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This is Paris - to Me

Sometimes, when describing a city or new place they've visited, I've heard people say things like they felt right at home the instant they arrived or something along those lines. I've visited places like that too.

Paris isn't one of them for me. To me, Paris is like a gleaming little jewel box - a sort of mysterious treasure.

When I first arrive from the U.S., I can't help but to be taken by the beauty of the architecture and the romantic aesthetic it exudes. It comes across as so fancy - almost a bit intimidating.

As I wander and visit shops and cafes, I'm an outsider, for sure. As conversations go on around me, my mind wanders and I daydream a bit, having very little understanding of French.

But there's a beauty in that too - the peacefulness of having nothing but your own thoughts to guide your way.

 

This is what this beautiful and sweet city affords me. I've thought a lot about this lately - that we find what we're looking for. If we're looking for beauty, we will find it. Every city has its flaws and its beauty too and that's what I'm seeking - so I will find it. I focus on the good, and my goodness, Paris has it.

The greatest encounter in one's life is the encounter with oneself. ~ Yves Saint Laurent

This is the seventh and final post in my Paris Party of One series. You can find the first post here, the second post here, the third post here, the fourth post here, the fifth post here and the sixth post here.

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Between posts on my website, and all year long, I'm preparing for The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair. You can read alI about it here. I also document my life on Instagram. You can follow along with me there.

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A Visit to The Peninsula Paris Hotel

A recent stay at The Peninsula Hotel in Paris made my trip one to remember. I thought you might like a little tour! The hotel itself is stunning and the service is over the top. Staying at such a beautiful hotel, in such an aesthetically pleasing city is almost dreamlike because you're constantly surrounded by loveliness.

There's so much inspiration to take away from the ornate architectural details.

A visit to the hotel's aviation-themed restaurant, L'OISEAU BLANC, offers views over the rooftops of Paris and is something to behold. 

And Le Rooftop is a quiet and peaceful spot to sit and relax, have a cocktail, and enjoy the views. (Hats provided!)

Imagine the sound of clinking glasses, the soft murmur of conversation, and a trickle of guests moseying through, and you have Le Lobby which also serves as the location for Afternoon Tea and Sunday Brunch. Yes, it's stunning.

And just beyond Le Lobby sits Le Bar Kleber, which is the location of the 1973 signing of the Paris Peace Accords, that ended the Vietnam War.

The rooms, which vary in size, are all luxurious and offer special little details like automated window awnings if the sun gets too bright and automated curtains for privacy. It's all just a simple press of the button.

Little sitting areas are such a nice addition and made the room feel like a home away from home. The fresh flowers throughout were pretty great too!

My family always teases me for playing the spa channel on the radio in my car. (Hey, it's a nice peaceful way to make your way through traffic!) So I couldn't wait to tell them that the tub in my room had a button you can press which is "spa mode" where the lights automatically dim and spa music begins to play. It was perfect.

And the dressing room was pretty great too.

This is the sixth post in my Paris Party of One series. You can find the first post here, the second post here, the third post here, the fourth post here. and the fifth post here. There will be one more post to follow in this series.

Images: Roxanne Matiz

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Between posts on my website, and all year long, I'm preparing for The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair. You can read alI about it here. I also document my life on Instagram. You can follow along with me there.

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