Paris, the city of light and Europe’s epicenter of incredible beauty, is a paradise on earth personified, the abode of love and a centre of emboldened creativity.
Paris is a city of enlightenment, the encyclopedia of world historical pasts and the city where world history continues to find its place. No matter where you come from, no matter the level of your civilization, when you get to Paris you will still have something new to learn. Paris is a city where the individuals can find their true calling.
Paris plays host to over 16 million overnight tourists in 2015; this town has a spell that when you visit once, you never will stop. Here are 10 reasons you should visit Paris.

1. Architectural charms

If architectural beauty fascinates you, particularly in the times of empires, European civilization and how major world development developed, going to Paris will give you real evidence in monument, architecture and people. Parisians see Paris and the world from the numerous places attraction in the city, which include the Holy Chapel, the Eiffel Tower, and others, so many to mention.

2. Food and wine

You may think there are enough foods and drinks where you are presently, but when you visit Paris, I bet your story will change. With so many delicious cheeses, bread, patisserie, pates. And so much great French wines, the gourmet restaurants or visiting the Champagne Region, Paris is loaded with things for the stomach, and you will not ask for more. Little wonder many who had been here later decided on becoming Parisians to continue a life of abundance in food and wine.

3. Culture

Parisians are cultural oriented and if you share this lifestyle, going to Paris makes sense. There are places like Louvre to see the Mona Lisa and other cultural monuments. Visit the Musée d’Orsay, Musée Picasso, the modern art at the Pompidou Centre, and Monet’s famous “Nymphéas” (Water Lilies) at Musée de l’Orangerie to admire the depth of cultural creativity that envelops these places.

To add to your list of culture friendly places, include the Notre Dame, the 12th and 13th centuries great Gothic Cathedral or visit La Conciergerie and see Marie Antoinette’s prison cell, now a chapel in her memory. Also, get to the Palace of Versailles, the King Louis abode.

4. The walking

You might not think this worth a reason to visit Paris until you realized the constraint to walk freely in your present city. Unlike most metropolises, Paris is built in a way that encourages you to walk and have fun. You can walk on your own at your leisure or join an organized theme walk around cool places with an expert guide. The interesting part is, everywhere you go, and they are interesting. Like music concert halls at the opera house or sports arena like Tennis, Rugby or Soccer. Wherever you take a walk, there are so many attractions to engage you spellbound.

5. Nightlife

Paris got its city of light appellation from its street lighting as far back as the 19th century as the first town in Europe to light up its streets. The street lights, therefore, promote nightlife. Paris is indeed fabulous at night. Due to the brightly illuminated night, night activities, particularly entertainment, become commonplace. If you love jazz, you will find so many Jazz clubs in Paris. There are also great shows many tourists find appealing. Shows like the Lido, the Moulin Rouge and the Crazy Horse where you can be entertained and eat to your satisfaction.

6. Breaking limits

Do you have something you want to achieve and feeling unable? If you are finding your heart desire difficult to achieve, go to Paris. Yes, Paris will fill you with can- do energy that would make you go beyond limitation. Why do you think the city prides itself as the most accommodating for creative people? Every corner of the city is lined with high vitality, high- energy that will push you to get going and make things happen. Many who before going to Paris are scared of height, why do you see them going on the very high tower for vantage position to take shots of photos? That’s the limitless energy of Paris, before you know it, you already did it!

7. Shopping and fashion

Paris is the world capital city of fashion and choice goods. No fashion history is complete without the part of Paris. For this reason, top fashion brands and exotic fashion items are commonplace in Paris. If you want to win her heart, take her to Paris and there you have enough tools in your arsenal to win your love battle. Great department stores like Lafayette, Printemps and exotic fashion centers are all there for you to visit. Also don’t forget the assortment of fashion shows that greet Parisians every day.

8. Sightseeing

If Paris is the only city you have ever been all your life, you may go crazy the day you step out of it. Why? Because you the entire world outside Paris will be one hell of a chaotic and boring place! Everywhere you turn in Paris is a beautiful sight to behold. Take a boat ride on the River Seine and see the splendor and grandeur of Paris. It looks like this river was planned to run through the city for tourism. Going on a boat cruise takes you through great views like Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the romantic bridges of Paris. Oh yes! The romantic bridges of Paris remind me of Paris as a city of Romance that we discuss next.

9. Romance (the Lovelock Bridge)

There is this story of Paris in the 19th century prudish, austere Great Britain been the city that gives the wealthy and royals the platform to express their amorous desire. Paris is a place you are free to be yourself. And giving the design of the city, it is easier for two people to have privacy. Nobody cares about what you do! Thus, Paris avails lovers’ endless places to visit and have fun…

Uncensored nightlife and lots of places to chat, dance and make merry. What else do you want? Paris gives you so many beautiful monuments, like the love lock craze. The Pont Des Arts bridge near the Louvre, for the culture of expression of love between two people who lock their love with a padlock. Hey, you should be warned this lock show might have disappeared by the time you are visiting as news has it that it’s being cleared as at this time because of the impact of the weight of the locks on the bridge.

10. Art

Paris is arguably the European capital of art and is defined by both the size and the importance of the Louvre, as well as by the Musee d’Orsay, and the many boutique shops and small galleries around the city. With too much to take in on a single trip, some people only head straight to see the Mona Lisa or stick to exploring the Louvre.

(Bonus one) Diversity

With over 10 million annual world tourists visiting Paris, the city is indeed a place of cultural convergence and diversification. Your visit to the city and the vast network of roads and connecting points, water and rail, spending few days in Paris can mean taking in a diverse range of locations, so long you’re prepared to do the moving around. The city will welcome you to an assortment of cuisines, lifestyles and fun.

Your visit is worth making the move and realizing the dream of seeing the world with the eyes of Paris.