What can I say? Paris is Paris. A city full of amazing architecture, delicious food, and people speaking a beautiful language. Andrew and I did most of our sight-seeing on foot, which reminded me how much bigger Paris is than Sevilla. But I still think the best way to see any city is on foot. We saw all the usual sights: Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Sacre Coeur, Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, etc. And of course we ate all the typical French foods: crepes, croissants, quiche, and french macaroons (if you haven't tried a french macaroon, you need to put this high on your priority list. They are simply delicious!). We were actually in Paris for "National Macaroon Day" so we got to try macaroons for free! How bout that.
My friend Meghan is teaching in Paris at the moment, so she met up with us for a night to give us a taste of Paris, non-tourist style. We had dinner at a great French restaurant and then went to the Latin Quarter for some drinks. The Latin Quarter is in the 5th arrondissement, and we had drinks on rue Mouffetard, which is a young, hip area with lots of shops, cafes, and bars. I love the French language. When your word for 'neighborhood' sounds as beautiful as 'arrondissement', then you know you're in a good place. ...Although I have to admit, I still giggle every time I say the words 'rue Mouffetard'. I guess we don't ever truly grow up, do we?
The fountain behind Luxembourg Palace.
San Chapelle, the Commissaire de Police, and the Metro - a photo conglomerate of historical significance.
Notre Dame by night.
Sacre Coeur.
The infamous Moulin Rouge.
The Ile de la Cite.
Me outside the Louvre.
Arc de Triomphe.
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