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Paris- the name of the city itself is a hallmark for so many things. Culture, Food, Fashion, Art, Literature and the list goes on. With so much to see and do in Paris, it is hard to narrow down to the essentials, while still having an experience that is a good balance of everything the city has to offer. So here are the things I did in Paris and loved! 1. Cruised on the Seine River Seeing Paris from a boat on the River Seine can be enchanting! And there are no lack of boats to chose from.The ride crosses the beautiful bridges and most of Paris' renowned structures. Musee d' Orsay, Eiffel tower, Louvre to name a few. Boats offer all range of services, from no frills only sightseeing with commentary, to complete package with gourmet meal and champagne. 2. Tower gazed at the Eiffel No structure better symbolizes Paris than the Tour Eiffel. Although it was originally disliked by the artists and intellectuals of the time, it has gradually gained the love and atte...

Shakespeare & Company : The Old Smoky Reading Room, The Piano Man and The Erudite Cat  "Be not inhospitable to strangers Lest they be angels in disguise" Paris is known for many things- for its amazing food,for the stunning gothic architecture, the beautiful Parisian women, and as the place of origin for some of the world's finest literature. What many may not know is Paris apart from being the obvious hub of French literature has also been a congregation of some of world's most brilliant exponents of English literature , and when one talks about English literature in Paris Shakespeare and Co , the old creaky bookstore situated in the Latin Quarters serve as the center of the universe. So when we went to Paris this Autumn we also decided to make the pilgrimage for English literature lovers to the bookstore with the green door. We took the line M4 from Chatelet and got down at Cite from where Shakespeare and Co is just a short saunter away. On...