Has anyone ever asked you to describe a perfect city, one which is beautiful, fun, romantic and dazzling? Caitlyn Lozano explores Paris beneath its glittery appearance
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Close your eyes and describe Paris in 3 words. Most people reply with‘ dazzling, fashion, romantic’. All of this is true. Why? Well, Paris is of course, the city of love, fashion and lights. It has the most beautiful views at night, the most famous city in the fashion industry and of course it owns the spectacular Eiffel Tower.
Why is Paris so famous? Well, Paris has many
and uncovers why it is the most beautiful city in the world.
famous landmarks, such as the well-known Eiffel Tower and the majestic Arc de Triomph. Every year, hundreds of tourists line up to see these attractions. So, why are these monuments so popular among many tourists, and why are the part of the reason Paris is well-known? Let’ s get into the mathematical side. Gustave Eiffel, the man behind the construction of the Eiffel Tower, used mathematical formulas which includes considering weight, height and materials etc. All of this formed a strikingly beautiful tower, now towering over Paris. Up at the top, there’ s restaurants, so you can watch Paris buzz beneath you while eating delicious food from Paris. Arc de Triomph ~ from afar looks like any ordinary arc. Why would it be considered such a great monument to the French people? Well, beneath that Arc is believed to be the place where St. Joan of Arc was burned. Pretty special, hey?
Fashion is everywhere in Paris, which came 4 th in Global Fashion Capital list, coming behind London, New York and Barcelona. It might be no. 4, but it will always be no. 1 in our hearts. Why, you wonder? Paris is the home for many of the premier fashion houses, including, Céline, Chanel, Chloe, Dior, Givenchy, Jean- Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Lanvin, Rochas and Louis Vuitton. How’ s that for being no. 1? If you’ re still not convinced, Paris is the birthplace of Haute Couture, the fashion of exclusive custom-fitted dresses and clothes.
Food in Paris is delicious. Not just delicious, extraordinary. From le petit-dejeuner( breakfast), to le diner( dinner), Paris is sure to fill you up. Plus there’ s dessert. If you want to be spoilt for breakfast, look out for‘ Pain au Chocolat’, a buttery, flaky croissant filled with dark chocolate. Am I making you hungry? How about a‘ Croque Monsieur’ for lunch. It’ s grilled ham and cheese, sometimes served with fried or poached egg on top, which then becomes‘ Croque Madame’. For dessert, indulge yourself with Landuree Macarons, a famous French dessert made of egg whites and sugar.