First time visiting Paris

I did not have high expectations of the city. I had been told that it was dirty, full of rats, and that people were rude - but everything turned out to be completely the opposite.

The city was very clean, the people were friendly, and even the bus drivers were kind and did their best to help us.

We visited:

- Eiffel Tower

- Louvre

- Arc de Triomphe

- Jardin des Tuileries / Jardin du Luxembourg, along with so many random parks, which were also beautiful

- Notre Dame

- A cruise on the Seine

- A game at Parc des Princes (vs Nantes)

- Petit Palais

- Square Louise Michel

- Galeries Lafayette

One thing I noticed throughout the entire trip was how fashion-conscious everyone is. People are very stylish, attractive, and relaxed. Many times, I found myself just observing people in the metro or sitting by the Seine because they looked like they had stepped out of a Netflix movie or series.

Also, a big thumbs up for the bike lanes, which are usually located next to the car lanes. A lot of people seem to prefer cycling rather than using the metro or bus.

What I liked the most about Paris is that the city is full of trees and parks, not just roads without any charm.

The only downside was that many places were crowded, and a lot of young people didn’t speak English, so we had to communicate using gestures or Google Translate.

I will definitely visit Paris a few more times in the future.

Merci et au revoir, Paris.