Paris...
It is the world’s most romantic place. It’s the fashion capital.
It
is on my bucket list, since I don’t know when. And yes, to an
extent, Bollywood is to be blamed for this obsession!
One
of Paris' most iconic attractions, the Eiffel Tower, is well known
for its long queues. Each night (from dusk) the Eiffel Tower is
illuminated by sparkling lights for five minutes. My dream is to
catch a glimpse of that and stare at the spectacular sight. DID YOU
KNOW - There are 20,000 light bulbs used on the Eiffel Tower to make
it sparkle every night?
Paris
is one of those cities on most people's "to visit" list and
quite rightly so. It's not really a question of why visit
Paris, rather why would you not.
The
city of love has its own je ne sais quoi whether you've been there
once, one hundred times or as yet have only seen it in the movies.
Either way, Paris has something which other cities don't. And it's
not just that Paris has something special, it has a lot of special
somethings and the city knows it.
Its
inhabitants are proud to be Parisian and whilst they may not say it
out loud, they know that they live in one of the most
magical cities in the world.
Perhaps,
the greatest reason why you should visit the Eiffel Tower when in
Paris is because it represents the city. Yes, Paris is home a number
of architectural wonders, including beautiful chateaus and museums,
but the Eiffel Tower is the most well-known of them all. In fact, ask
a small child about Paris and they will likely respond with the
Eiffel Tower. In fact, this is one visit, you are likely to treasure
for years to come.
Queen
of Paris, standing tall, sturdy legs planted deep into the soil of
the Left Bank, her Cyclops eye keeping watch, circling over Paris at
night, luring tourists worldwide like some sort of Gargantuan Siren.
Her mythological beauty and astounding carriage destroy the most
fervid Francophobe’s resistance to Paris with her charms, for
indeed, is there anyone who can say that they do not like the Eiffel
Tower? Paris without the Eiffel Tower is as absurd a proposition as
New York without its Empire State Building, San Francisco without its
Golden Gate Bridge, Rome without its ancient Roman Forum–one cannot
imagine one without the other.
The
power of her majesty, is seemingly boundless. Her effigy, her
portrait in miniature, bestows an immediate cachet.
You
will fall in love with this real-world fantasy
French
is called the language of love and Paris has long been hailed as the
most romantic city on earth so even the most hardened hearts amongst
us would struggle not to be charmed by this place. Adored by
honeymooners and lovers, Paris is built on romance.
And
its not just romance of the physical kind, but of the architecture,
the history, the boulevards and the parks. It's the romance of
sitting in a cafe reading all afternoon, it's the romance of
neighborhoods packed with impoverished writers or a shadowy jazz club
open all night. Whether you visit Paris with a loved one or not, it
is hard to ignore the romance of the city.
You
will stop mistaking style for vanity
Another
reason why many people visit Paris
is that it's a city where style and beauty are worshipped like gods,
shopping is nothing less than an art form. Almost everything in this
city, from the world's most expensive dresses to kitchen appliances,
is astoundingly stylish.
Parisians
have a knack of looking elegant and chic in every occasion, whatever
the weather, so it would be a crime when visiting Paris, this city of
style, not to pick up a few hints and indulge slightly.
If
it is high-end couture you seek Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is your
Mecca. Chloé and YSL rub shoulders with the likes of Versace, Lanvin
and Gucci on this street of dreams. Boutiques and vintage stores
selling one-of-a-kind creations can be found in the Marais to give
that element of Parisian je ne sais quoi to your wardrobe.
I
am waiting for the day I can finally tick it off my bucket list. Do
you also have any place on your bucketlist? Tell me your reasons why
you want to visit it in the comments below :)
