#WithShandraInParis Part 6: Paris After Dark ✈️

The Eiffel Tower, Charmp de Mars, Moulin Rouge, Monmatre

Our last stops in Paris before we had to head back to the hotel and prepare to fly back was at the Moulin Rouge and at the Monmatre. I really wanted Noob and I to see a show at the Moulin Rouge but sadly we did not have enough time, so that is still on my bucket list and hopefully in the future, I will be able to take Noob to the Moulin Rouge and catch a show. The very last stop was at the Monmatre. It was really close to our hotel so it was perfect that it would be the end of our Paris trip tour. The Monmatre is on the top of a hill so you have to be prepared to walk on a lot of stairs but when you finally reach the top, the view is worth it. Since we arrived there at night time (around 10 pm), it was super romantic seeing the lights of Paris light up and I couldn't be more thankful and happy that I got to experience what Paris had to offer with my Noob.

So that was the end of my #WithShandraInParis posts, hopefully you've enjoyed the journey and learned something new about the beautiful city that oh so many people love. Until next time - Ingat!


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Shandra.

#WithShandraInParis Part 5: The Royal City ✈️

There is no way that you can go to Paris and not visit the Versailles Palace (if you're a history geek). And since I am a history lover, Noob and I of course went to the famous Versailles. I am sure many of you have heard about the Versailles (Marie Antoinette used to live there). It is in Section 5 of Paris and is kind of a city by itself. I didn't really know what to expect but I knew it would be beautiful since it was all royalty who used to live there. But I had not imagined how beautiful the Versailles palace really is in real life, my jaw literally dropped when I saw the golden gates. I really felt like I was going back in time and I simply couldn't believe that I was inside, standing on the same spot where so many royal people through out history had been standing. The Versailles Palace is a must see and I suggest you spend an entire day there since it is so big and the garden is just.. I can't even put it in words, just extravagant and grand - A truly fit for a king.

If I could be a princess and choose any castles or fortress in the world, I would pick the Versailles Palace. When the Versailles was build, it was a country village. The court of Versailles was the center of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris. The Versailles is not only famous for the building and it's beautiful architecture but also as a symbol of the monarchy. Fashion around Europe was copied after what the royal court of the Versailles used to wear and that it's probable one of the reasons why Paris is seen as the Mother of fashion. 

Anyways I think I should stop now before I get way to deep with the history, so until next time - Ingat! 

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Shandra. 

#WithShandraInParis Part 4: The famous tower & the city ✈️

The most visited tourist attraction in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. The tower was named after its creator, Gustave Eiffel who was an engineer in 1889. The tower has 3 floors where third floor is 276 meter above ground (906 ft). You can choose the elevator to go all on three floors or you can take the stairs up to the second floor - though it has more than 300 stairs to get to the first floor.  

We stood in line and paid 15 euros each (you get half price if you're under 25) to take the elevator to all 3 floors. The only sucky thing about our trip to the Eiffel tower was that it was so foggy, so please do excuse the pictures. Originally you would be able to see the entire view of Paris from the 3'rd floor but even so, it was a dream come true that we got to be on the Eiffel Tower. 

After being on the tower and scaring the s**t out of the both of us since we both are scared of heights (haha) we went on the boat ride. With the Paris Pass, you get to ride for free. The ride itself takes about an hour and it sails past 8 of the most famous sights in Paris. On the boat, there are headphones where there are a speaker who tells you funny stories and facts about Paris and it's buildings. 

 

 

 

Tip to remember: The Eiffel Tower is not included in the Paris Pass and do come early so you don't have to wait in line for a very long time.

Anyways I shall eiffel off now - get it? Cause of the post :P I hope you enjoyed the pictures and until next time again - Ingat!

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Shandra.