Paris Is Always A Good Idea

Ajoutez deux lettres a Paris et c’est le paradis.
Jules Renard, writer

Add two letters to Paris and it is paradise.

When Jules Renard uttered this famous quote, he could not have been more correct. There are very few places in the world that are able to justify the hype surrounding them. Paris not only justifies that hype but threatens to challenge it, mock it, as if describing its beauty and sophistication is beyond the realm of human intellect.

I found myself in Paris in April 2012- an unexpected and impromptu trip. This was a time when photography and the creative arts barely interested me. It was also a time of great, many personal tragedies and I credit Paris for coaxing me out of my shell, for making me believe at the time that beauty still existed in the world.

I apologise in advance for the quality of photos, but I do hope they capture a sense of allure that Paris has to offer to any traveller lucky enough to visit. One day, I hope to go back again.

Amidst Nature

Parisian Streets

Casual shot of Parisian street life — As seen on Place De La Concorde

Cartier showroom... — As seen on Avenue Des Champs Elysees

As seen outside Cite (Paris Metro): Hire a bike for 20 euros per day

French street signs lol. — Near Cathedrale Notre Dame De Paris

Architectural Details

Details of the fountain — Fontaines De La Concorde

Cathedrale Notre Dame De Paris: mass in progress

Iconic Buildings

Me and sister posing lol. — Arc De Triomph

Cathedrale de Notre Dame — Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris

So, what do you think? Does Paris sound like a good idea to you?

Cover photo: View of Pont Alexandre III and River Siene, Paris.

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