We managed to obtain weekend day tickets for the metro at only 3.75 euros each which was a massive saving because we were under the ages of 26. Definitely a recommendation to ANYONE who is under 26 and planning on going for a weekend.
Friday
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| Our Gold Room |
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| The Amazing Bathroom |
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| Jord And I at the Top of Arc de Triomphe |
Saturday
After breakfast we started on our action packed day. Firstly we visited Basilique du Sacré-Cœur which has incredible views of the city. We payed 6euros each to go to the top of the dome to see even further which was incredible and the sun even decided to come out when we were at the top!
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| Me at the top of the dome |
Next we visited the Louve after a spot to eat. It was a whistle stop tour to see things like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and my personal favourite, the Wrath of Medusa. Being under the age of 26 meant that we got in for free and so we didn't need to worry about spending large amount of money.
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| Mona Lisa |
As we walked down the river towards Notre Dame we passed all the pet stores in a row and it would have been so rude to not at least go and stare at all the beautiful kittens, puppies, bunnies and birds, From Labradors to French Bull dogs and all of them made you want to gain a very large over draft to take them all home!
We then passed over the padlock bridge, its amazing to think just how many people have love attached to it. Although I personally didn't attach anything that day you can't help but feel the hope that so many people before have left with their padlock and lost keys.
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| Padlock everywhere! |
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| Sucker for a pretty Sunset |
We then entered Notre Dame which is probably the most Gothic building I have ever visited. The spire sets the unusual cathedral apart from any others I have seen whilst travelling with my mum whether in the UK, Rome or further afield and we were lucky enough to see some of the evening mass ceremony that managed to send shivers down my spine. Whether to take that as God's presence I'm still a sceptic.
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| Glittering Tower |
Sunday
After checking out of the Hotel we went across the city to Jardin des Plants where we wondered around the beautiful gardens before heading into the small zoo present. The zoo has a wide variety of animals and only cost 9euros each. For me the enclosures were not quite big enough for the monkeys and big cats! City centre Zoo's will always have a problem with space. Its what makes stronger rules required. I hope that the animals that were in small enclosures got rotated enabling them to have more space daily.
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| Eye see you |
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| Cool Kid |
The weekend may have only been a whistle stop trip to Paris but it was one of the best weekend away I have ever had. The city is so friendly and because of subway being so easy to access, getting around the city was not an issue allowing us to cram our days to the brim. The only downside was having to return! There was lots of other things that I would have loved to do if we had had another day or two but at least I can save those for another trip giving me the excuse to go back. It certainly is said that bar hotel and flight costs the city is made for young adults and this is reflected by how much you get for reduced cost being under the age of 26.
If you are doubting whether to go then don't!! Paris captured some of my heart, so much so I'm determined to learn French so I can go back and not feel guilty understanding others around me.
