The moment one steps foot in the city, you just get a different vibe — close to magical! Started the day with a baguette in hand (what can be more Parisian than that!?) and I was off!
Taking the metro (tip: get a day pass to save both time and money) to reacquaint myself with the iconic sights, the first stop was the home of the Mona Lisa, the Louvre, which is one of the world's most largest museums. One can enter the Louvre Palace through the Pyramid, then you have access to three wings: Sully, Richelieu, and Denon. Located on the Right Bank of the Seine River, it used to be a royal palace.
Fun fact: during the French Revolution, the Louvre became a national art museum and the private royal collection opened to the public. The museum has a collection of over one million works of art.
Fun fact: during the French Revolution, the Louvre became a national art museum and the private royal collection opened to the public. The museum has a collection of over one million works of art.
Next stop was the picturesque Avenue des Champs-Élysées. It is a boulevard famous for its theatres and restaurants; the Arc de Triomphe can be seen at the end. It is also dotted with luxury shops whose queues were so long because it was the start of the sale season. Despite at least a thirty minute wait, people patiently stood in line to satisfy their shopping fix!
Sabrina, you were right! Paris is always a good idea.
More of this beautiful city on my next post!
More of this beautiful city on my next post!
