Ahh, Paris. The city of romance. Of berets, croissants, and expensive bottled water. And, of course, the Eiffel Tower, also known in French as "la Tour Eiffel". I can honestly say that Paris really is all that it's cracked up to be. It's simply breathtaking. The way that the Seine River flows through the city with all of the old buildings on either side. And the petit cafes spread throughout. Not to mention the French accents that you just can't get away from, but who would want to anyway? It's a beautiful language. I had the privilege to visit many of Paris' classic tourist sites: Le Louvre, la Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, la Bastille, l'Opera de Paris and the Arc de Triomphe, none of which disappointed me. I will take the time to write a blog ... read more