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FRANCE

The
Basics

France is a country in Western Europe and a member of the European Union.

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What
Drew Me

When I was a preteen and saw Selena Gomez celebrate her high school graduation by flying to Paris in the movie "Monte Carlo," I fell for Paris instantly. Nowhere said a dreamy European getaway to me the way that Paris did. However, once I started researching France for my trip, I found even more to fall in love with, like Mont Saint Michel and the French Riviera.

Do I Recommend Visiting?

Yes, a million times, yes! Read that line again like a girl who just got proposed to, because that's exactly how I feel when I think of France. I feel it just typing this. Truthfully, though, when I first arrived in Paris and saw the Eiffel Tower, I was hecka disappointed. I stand by this to this day: the Eiffel Tower looks like scaffolding for a building that was never completed. If you're going to Paris for that, prepare yourself for that level of disappointment and also, do yourself a favor and Google "Paris Syndrome" before you hop on your flight.

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Apart from the disappointment of the Eiffel, I adore Paris. There is a reason why it's the most visited place on earth. It truly is one of the dreamiest cities you'll ever visit. I fell for the outdoor dining, which wasn't a thing basically anywhere in the States until COVID happened. I fell for the cuisine, the architecture, the accents. You name it, I probably swooned over it.

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Versailles is something I don't necessarily recommend. Is it beautiful? Yes. Is it worth the hassle? Absolutely not. But, I know there are lots of history buffs who would disagree, so I'll leave that up to you. Would I go back? Probably not.

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Will I be returning to France? Absolutely. There is so much I haven't done and am dying to do. I'd like to visit the Catacombs, as I didn't have a chance to the first time. I'd also like to take the trip out to  Mont Saint Michele, Normandy, Champagne, the Riviera, and Corsica.

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If you've been saving up money and considering a trip to France, you have my stamp of approval. I know I'll be back.

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If you're planning on visiting, please feel free to peruse my visit entry below!

Visit Entries

Visit #1: My 21st Birthday!

Paris & Versailles
June 5-10, 2019

Your money will come back,
but your time won't.
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