of Romance. It's the city, apart from London, that I've been to the most. It's certainly true that it holds that romantic mysticism.
There is something about Paris that gets the juices flowing. Whether it's the Seine meandering through the city, the madness that is the Etoile, or the vistas from the heights of the Eiffel Tower.
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| The Louvre Modern mixed with the old |
The old buildings, steeped in history, the tightly packed streets, the smells of the fresh bread at the boulangerie.
The smoke from the tabac, the hustle and bustle of the traffic, stopping and starting, horns constantly beeping; the throngs of tourists, the beautifully dressed French women (and men) in their boutique fashion designs.
The restaurants with their awnings over the pavement; their menus tempting you with succulent dishes. The bars, with their tables and chairs outside, so you can sit and watch the world go by; either with a strong cafe au lait, or maybe something else!
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| Bateaux Mouches are a popular way to see Paris |
Down at the river, the Bateaux Mouches glide along the Seine; the tourists snapping photos of the Jardin des Tuileries, the Notre Dame and the ornate French architecture glistening in the sun (don't places always look better in the sun?)
The Place de la Concorde, with it's obelisk, standing resolute at the end of the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe standing proud at the other end; the tomb of the unknown soldier lying below the main arch.
Paris, for sightseers, is a feast for the senses. The scenery, the sound, the smells. It's a fantastic place to wander, and absorb the atmosphere.
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| The Champs Elysees view from the Arc de Triomphe |
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