Paris, I Love You

It's not surprising that many term papers about Paris are negative in terms of first impression. Most tourists have a disappointing experience after spending holidays in the French capital. Movies that portray Paris as the most romantic city on Earth hardly help. However, is there a term paper that says that the French capital is dull?

Without a doubt, Paris is unlike any other cities. In fact, it's different from the rest of France. Millions of visitors discover that affection isn't the first thing that they'll feel once they explore the metropolis. A typical Parisian is difficult, impatient, quick, sarcastic and unsentimental. He's a rebel at heart. He believes himself to be just as smart as the prince or the rich bourgeois above him. Such traits are the usual complaints of tourists. A few term papers explain this behavior.

Inscribed on the city's coat of arms is the Parisian motto, “Keep your guard up”. This is something that many foreigners - especially Americans - couldn't appreciate. Perhaps it's because they expect them to be nice. They must understand that Parisians aren't nice. They're more like spoiled brats, but beneath this unpleasant exterior are world-weary, self-mocking, modest adults. This represents a kind of wisdom most other people rarely attain. Visitors must need to think like Parisians in able to understand them. This is the first step in able to savor the rest of the capital.

Many term papers reveal Paris to be a very feminine city. Its women are its strength and its joy; they are at ease with themselves, their conditions and their men, which non-French women seldom achieve. The French capital also concerns itself with good living, and this involves treating food and eating with the greatest respect. There are many landmarks to see, but it's the little districts that make Paris surprising and enjoyable. No two districts have the same personality.

Paris is all variety, change, surprise and beauty, which is shown in a series of short films called “Paris, je t'aime”. This is something that term papers won't tell tourists. They don't need to see the films, consult the papers or read the guide books. They must set foot in Paris instead, and hopefully, appreciate its unique features.

PROFILE:

Daniel Patrick Courier has been living in France for the last few years. He's been fascinated with the country, but it's after reading his friend's term papers on European history that convinced him to go there. He's a teacher and a part-time writer. His free time is tied to friends and trips to the city's outskirts.