{"id":16136,"date":"2015-09-01T08:59:39","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T12:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=16136"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:27:36","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:27:36","slug":"in-photos-my-love-affair-with-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/in-photos-my-love-affair-with-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"IN PHOTOS: My love affair with Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris<\/a>, I miss you. After a trip to the City of Light, I recount my stay in photos and reminisce on\u00a0my love affair with the city. Seeing the iconic Eiffel Tower for the first time was magical, especially the lightshow that took place every hour, on the hour. The Jardin du Champs-de-Mars below was filled with people relaxing under the most prominent symbol of France and even Europe. Photo opportunities were endless. Snap photos of the Tower during the day and night, from on top and from underneath and you’ll\u00a0have your own, handmade postcards like the ones you have seen and recognized for years. There is no bad photo of the Eiffel Tower! This was one of my first stops, but prepare to see this image plastered everywhere, in every souvenir and art shop.<\/p>\n

\"Eiffel<\/p>\n

From above, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Tickets to ascend to the second and third floors are available (you can even take the 704 stairs to the second floor if you wish). You will catch\u00a0a view of the River Seine and the cruise ships and spot some of the landmarks. The lookout is a little crowded – which is to be expected – and there is a champagne shop and souvenir shop up top.<\/p>\n

\"Paris<\/p>\n

The Arc de Triomphe was built in the early 1800s. It marks the end of the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es shopping district. The monument is engraved with the name of French soldiers and houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War 1. Ascend the monument for views of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n\n\t\t