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6 Reasons Why You’ll Fall in Love with Paris
It's not known as the city of love for no reason, there's a certain romantic charm that enshrouds its streets and fills the mind of anyone visiting Paris. This unique urban feeling comes from a myriad of small reasons, all coming together to make Paris the unparalleled city it is. Here are some of the top reasons that make people fall in love with Paris at first sight.
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6 Reasons Why You’ll Fall in Love with Paris
The Beautiful Views
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The city is already well renowned for its dazzling skyline views and charming historical streets. The Eiffel Tower in particular is an unforgettable sight especially at night when the lights are turned on, and the bright arrondissements also feature beautiful illuminations that are just breathtaking from a balcony view. Paris is also known for its characteristic grey zinc rooftops that served as inspiration for Van Gogh and many other artists.
La Seine and Canal Saint-Martin
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The Seine river crosses the capital of France, and its banks are always popular summer spots for relaxing and having a drink. A cruise on the Seine is a romantic way of soaking up Paris’s most iconic sites, such as the Notre-Dame, the stunning bridges, Le Louvre and Musée d’Orsay which are all across the water from each other.
Thirty-seven unique bridges are strewn across the Seine’s banks, the most iconic being Pont Neuf, with its stone carved faces on both sides of Île-de-la-Cité, and the Pont des Arts, a famous love lock spot. Canal Saint Martin also has a vibrant atmosphere on its banks, being home to many trendy restaurants and bars which are frequented by the youth of the city.
The Rich History
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Paris was founded in the 3rd century BC and managed to create plenty of history and some of the most talented artists over the years. You haven’t seen history until you’ve seen Paris – they kind of go hand in hand.
The Endless Museums and Art
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Paris is home to some of the most well-known museums in Europe, counting more than 150 of them. The Louvre, The Musée d’Orsay, l’Orangerie, The Musée Carnavalet, Centre Pompidou - all are located in Paris. Here you will find some of the most famous works of art, such as the Mona Lisa, The Thinker, the Venus de Milo, and many more. Many museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of the month.
The city served as an inspiration for many great philosophers, artists, and influencers which once lived in Paris. Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pablo Picasso, and Claude Monet all either worked or lived in or around Montmartre.
The Charming Parks
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Parisians enjoy outdoor recreations, and it is understandable with such beautifully landscaped parks. There are plenty of green spaces all over Paris, where in the summer locals can sit down on the grass for a picnic or just lazily lounge in the shade.
From manicured parks like Jardin des Tuileries, Paris’ oldest and largest park, to the natural Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, you will not be short of options in terms of green spaces. The most popular is probably the Champ de Mars, where people can also enjoy the view of the Eiffel Tower.
The Delicious Cuisine
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It would not be fair of us if we did not mention food. Paris has the most restaurants with Michelin stars in the world, practically being the home of gourmet dining. There are also hundreds of patisseries, bistrots, street food stalls or shops that sell cheese, bread, and wine. While in Paris, no one can resist the temptation of croissants, macaroons, éclairs, soufflés, and other goodies.
Conclusion
These are just some of the endless reasons Paris never fails to charm visitors to the city. Chances are when you're visiting the city of love, you'll find something unique that captures your personal interest.
