I'd never been to Paris before this year, but I'd always heard of her sweet stories and her quick beautiful tongue. I think the french tongue much quicker than the English but it's true what they say, "it's always a good idea!". As "first time for everything" is a new edition in my life, i wanted to start with this beauty. Bienvenue Paris!
My friends and I were planning to go on a quick break this year right before the next semester. We decided that each year no matter what, we'd go on a break together whether it's literally to the next town or on camping field. We wanted to start a tradition, because we knew that once graduation had come and gone, many of us wouldn't see each other again. Last year it was Amsterdam and this year it was Paris!
I have no clue who actually decided that we should go to Paris but by the end, I didn't want to come back to England. My friend and I hopped onto a coach and away we went.
After our long journey we waited for our two friends who lived in France to show us what this city was all about and obviously we all know that the best way is through our stomachs. Burgers, Burgers, Burgers galore! We found ourselves munching on burgers and drinking milkshakes at an American diner and not long after we'd caught the very famous itus!
We didn't stay in Paris for very long because of how tight everyone's uni schedules were but we spent the first day at The Centre Pompidou which was designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano.
So much bigger than i originally thought, it holds a library, shops, museums and the list could go on and on, but i know for sure if this building was my library, i'd be here all night! Great place to visit!!
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After being swamped in French art, we decided to head back to the metro to our next place which was the Sacre Cœur (saa-cru-cur). I think i must have uttered the name Sacre Cœur at least 20 times and i still didn't get it right. My painful regret of not signing up to French on duo lingo was now becoming much more of a reality, but before you know it i was singing "head, shoulders, knees and toes" all in French. Whey!! Now the Basilica is placed at the highest point of the city, giving jaw dropping views of Paris and when i mean jaw dropping, i really mean it. It was incredible, felt like i was literally flying.
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Closeby we went to a restaurant that served steak, my friend was going steak crazy so when that plate came i actually think her eyes got bigger. Now i've never had steak that is not well done, I was brought up to think that if it is pink, it's not cooked. Well, i decided to order medium rare and boy was I on a high till the next day. I am a self-confessed foodie, but this steak was just incredible, it was succulent, tender and just... I'm now starting to sound like the Marks and Spencer's advert so i'll stop, but Well done? Buh-bye!! We are done. Over. Kabam!
We were having so much fun that we ended up going out and dancing. When we entered the club we got told that we could go down a slide. A slide in a club? uh, YESSS!! I really wish i took photos but i was too excited, that i no longer remembered what a phone even was. We ended the night by dancing away to cheesy pop, whilst belting out every song known to man.
The last day was different to the first day. Paris looked different and more historical. We woke up at 2pm (we slept GOOD) and headed over to the Notre Dame. It was much busier and the vibe was quite chic, with waterfalls, river canals and main roads surrounded by plenty of restaurants. As we stepped into the Notre Dame we realised that they were actually having a service. With rows of people and and a choir girl singing so heavenly all we could do is stop and stare in awe.
As we stepped out we were recommended to go to Depart St. Michaels and now i recommend it to you! From the waiter's work outfits, to the decoration and service, this place is now my favourite!! You wouldn't think it was cheap too, bonus! And guess what i got to eat? STEAK! Remember when i said the steak was incredible before, well the other restaurant's steak has got nothing on it! At all. I think i"ve caught the steak crazy bug uh oh...
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You cannot go to France without trying escargots, it's just not allowed.
So we ordered to share, and i have to tell you it was so hard trying to get them out of their wittle shell. Luckily enough the manager saw us in dire need, so he helped us out and showed us the french technique. After my friend Lynne kept replying each meal with "formidable" literally singing to her food, the manager got out his phone and started playing the famous french artist Stromae's song formidable, who had us all wailing and laughing in the restaurant. We were the happiest girls in the city that day! Once our bellies couldn't take no more we rushed over to the Louvre and then over to the ever so beautiful Eiffel Tower!
We got caught by the Parisian rain and wind so by the time we got up to the top, our bodies couldn't stay in one place, as we kept getting blown from one end to another, but the view was gorgeous and well worth it.
The whole trip made us so happy because we realised that we were surrounded by beautiful people, in a beautiful city with great company. Paris is so different to London, there's so much more space and everyone is content (no offence Londoners, but you know that it takes a lot for you to crack a smile, especially in the rush hour). Not only that, the french are very healthy (you'll realise it when you have to hike countless stairs in the metro. It was not easy) and the variation in the hierarchy of space in connection with the buildings feels far more free than that of London which is a little bit cramped.
Nonetheless, being in Paris made me more excited about travelling and even got me thinking about living in Paris in the future. If you haven't been to Paris, GO, i dare you! If you have, i double dare you to go again. Be spontaneous and go on an adventure that you've never embarked on before!
Paris je t'aime, truly.
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