Paris is my favorite city in the world. I love the sensational architecture, stunning monuments, fabulous culture and endless restaurants and outdoor cafes. I spent six months living in The City of Light in my early twenties as a university student studying abroad and have been to Paris several times ever since. Somehow, her grandeur never fades nor her ability to completely blow me away like no place else.
The history of Paris utterly intrigues me and can be found everywhere along her streets. Each turn around a corner reminds you of Paris’ magnificent past and each monument marks a particular moment in time that made Paris who she is today: A vibrant, beautiful city that never seems to sleep.
Last April, I was back in Paris on a trip with my mother and sister, and I had the opportunity to capture many updated photos of this phenomenal place. Here are some of my favorite monuments that will always remind me of Paris.
The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris
The Gargoyles on top The Notre Dame Cathedral
The view of Paris from on top The Notre Dame Cathedral
The Louvre
Arc de Triomphe Paris
Eiffel Tour
Steps leading up to Montmartre
Sacre Coeur
Hotel de Ville
I could go on forever photographing Paris! J’adore Paris! I hope to make it back to the City of Light soon.
Love the gargoyles!
Me too! I took a ton of pics of them! 🙂
Impressive!
Thank you!
Gorgeous post Nicole! Makes me very nostalgic 🙂
Me too Madhu! I love spring in Paris or anytime in Paris quite frankly!
Wonderful pictures!!!
Thank you! Merci!
I must agree that there is no place like Paris. We lived there for a year in 1988/89 and there was no end to the wonders we would find. What beautiful city.
Leslie
Yes, I miss Paris. It was such an amazing place to live at 21 years old! I was such a romantic carpe diem girl then! Well, still keeping the carpe diem but not 21 anymore! Darn!
Well we weren’t in our twenties when we were there and it was still magic. We’ll always have a hankering for Paris.
Leslie
Love the gargoyles high above Paris!
Thanks! Those are my favorites too! So glad I got up there and got those shots! The line was an hour and a half long but worth the wait!!!
Love the gargoyles! Love Paris! You just reminded me I have French homework. A bientot 🙂
Merci beaucoup!
France is the place I want to visit the most and your photos just made me want to go there even more. I love seeing photos like yours, all of the details contained in the buildings. I especially love the first photo you posted of the gargoyle, priceless expression!
Yes France is quite remarkable. I just love the architecture and you can never ever get bored exploring each and every unique picturesque street in Paris! 🙂
Beautiful pics 🙂 I’ve never been to Paris, but you’ve just taken me there for a moment!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
great post Nicole
Thanks Jo!
I love Paris too. 🙂
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Great photos. Perfect for the theme, Nicole!
Thanks Amy!
Those gargoyles will always be monumental.
Yes indeed! 🙂 Worth the 1.5 hour wait in line to get up to see them!
SPECTACULAR GALLERY!
Merci!!!!
Wow! Gorgeous images! I love the gargoyle picture. 🙂
Thanks so much! 🙂
Your shot of Sacre Coeur is almost magical.
Merci beaucoup! 🙂
Wow.. in incredible series here 🙂
No wonder why Paris is right there on top of most people’s must see place 🙂
Thank you so much!!!!
Paris is, indeed, a beautiful city and an architectural delight. No matter how many times you go, there is something new to see or at least see with a different eye.
yes so true. I could spend hours just walking around each day as there is always something new to see! I love Paris. Hope to go back someday for a longer time and practice my French!
The steps leading to Montmartre were one of best moments during my visit to Paris. Some thoughtful sentences were written on the older buildings I clearly remember
I love those stairs to Montmartre too. I love that entire area. It is so wonderful!
Beautiful photos! They make me feel I have toured Paris in a split second 😉
SO glad you enjoyed the photos!
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Ah those views! The memories they bring me. It has been 11 years since I was there, I would love to go back and see how it has changed and how it hasn’t changed.
Thanks! Yes, you should go back. Paris is always wonderful!!!
Stunning photos Nicole! I cannot believe I have never been to Paris…one day {sigh}. 🙂
Oh…you must go! It is so incredibly beautiful and utterly romantic!
Who couldn’t use a little romance in their life? 😉 Once we get through most of this country, we plan to embark on more international trips. I will be using your blog and a few others as references when that time comes.
Sounds fabulous! You have already seen so much!!!
I need to get back to Paris some day to climb Notre Dame for that gargoyle view! Classic shots.
Yes Kat! It is always a wonderful place! 🙂
I love all of the different angles you used. I’ve always wanted to go to Paris, but I’ve yet to make it there. Someday …
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the post and yes, Paris is a must see place! 🙂
Paris is an amazing city, and your photos are outstanding. Love the Gargoyles. 🙂
Thanks! I love it too!
uma bonita cidade !!
Thanks!
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Nice take on the Monument theme! Thanks for the tour of Paris. So far, Paris, in particular, the Eiffel Tower, has been the favorite place/monument in my journeys in this week’s challenge, something I’ll never see but in photographs.
You’re welcome to come and see what my take on the theme is:
http://fstopfantasy.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/weekly-photo-challenge-monument-far-west/
Thanks! 🙂 I enjoyed your entry as well.
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