What's it REALLY like living in Paris?

You're in Paris on a visit and it suddenly hits you: what would it be like to live there?

Maybe those croissants have gone to your head. Maybe it's the romance. Or the chic clothes. Or the lovely buildings. Or the cinematic streets. Or the cafés.

The city is so seductive, in so many ways. It appeals to so many senses.

But there's always that knowledge that there is a difference between VISITING a place and LIVING there.

This is where I come in. If you want a glimpse of what it is like to live in Paris, here I'm giving you real insight, as a French gal who lives in the city's buzziest neighbourhood, who has a decade's worth of insights to share.

(Sure, my Paris may not be the same as other peoples' Paris -- that's the joy of living in a big city brimming with possibilities -- but at least you'll get an idea of what a slice of Paris looks like.)

When it comes to Paris, there are definitely pros and cons, as you'd expect. It's not all la vie en rose.

The métro is often crowded, prices can be expensive (especially for the clothes I'd love to buy!), winters are long and gloomy, and... yes, there's still dog poop as a sidewalk hazard.

But those images you have in your head about Paris are also reality: yes, the cafés are lovely; yes, you can dress as chic as you like (or indeed in any way you want -- it's a city of many looks); and yes, romance infuses its streets.

If you do take the plunge and become a local in Paris (and believe me, you can do it), you may well find yourself changing, in the way you approach time and money and leisure.

Have a look.

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** Shot on an iPhone, edited on an iPad with LumaFusion **


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