The people: The french woman never snacks, she will always wear matching lingerie and would choose a weekly facial, over a weekly blowout. Coloured polish is always a must on the hands of a female francophone, but those elegant hands will never rest on the table whilst eating. They believe in always having fresh flowers, that beauty starts from the inside(aka spa treatments), and that a red wine is always welcomed.
Eat: When you look past the minuscule portions and savour the grand flavours, a minuscule portion is all you will need. For petit déjeuner, start your morning on the Boulevard Saint-Germain at Café de Flore, here you'll find the most outstanding omlettes, while being served by bow-tie wearing waitstaff, the atmosphere is a perfect balance of art deco, with the classic beauty of Paris that is perfectly framed by the front windows. For déjeuner there is no better place to go than, Ecole Ferrandi, for Ferrandi is one of the most important culinary schools in France. Here is where the students come to practice their skills of pleasing the taste buds of the public, and you never know, you could be sampling the great works of the next Michelin Star chef. To finish off the day, why not try something new and exciting, although you're in the city of lights, Dans le Noir, a restaurant where you dine in total darkness, could be fun. This is a restaurant where you leave your sense of sight at the door and invite your sense of taste to be your predominate date for the evening. To end off the night, of course it's a must to stop in at Ladurée for a selection of phenomenal french macaroons to indulge in and enjoy under a blanket of light supplied from an vintage streetlamp, whilst gazing at the dazzling Eiffel Tower in the distance.
Style: Navy, grey, chocolate brown and back are the common colours, collected in the closet of a chic, Parisian women. Their style is known all over the world for being incredibly stylish in an effortless way, a look the world is trying to replicate. These ladies would rather don a statement scarf or necklace over a trophy bag, with the exception of the must have Chanel 2.5. Their incredible confidence remains in their style, as they believe that they are the statement and their clothes should simply be an accessory to their look. To describe the style of a Parisian I would say, effortless, tailored, chic, conservative, but with an edge.
Visit: Sip champagne whilst gazing out of the panoramic view on the third floor of the Eiffel tower. Venture up 200 plus steps to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. See the city through Quasimodo's eyes and step onto the rooftop of the Notre Dome. Bring out your inner child and visit Disneyland, or you're inner God or Goddess at the Chateau de Versailles. Whatever you fancy there's never nothing to be done in Paris.
Shop: Shopping in Paris, what a lovely way to fill your day. If you have a big budget head for Avenue Montaigne, here top designers like, Chanel, Saint Laurent and Dior line the street. If you're into more of the cutting edge fashion, Rue de Bretagne is perfect for you, this is where all of the Independent French Designers resign. Of course, while you're in Paris it's a must to go to a market, Marcher aux Puces de St-Ouen, is a great choice, this market has every aspect you could ever want to find in a market setting. While shopping you may want to purchase some of the these key pieces found in any Parisian woman's wardrobe:
-Leather Jacket
-Pair of High Heels
-Black Skinny Jeans
-An Oversized Cashmere Sweater
-Large Scarf
-Black Dress
-Leather Jacket
-Pair of High Heels
-Black Skinny Jeans
-An Oversized Cashmere Sweater
-Large Scarf
-Black Dress
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