Paris, the city of Light. There is no doubt that Paris is one of the most beautiful and most visited city in the world. Of course, it is not immune to certain dysphoric factors that characterize all major cities: homeless, pollution, stress... In short, it would be absurd to sum up this city with typical urban cliches. While the streets are congested, people noisy and agitated. But remember that Paris is beginning to have a green thumb. Bike paths fully furnished (Velib), the Seine's banks increasingly closed roads, fully pedestrian areas every Sunday (the Marais, Latin Quarter, the Bois de Boulogne...). As for dirty sidewalks, Paris is becoming cleaner. These are the people who have to be educated!

 

Then, let's open our eyes. Paris is a city that almost never sleeps. The animation is extraordinary. The architectural beauty is breathtaking. The reputation of shops, restaurants is up to its international prestige. What can be said of museums, exhibitions of all kinds and for all age groups that are equivalent maybe in New York. So, if you hate Paris, it's probably because you have a fondness for nature, even to the hermitage. If you hate Parisians, it's probably because you are impatient (though some Parisians deserve to be slapped or put in their place because of their shameful attitude). Yes, there is a parisianism, an arrogance, a claim or cultural clothing style or taste. But, go hang out in nice small bars, museums, try to impose yourself or make friends. Me, when a tourist asks me questions, I always answer with pleasure. And many other Parisians are just as caring. The simple act of trying to speak French will help you to expand your contacts and knowledge and enhance your experience of life in the capital without common measure.

A little common sense, a refusal of idealization, a desire for openness to the beauty of Paris will help you adjust with more finesse your look. Idealize a city before you even know it is necessarily subject to disappointment. The Parisians do not wear berets with baguettes under their arms as all the Scots don't all go around with a kilt: ha this damn desire of folklore and the exoticism that quickly lead to disappointment and wrong value judgments.

So, what is better than Paris to dare succomb and enjoy ones pleasures. At the end of this season, discover, on the map below, some winter pleasures to warm you up: a sauna, a cozy tea coffee shop, a grandmother pot au feu, mulled wine to share with friends...Enjoy!

Enjoy the full flavors and moods of each area of the city. By getting away from the main streets, you'll learn to be surprised and to notice all the little aspects of this city. Indeed, chance can offer many surprises.