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
Architectural Details
Iconic Buildings
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.
