Paris, the basics

It's easy to fall in love with Paris , with its stylish flair and its many charms. The passion of its people is reflected in its architecture and in its nightlife, and one can't help but be seduced after spending a little time in the city.

Anytime is a good time to go to Paris ; the city is alive all-year round, with something to offer to visitors whatever the season. Summer makes the banks of the Seine more inviting for a stroll, or one can spend the afternoon at one of the city's gardens or at a sidewalk cafe. The colours and sounds of autumn enliven a walk from the Eiffel Tower through the Parc du Champ de Mars, as you make your way to the Champs Elysées with the music of leaves following your steps. Winter evenings are tamed by the warm company of ice-skaters at the Hotel de Ville's outdoor rink. And the city blooms in the spring, as the gardens start to flower anew to greet the sun, and street performers entertain passers-by outside the Pompidou Centre.

The beauty of Paris is defined by its character, its faithfulness to its passions over regard for mundane practicality. The development of the city over the centuries has resulted in a unified architectural style that expresses a strong sense of balance and aesthetics in its grand design.

If you take enough snapshots of Paris you'll see the same city that others already know, a city famous in pictures and in books, a city that exists as images inside a frame. But Paris is more than skin deep; the charm is undeniable but the beauty is in the experience. Discover Paris for yourself-explore the avenues and the streets-beyond the sights and attractions awaits the true City of Lights .

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