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 .