I spent Easter in Paris last week. I know, I'm a lucky girl! I just got back last night and I'm wondering if I'm in love with the city; I can't decide. Paris is a beautiful city but also full of contradictions. For example, the smell of pee in the Metro (eww...) and inconsistent service. For every rude person I've encountered, there's also been friendly people. I love baguette and French pastries but bistro food was unsatisfying.
On our first day, we went up to Sacre Coeur but we didn't go in, because there was an entrance fee. Watch out for scammers and cheats when going up. After that we went to the Pere Lachaise Cemetry. It was really beautiful but I didn't know what to do there, should I take photos, admire the tombstones, contemplate? I always over-think when it comes to things like this. I saw Chopin's gravestone, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde's. Most of them have been cordoned up to prevent people from getting too close to them.
From there, we took Bus 69 down to Musee du Lourve, which I read online is one reputed to be one of the most scenic rides in Paris. I wouldn't be able to tell. Everything in Paris looks so scenic. We ended off the day exploring Blanche and Pigalle. Lots of nice little cafes there but we only looked. Also met two buskers attempting to play La Vie En Rose. They didn't play very well, but it's Paris, and music, so I teared up a bit.
Anyway, pictures next.
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| Landing at Charles du Gauelle |
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| View of Paris from Sacre Coeur |
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| Apartments at the top |
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| Chillin' at Jardin des Tuileries |
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| It's Spring! |
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| Flowers in bloom! |
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| View of Musee du Lourve |
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| Walking around Monmarte at night |
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| View of Sacre Coeur |
I was in Paris for 7 days, so look out for more posts!
