Paris, France

June 2013

During our trip to London we couldn't resist jumping on the Eurostar and visiting the City of Love! Paris was everything I imagined it to be. It had it all - the old cultural buildings, the couples on motorbikes and even the little Poodles eating dinner at restaurants with their owners!

I've dreamed of visiting the Eiffel Tower since I was 6 years old! It was so surreal to be standing in front of such a historic landmark - especially one displayed all around my bedroom in the form of pictures, paintings and ornaments.

 

Lets not forget the real reason we all dream of Paris. Everywhere you turn there are pastry shops, chocolate shops, macaroon shops... 

First night in Paris and we found a cute Pizza restaurant. In an attempt to sweep me off my feet, the chef moulded the dough into the shape of a love heart. They don't call it the City of Love for no reason. On a more serious note, the Pizza was amazing! It was so fresh and authentic; definitely not your '2 am and nothing else is open'  Dominos Pizza. 

Couldn't help but by a little something when I walked into the Louis Vuitton on Champs Elysees. If there's anytime to spoil yourself, it's in Paris. 

The Palace of Versailles! For those of you that don't know, it was the home of Marie Antoinette before she was beheaded! Obviously if you're going to Paris the palace is a must see - from the beautiful gardens to the unbelievable room decor it would be ridiculous not to go! Be sure to get there early though. From memory we arrived at about 11.30am and there were hundreds of people already queuing to get in. Still, it's worth the wait.

Just your typical breakfast in Paris...