Eva, no fair, but if you insist, I'll have a little bit of each.
Walter and Francis, you both were so secretive that I had to check out Boulevard de Clichy. Hmmpf, the Moulin Rouge has turned into an expensive tourist trap and the rest of the area is simply seedy, from what I read. Francis was right, the ladies will decline.
A trip to Paris has been a dream for so long; now, with Francis working his magic with photos and beautiful tours, it is something I must do.
One of the characteristics of France that I have always admired is the vital interest in individuality and quality and hmmm, charm, taste, wit? So many components. Here is a clip from an article about the uniqueness of France:
Quote:France is essentially a country that celebrates, preserves, and encourages diversity in all its disorderly, gloriously stimulating tangle.
This pervasive quality of diversity is why those of us who love to visit France, do. It is the sense of discovery and delight that comes with exploring the richly diverse fabric of life here. Walk the streets of Paris. What do you notice? I notice all the tiny storefronts, selling who knows what...feminine accessories, Basque foods, items made from snakeskin, molds of people's hands... I'm sure I'll never live long enough to discover all that Paris has to offer. Not even long enough to visit all its bookstores! In fact, the only bookstore chains I've seen here are the Brentano's and WH Smith catering to the English-language crowds.
I apologize for not having the author's name--I'll try to find it in order to give her credit for the lovely writing.
Nearing bedtime, I'll have a little Chambord, if you please. This, to me, is magic.
