Paris I
Just hearing the word Paris puts me in a dreamy, relaxed state of mind that invites romance.
When I traveled here in the summer of 2009, I had no idea what awaited me. I knew there would likely be delicious croissants. And the Eiffel Tower, of course. But I never could have imagined how amazing this place would actually be in person.
The history, culture, and romance of the city is easily palpable as you stroll along the streets.
Because there were so many wonderful things about Paris, I am separating our trip into a few posts. I just can’t fit all of the things to see and do into one!
To start, I want to share one of the most famous and breathtaking sites to see.
From all different points of the city, the Eiffel tower manages to pop up and draw in your attention. It is hard not to stop and point and say “Look, there it is!!”
Sometimes, it will show up in the most subtle of ways…
And the feeling of relaxing in the grass as the sun sets and staring up at it is truly indescribable.
Up close, the tower looks so much different than I would have imagined.
I also wasn’t expecting soldiers with machine guns to be surrounding it…
Once you are up in the Eiffel tower you are able to see the city from an aerial view that reminds you how big Paris really is.
Another great thing to do is take a cruise down the Seine river. It is so relaxing to cruise along the water and take in all of the architecture and culture around you.
And you get to enjoy bubbly French champagne during the ride…
If you get to go to Paris, the Eiffel Tower and a Seine river cruise are both must-dos!
Have you ever been to Paris? What was your favorite thing to do there?
one word. JEALOUS!!!
You should go! I just wish we could bring our dogs with us. :(
Oh my goodness! This makes me so happy! We are planning on going to Paris after the hubs graduates. I CANNOT wait.
Lindsay has grown on me and I like her. She is much better now than on the first day when she wore a wedding dress!
Tierra is teirrable :)
Yay! You are going to love Paris!
Tierrable, how perfect! :) I’m not excited to see more of her tonight…
I think I was there once. Can’t remember anymore, though. LOL!! You guys were busy before I got there to invade the party. Now I feel guilty!
You joined the party! :)
your pictures make me miss this beautiful city so much. I was there when I was younger, and I loved everything about this city. The history, the culture, the food, and the museums are phenomenal. Did you ever go to the Louvre?
Yes we did, the Louvre was massive! My last Travel Tuesday was on the museums that we went to.