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- Romantic movies and series. Most people who haven’t been to Paris know the city from movies or series that they have seen on television. In many of these movies, Paris stands synonym for love and romance.
- Art and Romanticism. Paris is not only dubbed the City of Love but also the art capital of the world. One of the most famous artistic styles that flourished in the city is Romanticism.
- Beautiful places to propose. With beautiful landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Garden, Paris offers an abundance of iconic places to propose.
- Paris lights up at night. Okay, I admit that most cities light up at night, but when Paris lights up, it just feels extra special. When you stroll through the city in the evening, you will find it to be beautifully illuminated.
Aug 1, 2020 · Paris and romance, they go together like bread and butter! But what is it about the French capital, more than any other city in the world that makes people g...
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Feb 13, 2024 · In a place that truly ignites all the senses – from the sound of the musicians and the smells of the boulangerie to the mesmerizing views and divine cuisine – and it’s easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with the City of Love. Written by Olivia Hoffman
- L'Accordéoniste’ – Edith Piaf. The Little Sparrow strikes again. This song – recorded a good fifteen years before ‘Sous le Ciel de Paris’, above – was composed and proposed to Piaf in 1940 by composer Michel Emer, just as he was about to go and serve in the French army.
- I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’ – Grace Jones. Describing one of the more sinister aspects of Parisian nightlife (namely, the fact that the same creepy man seemingly lurks on every shady street corner), Grace Jones’s signature hit ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’ is a chilling account of the musician’s time spent partying in the city.
- April in Paris’ – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong. The 1930s jazz standard ‘April in Paris’ first became a hit thanks to a debut 1934 rendition by Freddy Martin, but it wasn’t until its timely revival in 1952 as the title hit for a Doris Day musical film that the song was properly welcomed into the jazz canon.
- Le Poinçonneur des Lilas’ – Serge Gainsbourg. Before the days of ugly grey machines and electromagnetic tickets, every Parisian Métro train had a ticket inspector (a ‘poinçonneur’), whose lonely and repetitive job it was to stamp holes in passengers’ tickets, stuck in a dull and lightless underground limbo.
Jul 3, 2024 · Paris, also known as the city of love, is a city that has inspired many artists, so it comes as no surprise that numerous songs have been written about it. In this list, I’ve collected some of the best and most famous songs about the French capital.
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Mar 14, 2022 · Whether you’re planning a trip to Paris, want to feel closer to your favorite place, or just want to cure the Paris travel bug, these Parisian songs will transport you directly to the city of love. Ella Fitzgerald, black and white portrait – another famous singer on the list.
