Paris - The City Of Romance

Tour Eiffel, view from the Trocadero (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Steve Diffin


When asked to suggest The most romantic city in the world most people will say Paris, evoking precious seemingly long gone romantic memories. Paris with it's seductive backdrop is certain to rekindle the magic of romance of the past or indeed encourage an excitement for one to embark upon a "dangerous liaison". Experience the romance of a weekend visit to Paris where you can gaze adoringly at the Pont Des Arts from the 1st and the arrondissements. Take in the most romantic view in the world, a 360 degree panoramic view of the famous Paris sights of "Ile de la Cite", and of course "the Louvre", while surrounded by the reflective dancing colours of the river Seine. Only replacing such breathtaking surroundings long enough to lovingly gaze into your companions eyes.
No trip to Paris can ever be complete without visiting the most famous land marks in the world - The Eiffel Tower and of course Notre Dame as featured in the great movie "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Visit the charming artists haunt, Montmartre, with its quaint, winding streets and pretty squares, dominated by the glorious Basilica of Sacre Coeur.

A Few Places of Romance in Paris

Image via Wikipedia

Author: Phil Chavanne

In Woody Allen's judgement, "As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all." A long-time dweller of the French capital, I'd have a hard time not to agree with the most Parisian New Yorker. Paris is a place as perfect as they come to live a glorious romance, rekindle your marriage, or meet your lifetime someone. The question is: where do you start?

Reasons To Love Paris

Image via Wikipedia

By Cheryl Tieken


Paris is bound to impress you no matter what you do while you're there. But there are some top spots that you absolutely cannot miss. We are sure you will agree:
1. Eiffel Tower. Of course, perhaps the biggest tourist attraction in the city and the place with the longest lines. But the wait is worth it. The views from the top are amazing. If you're not a good line patron, go at night. The lines are shorter.

Paris, France - Place Des Abbesses

Image via Wikipedia

By Harry Preston

After the din of the neighbouring place du Tertre, the tranquil place des Abbesses is the ideal place to pause, enjoy a coffee and take in the absorbing atmosphere of the area. One of Montmartre's prettiest squares, it is just a short walk from the Sacre-Coeur and Pigalle, and is a favoured Sunday morning haunt of local residents as well as visitors.
Surrounding the square are some fine examples of extravagant art nouveau architecture, the most notable of which is the canopied metro entrance that leads to Paris' deepest station at 40m (31 feet). Designed by Hector Guimard, it features amber lanterns and green wrought-iron arches, and is one of the last remaining examples in the city. The Eglise St-Jean-de-Montmartre, which dates from 1904, is named after the abbey that once stood on the site. The decorative windows, which significantly brighten up its otherwise austere facade, date from the same period.
This is where caricaturists, portrait and landscape artists congregate each day to paint local scenes and willing passers-by. Visitors throng these "street studios" so that they can can take home a drawing or painting of themselves. The place du Tertre is a fascinating, though touristy, reminder of a time when Picasso or Renoir may have sat in this very square and painted.
From my personal experience, the surrounding square is an excellent location for a traveller to immerse him or herself in some of Paris best local art architecture. There are many great photo opportunities to be had, so make sure to bring a camera and save a couple hours for the Place des Abbesses.
For more information about Paris, France visit GuidedTourParis.com.
For more information about Madrid, Spain visit GuidedtourMadrid.com.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Harry_Preston


http://EzineArticles.com/?Paris,-France---Place-Des-Abbesses&id=5363698






Search Amazon.com for vino con vista

Related articles

• Pierre Herme, Laduree, and the Best Pastries in Paris (vino-con-vista.blogspot.com)
• A Paris Rendezvous (vino-con-vista.blogspot.com)