Have you met anyone who doesn’t like Paris? I love Paris. What’s most amusing about this statement is, I hate to say this, I’ve never been to Paris. France, yes, but somehow Paris remains elusive. For me, it’s a love affair experienced second-hand through books, magazines, and people. Every day I read eletters from International Living www.internationalliving.com, and although all the writers are top-rate, first I read what Adrian Leeds is up to in Paris, and a bit beyond. She’s really witty, has lived in Paris for over ten years (coming from New Orleans), loves her adopted city, and, when writing, covers all things French, and mostly of Paris. And in so doing, makes you feel you’re there. She, along with other professionals, helps IL subscribers who want to live and/or work in Paris, and beyond, find their spot there, or those wanting a summer rental, or needing to learn the language, or desiring to take a course in travel writing. It all sounds . . . very nice.
Now what is it about Paris that captures the imagination? Wish I could answer that question from first-hand experience. For the most part, I find people vague about exactly why they like Paris. And why is that? Is it because it’s a feeling, and feelings are personal? Ah, well, when all is said and done, wherever you are, stay happy. And if you get to Paris this summer, say hello for me.
Here are two websites of things French: www.parismarais.com www.parismarais.fr/blog