Paris, France
Paris, the
capital city of France, is a modern city of eight million artists and
intellectuals. As a result, all social life revolves around art galéries and cafés. Visitors to these cafés
are serenaded by the ubiquitous music of l’accordion,
which forms the soundtrack to everyday life. Soon, the visitor will be engaged
in a deep conversation with one of locals over the finer points of
existentialist philosophy or left-wing politics. A lucky few will fall in love
with a handsome or beautiful stranger who will encourage them to cast off the
bonds imposed on them by society and live as free spirits.
A typical Parisian bus-driver
The scenic
River Seine flows through the heart of Paris. At night lovers of all ages
stroll beneath a full moon and speak of l’amour,
sometimes pausing to kiss soulfully beneath one of the many arched bridges that
cross the river. Due to a freak of les
acoustiques, love songs are constantly audible at night here, though nobody
knows the source.
Do you want
to blend in with the locals? Then why not do some shopping? It is a day well
spent in one of the many high-end designer stores. These boutiques (as the locals
call them) are where Parisians buy all of their clothing and jewelry. Be
warned, though, that the shopkeepers are all snobs and will treat you rudely at
first. The most fascinating part of this experience is that no money actually
changes hands during the purchase.
Paris is also
famous for its many monuments. The Louvre is the largest art museum in the
world, even though it possesses only one painting.
I've saved you the trip
Just next door to the Louvre
is the Eiffel Tower. This iron structure built for the Paris Exposition in the
year 18-something is very frequently the scene of international intrigue. You
are advised to take cover immediately if you should see handsome men in suits
chasing each another toward its pinnacle.
So pack your beat-up copy of Sartre, grab a bottle of vin and take off for the non-stop glamor of Paris.
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