This post is not a Paris Travel Guide. It will, however, having you itching to plan your next Parisian holiday!
A mini Parisian holiday seemed like the only proper way to punctuate the ten week journey Sven and I took throughout rural France last spring. Below you will find 100 photos from Pairs which I snap on my iPhone during our three day visit. A few weeks before we headed to Paris, I tragically broke my camera lens by dropping it on a bumpy cobblestone alley in Angers. We were traveling so much during that time and I didn’t have the opportunity (or money!) to replace the lens which is why all my photos from Paris (and later, Morocco) were taken on my iPhone. So for this post, I’ve decided to embrace the iPhone quality photos with some “vintage-postcard” stylized editing. It seemed fitting for Pairs.
When Sven and I arrived in Paris, we didn’t have much of an agenda. We simply took to the streets and found that there was something charming to discover in nearly every direction. As cliché as it might sound, Paris truly is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe – at least in my opinion. The city itself is massive, but somehow still feels cozy and personal.
I was completely blown away by the density of beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture. Unlike most European capital cities which were largely devastated by the war, Paris suffered through fewer bombings. Because of this, old-world charm still feels very much intact as you wander the streets. Summertime in Paris has a truly magical atmosphere. The parks and sidewalk cafes are full of Parisians and travelers alike enjoying the day. The city carries a warm and relaxed feeling that you just have to experience for yourself.
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If you’re planning a trip to Paris, I would recommend staying at least five days. Sven and I managed to visit most of the city’s iconic landmarks during our three day visit. Our days were incredibly full of walking, and our feet were quite tired. As I said before, this post it not a travel guide. It doesn’t contain a wealth of tips on where to go, and what to do in Paris. It’s more of a photo reel to inspire you to go and see for yourself.
I hope you enjoy!
