My first time in the lovely city of Paris. The fashion capital of the world, the home to Marie Antoinette, the Louvre, the magnificent Eiffel Tower, the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral and many other attractions who I’m pretty sure occupied a place in many peoples bucket list (myself included).

I only had a day to spend in this magnificent city and i wasn’t going to waste a minute of my day, i made myself a “little” list of the places i wanted to visit:

I really didn’t think this was ambitious at all, i was traveling by myself after all…My plane arrived at Charles de Gaulle Airport at about 10:30, spent 30 minutes between eating my first real Macaroon and going through immigration. As soon as i was out of the airport, i jumped on a taxi and headed to the city center. the ride was 45 minutes approximately, which with my excitement felt like 2 hours.

From the Latin Quarters to Shakespeare & Co

My route started in the Latin Quarters. My goal was to walk to all of these listed places on foot. from the Latin Quarters i made my way to Shakespeare & Co, what an unreal place, book lovers paradise! I walked through the quaint book store overflowing with joy and disbelieve, bought a book “A midsummer Night’s Dream”.

Notre Dame

Right across the street from Shakespeare & Co, within five minutes of walking distance, is Notre-Dame. This French Gothic structures is absolutely beautiful, it is incredible that such building had survive for so many centuries.

I walked by the edge of the Seine river enjoying the warm summer breeze, and being amused by the sight of the locals and tourist alike until The Louvre showed himself. Its bigger than I’ve ever imagined. No, I did not go in (that’s one of my excuses to visit Paris again).

The Eiffel Tower

My walk by the side and company of the Seine continued until I saw her, there she was, breathtaking, splendid, and even more striking than I’ve ever could envisioned. There she was “The Iron Lady”.



After enjoying the beauty of the surroundings, snapping a few pictures here and there, after hearing a few French words I learned in high school and after pretending to blend in as a local, my adventure in this wonderful city had to end… for now.

Paris gained a very special place in my heart and I can’t wait to explore more on my next visit.

A bientot, Paris!

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