aris： A Romantic Capital
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Ah， beautiful Paris. For centuries this city has attracted the admiration of the world. The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there.
Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself？ Is it in the legacy of all the French rulers who worked to beautify their beloved city？ Is it in the famous castles， palaces， statues and monuments， such as the Eiffel Tower？ Can you f？ind it in the world-class museums， such as the Louvre？ Perhaps Paris allure lies in the zest and style of the Parisians.
When you visit Paris， you don’t have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. They are certainly worthy of your time， but ignore them for a day. F？irst take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. You’ll f？ind it charming.
Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors’ colorful paintings. Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. Watch closely for the French attention to detail that has made France synonymous with good taste. You will see it in the design of a doorway or arch and in the little fountains and quaint balconies. No matter where you look， you will f？ind everyday objects transformed into works by art.
Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment， try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation with a Parisian. This isn’t always easy， though. With such a large international population living in Paris， true natives are hard to f？ind these days.
As evening comes to Paris， enchantment rises with the mist over the riverfront. You may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby： classical， jazz， opera or chansons， those French folk songs. Parisians love their music. The starry sky is their auditorium. You can also hear concerts in the chateaux and cathedrals. In Paris the Music never ends.