I spent Friday afternoon in Paris. I saw the Eifel tower and walked around downtown and ate at a cafe and was happy to close my trip with a new adventure. Maybe it's because I just had been wowed by Moscow, but Paris to me seemed entirely over rated and definately not worth a flight out of the United States. Correct me if I'm wrong
I was expecting to be greeted by a city just oozing with culture and romance. I was expecting to have a "I can't believe this is happening to me" feeling as I meandered around the city. It was a let down. Maybe I just didn't go to the right places or commit enough time.
The Eifel tower wasn't accented with lush gardens and fountains like I had pictured in my mind. Instead, it's actually wedged between a freeway and a dying field of grass. The highly anticipated french pastery was overpriced and grocery store quality. Maybe next time I'll come with my husband and then it will be the Paris of my dreams.
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I think you gave a good assessment of Paris. One would expect romance and to be wowed at every turn. Instead I found it a rude dirty city. The Eiffel tower is just a hunk of metal. It only seemed worth a glance all lit up at night.
Looks like you had a fun time. Great pictures.
I wasn't all that impressed with Paris either, even as an idealistic single young college student. :) Nice to know, but too bad, that it wasn't just me.
it is better at night...but there was a rain storm while it was there, even so i am thinking you would have enjoyed it more if you couldn't see the city as well & see the pretty lights.
poor paris... it must be hard to get old and realize you're all hype. :) sorry you didn't have the dazzling trip to paris you might have imagined! my only french experience was getting very lost in the charles de gaulle airport (also disappointing). glad you were able to make the visit just the same.
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