With a history spanning thousands of years, Paris is vraiment unique et speciale and has the savoir faire to bridge itself into the modern era. So much so, AFAR Magazine ranks it #2 in The World’s 25 Best Cities of 2022.
There has been a plethora of movies & books detailing the allure of Paris. Everything from the romance, culture, bistros, museums, boulangeries, cafes, and boulevards are legendary.
Perhaps Ernest Hemingway summed it up best when he said:
“There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other. We always returned to it no matter who we were or how it was changed or with what difficulties, or ease, it could be reached. Paris was always worth it and you received return for whatever you brought to it. But this is how Paris was in the early days when we were very poor and very happy.”
Having the good fortune to have visited The City of Lights (some call it the City of Love) on two occasions, my trip in September has forever solidified the charm of Paris in my mind. Once again, in the words of Hemingway:
“Wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
Should you wish to read more about Paris, here are a few books worthy of your time. In the meantime, I’ll stick to the photography and share a few images below.
“Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens
“The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue des Martyrs” by Elaine Sciolino
“Paris to the Moon” by Adam Gopnik
“Moveable Feast” by Ernest Hemingway
