Paris, France. The city of love, lights, and baguettes. When I mentioned to Susan that I wanted to visit France, she couldn't wait. Ever since I started to learn French in school, it has been my dream to eat a crêpe below the Eiffel Tower and zoom around the Arc de Triomphe in the crazy roundabout. Susan and I fell in love with Paris while we were there, and if you read through our blog posts and look at our pictures, you can clearly see why. Below we have listed Paris' "significant sixes:" six foods you must try, six facts about Paris you should be aware of before traveling there, and six phrases it would benefit you to learn!
SIX FRENCH PHRASES:
1. Bonjour! (Hello, Good morning)
2. S'il vous plaît (Please) 3. Merci beaucoup (Thank you very much) 4. Où sout les toilettes? (Where are the toilets?) 5. Je voudrais. . . (I would like. . . ) 6. Au revoir (Goodbye) |
SIX FACTS ABOUT PARIS:
1. Population: 2,200,000 people
2. There are 1,784 bakeries in Paris (so it is quite easy to find a baguette!). 3. Paris is divided into twenty arrondissements that each boast their own unique character. 4. The average temperatures range between 68° F (summer) and 40° F (winter). 5. The most popular attraction in Paris is the Notre Dame Cathedral, closely followed by the Lourve and Eiffel Tower. 6. Paris is the birthplace of public transportation. |
SIX FOODS TO TRY:
1. Crêpe
2. Fresh produce from a market 3. Macaron 4. Pain au chocolat 5. Baguette 6. Escargots (aka snails) |
Sources: Discover France, Encyclopedia.com, The Local, U.S. Travel News, Trip Advisor, Friendly Local Guides