My affinity to romantic cities always finds its way to one, among many other places, Paris. I'm probably one of the most hopeless romantic person you'll ever find in the planet because of it.
Most people think that life has no mystery and magic. But think about me, and all the other people out there who dream of one day setting foot on Paris. The fact that we share the same fascination is mystery enough that relative things happen to different people at different parts of the globe.
They sure have their own version of Paris. But me? This is how I hope it'd be:
1. Brunch at a Parisian Cafe'
Most people think that life has no mystery and magic. But think about me, and all the other people out there who dream of one day setting foot on Paris. The fact that we share the same fascination is mystery enough that relative things happen to different people at different parts of the globe.
They sure have their own version of Paris. But me? This is how I hope it'd be:
1. Brunch at a Parisian Cafe'
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| Find a table at Le Petit Cafe', Paris |
I wouldn't mind whatever pavement cafe' it may be. The important thing is having to laze and see the usual social and culinary life in Paris- nestling my derriere on a couch while ruminating on a delicious French croissant and wearing a quintessentially French tongue.
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| French croissant |
2. Experience an elaborate French Gourmet
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4. Visit the Louvre
And why not? Paintings are another reason to visit Paris, and the Louvre is one of the world's largest and most historic museums that contain the awesom-est work of art-- The Raft of Medusa, Death of the Virgin, The Coronation of Napoleon, and the eminent face of Mona Lisa.
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5. Stroll from St. Germain to Notre Dame
I'd like to see the narrowest streets of the city, the oldest churches, and other best English bookstore.
6. Visit Musee d' Orsay
Home to French art since the 1800s. My objective is to see the works of Vincent Willem Van Gogh. He must be familiar to you too, mustn't he?
7. See the Place Des Vosges
It is the oldest square in Paris. Victor Hugo, the French novelist of the famous Les Miserables was said to have lived there.
8. Go to Vogue Paris
I am a sucker for fashion as I am for travel, and to be able to visit the office of one of the most credible fashion authorities is another dream to cross off my life list.
9. Pastime at La Siene
It's another way to complete my Parisian trip aside from the Eiffel. I want to see the best of spectacles in Paris by cruising the Siene river especially by night, when monuments and landmarks shimmer as they reflect in the waterway. C'est magnifique!
10. Buy a Parisian Beret
Beret- wearing French might have already stopped the craze of wearing one, especially the navy blue ones, back from when Simon and Garfunkel were even formed. At one point French fashion nowadays may be a little intimidating, with natives being an ultimate believer of high fashion standards (read: polished shoes, no underrated day wear like flip flops, no mismatch, edgy, and NO FAKE). But berets are still piece for French fashion. The secret maybe is to pay respects to their fashion standard by wearing ensembles clean, with confidence, and sleek-- meaning, no too many statement pieces. It's not dressing to the nines.
Beret- wearing French might have already stopped the craze of wearing one, especially the navy blue ones, back from when Simon and Garfunkel were even formed. At one point French fashion nowadays may be a little intimidating, with natives being an ultimate believer of high fashion standards (read: polished shoes, no underrated day wear like flip flops, no mismatch, edgy, and NO FAKE). But berets are still piece for French fashion. The secret maybe is to pay respects to their fashion standard by wearing ensembles clean, with confidence, and sleek-- meaning, no too many statement pieces. It's not dressing to the nines.
11. Visit Disneyland Paris
12. See the Versailles Palace
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13. Experience Paris Story by Victor Hugo
I could probably do this on my first day in Paris. To see France in a forty-foot panoramic onscreen audiovisual presentation hosted by a holographic Victor Hugo would be a perfect starter!
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14. Watch a show at the Paris Opera House
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15. Try a delicious brewed coffee and a French toast
I don't drink brewed coffee. But I might try, for the sake of Paris. A cup wouldn't be bad I guess and a French toast will compliment it perfectly. Besides, I think it's better than to try to wear a ridiculous mustache.
16. Eat tons of French Macarons
Can Parisian calories be an exemption to the slimming rules? Tee hee!
17. Stop by the Arc de Triomphe
For the hope of seeing it in the flesh than in magazines and books. Plus it's one of the most historic sites in Paris.
18. Go to Mont Saint-Michel
I also want to go somewhere a little far from the center of the City of Lights. Saint-Michel is a good option, a small island just off the coast of Normandy. I'd love to see structures from the medieval times. From afar, it looks like the jumble of towers in Harry Potter's Hogwarts.
19. Buy homecoming treats at La Grande Epicerie
20. Shop at Saint Germain, hopefully, really hopefully!
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21. Dine at La Maison Rose Paris
Blissfully because there is the same restaurant in Cebu, Philippines which I also love!
22. Visit Moulin Rouge Paris
I love the movie, and surely this one too. I'd like to see can-can dancers in this cabaret.
23. Window shop at Montaigne Market
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If buying a beyond-150-dollar item in a one-off boutique is a little far out for me; at least, I could get into a place where I could find fashion inspirations the way I flip through the pages of Vogue.
24. Have a photo taken in front of a colored art door
For the love of all things dainty!
25. Trip up the Eiffel Tower
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| Oh Eiffel! My Eiffel! |
Of course! It's in my life list. Kudos to Gustave Eiffel for engineering this global icon. It isn't Paris without it.
Audrey Hepburn was right, Paris is always a good idea.
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