The whole city of Paris becomes surrounded by some kind of magic when the sun goes down behind the horizon. And the buildings appear to be covered with a warm red-orange haze. It is that time when there is music on the streets. And every corner seems to be begging you to narrate the stories of romance and splendor. As the city of love, Paris is in a very unique position of filling the hearts of all who walk the streets with love. The magic hours of the evening are influential in this process.
Picture this: Towards the end of the day, with the Eiffel Tower as the main attraction, the sky is the perfect backdrop to the thousands of tiny lights glowing from each iron lattice of the tower. Couples hold hands as they walk along the Seine. The river’s soft, rhythmic lapping against the banks slowly becoming a symphony of sound. The fresh baked baguettes gush out their scent and mix with the smell of the flowers. Which propagates through the bakeries and florists on the road.
At the end of the day, when darkness falls over the city, Parisians and visitors crowd the outdoor cafes. And here, at the dimly lit corners, they savor a glass of velvety red wine with platters of artisanal cheeses and meats. The air is full of laughter as friends reach out over the cups of coffee, while the melodies from the accordions and violins soothe the people walking by.
The Parisian Nightlife
The city of Paris is very famous for its numerous nightlife activities. This will surely appeal to those seeking the taste of Parisian culture. Art lovers can do their own walking tours through all the halls of the Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay. The paintings by geniuses such as Monet and Van Gogh turn into reality under the soft lights of the galleries. Theater enthusiasts find themselves in one of the city’s many iconic theaters, where the gifted actors and actresses create an atmosphere that sweeps the crowds to exciting environments.
One only needs to walk through the hidden courtyards of Le Marais or the hustle and bustle of Montmartre to feel and sense each neighborhood’s special allure. It is in these times that the Parisian spirit awakens and stays alive with us. Further re-iterating the fact that beauty lies in simple things.
The City of Lights
The deeper the night and the stars sprinkle their glittery dresses. The sparkle of magic hanging over the place, appealing to the guests to linger around a little longer. Indeed, Paris suffuses an atmosphere of timelessness that immerses one in the world of romance and splendor. Every evening in Paris promising to be more wonderful than the previous one.
Go to the banks of the Seine, where the river reflects back the lights among the trees above. From the Pont Neuf, Paris’s oldest bridge, to the ornate Pont Alexandre III, each bridge frames the night in a slightly different way. Couples walk along the banks, holding hands, the rustle of conversation with the often inaudible lapping of water against stone is apparent.
Paris at night is at its most romantic. The great glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum glows and gleams, shut for the evening against the deserted city outside, and to the north the domes and spires of the Notre-Dame Cathedral remind us of the artistic and cultural legacy that one of Europe’s greatest metropolises has granted us.
That’s why, with the sun about to set, you should forget the hectic pace of getting around and enjoy the magic of an evening in Paris. When you share a bottle of wine with your loved one by the Seine at night, there is no place in the world like Paris when those stars are out.
