Paris, France - Part II

I had a relapse of wanderlust this week, 

which happens quite often,

and can typically be tamed by a gander through some old travel photos.

So as I was doing this last night, I realized that I didn't even finish posting about our last visit to Paris... 

Woopsie. 

Awe I love looking at these snapshots.. the City of Lights is just so incredibly beautiful, don't you agree?

One of my favorite areas of Paris is Montmartre. 

It typifies all things quintessentially Parisian.. 

from terrace cafes to romping bars and clubs, 

drunken can-can dancers to budding street artists and performers, 

bourgeois-bohemian apartments to tiny cobblestone streets.

I suggest starting your explorations at the infamous Moulin Rouge, 

and then work your way up the hill to artist studios, statues of pop stars, 

and the church at the highest point of Paris - Basilica Sacré Coeur.

The views from this vantage point are incredible, and have taken my breath away each time I've visited.

Paris, France - Part I

Paris.

Oh, Paris. 

Words can't describe how much I love this city. 

Although this wasn't my first, or even my second time in the city of lights,

I couldn't help but be awe-stricken by the beauty of it all as my train pulled into Gare du Nord.

We spent five blissful nights in a tiny apartment located in Saint Germain,

settling into the routine life of fresh-baked baguettes, strolls among the gorgeous buildings, and falling in love with the beautiful people. 

The fact that we've seen most of the major tourist attractions during our first few visits, 

really took the pressure off. 

We didn't feel the need to rush around town, stand in long lines, and constantly check "must-see" monuments off our to-do list. 

Rather, we woke up whenever our little hearts desired and set off on leisurely strolls to explore Paris at our own pace. 

Most of the time, we didn't even refer to a map. 

Somehow, everything just fell into place.