I Love Paris

Paris Fashion Week kicked off yesterday to wrap up the month long gauntlet of Fashion across the world showcasing the best of Spring/Summer 2014 collections.  It's no hidden secret that Paris is my favorite city in the world and so to celebrate I wanted to share my favorite reasons that I love the city of light so incredibly much:

1. Paris at Night - If New York is the city that never sleeps then Paris is the city where the magic happens after dark.  When the Eiffel Tower is all lit up and the town is heading out for dinner, drinks, and dancing, this city is a sight to be seen and offers up a certain je ne sais quoi.

2. The Champs Élysées - This avenue holds special memories from my very first hour of my very first trip to the city.  I've told the story a million times, but racing up toward the Arc de Triomphe in a cab blaring techno music on a warm late spring night was a vision forever stamped on my memory.  Not to mention the amazing shopping with massive flagship stores, this is a spot not to be missed.

3. The Cafés - There are hundreds of cafés and restaurants on every corner in Paris but they are much different then the average restaurants in the states.  Almost all offer outdoor sidewalk seating which is the perfect spot to take a break in the city, people watch the afternoon away while having a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.  The feeling of just spending time enjoying the day with friends, family, or even by yourself is something that Paris does better then just about anywhere else.

4. The Love - Paris is a city made for lovers.  With cozy little corners in restaurants perfect for romantic dates, sidewalks along the seine for strolling hand in hand, and of course the Pont de l'Archeveche also known as the "love lock" bridge, Paris is an ideal place to spend time with the one you love.

5. The Architecture - Notre Dame is just one example of many amazing and awe striking buildings and historic locations in the city.  Around every corner it seems like the most beautiful buildings in the world are all located here.  While there are many cities with interesting architecture, Paris has some of the most famous landmarks in the world that definitely live up to their hype.