Add it up, and a visit can be a magical experience. Paris is filled with world-class attractions, fascinating history, an overwhelming amount of food choices, and beautiful architecture.
Paris is the capital of France, and the rest of the country no doubt figures that it receives a disproportionate amount of attention - especially in terms of government budgets. On the other hand, it probably deserves such treatment at some level. It's considered one of the most expensive cities in the world in terms of cost of living. We saw a few real estate offices advertising available properties, and gulped.
Most of the major attractions - including the ones you know very well - are centered around the Seine River. By the way, the Left Bank is the one on the left side when you sail toward the ocean. That makes it easy to see much, especially if you use the famous Metro - which has a stop near almost everything.
During the last few years, Paris has seen its share of terrorist attacks. As a result, military personnel are present throughout the city as it stays on high alert. However, we never felt unsafe, and we took home memories of the City of Light that will last a lifetime.
Here's a spectacular overall look at Paris:
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