Visiting Paris was like walking through a dream where every street corner held a story, every monument whispered history, and every café terrace seemed made for conversation. Known as the City of Light, Paris has long been a beacon of art, romance, and culture. From the moment we first glimpsed the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night to strolling along the Seine River, we felt that unmistakable sense of timeless beauty that defines France’s capital. Paris’s history is woven into its very streets—once the heart of revolutions, empires, and artistic movements, today it remains a city where heritage and modern life blend seamlessly.
You’ll find Paris to be quite expensive, particularly when it came to accommodations, fine dining, and attractions, but there are plenty of ways to experience the city’s charm affordably. Freshly baked croissants from a local boulangerie, picnic lunches under the shade of the Luxembourg Gardens, and a glass of wine at a small café made for some of our most memorable moments. Paris rewards both those who plan and those who wander—there’s beauty everywhere, whether it’s the Gothic grandeur of Notre-Dame, the masterpieces in the Louvre, or simply the elegance of people-watching from a sidewalk table in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
We spent our days visiting iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Sacre-Cœur—and our evenings exploring Montmartre and the Latin Quarter, where music, food, and art spill into the streets. A walk along the Seine gave us an entirely new perspective on the city, with its bridges glowing softly at dusk. The Musée d’Orsay, housed in a former train station, captivated us with Impressionist masterpieces, while a sunset from Trocadéro reminded us why Paris has inspired lovers, writers, and artists for centuries.
We visited Paris in both summer and winter, and while the winter lights and cozy cafés gave the city a quiet romance, summer was by far our favorite season. The city felt alive with open-air markets, street musicians, and long, golden evenings perfect for riverside strolls. Every arrondissement offered something unique—from the regal boulevards of the 1st to the bohemian energy of the 11th.
To truly experience Paris, we’d recommend spending at least four to five days, more if you can. Paris is not just a city to see—it’s one to feel and live, a place where history and everyday life meet in the most elegant way imaginable.