I thought the same thing when I was there right before you were. There is a distinctly different vibe in Paris and it’s not really charming. It comes not from the sites and architecture but from the people. Aggressive, complaining and a bit angry. I suppose it comes from being crowded in such a tight spot and oddly their refusal to change and progress. It shows lack of planning and too much bickering about inconsequential things. The French have no vision but they aren’t willing to participate in preservation or progression. It’s an odd mix. It will change, as everything does, with or without them. Unfortunately it seems to be losing its lovely charm in the process. I won’t be going back. There are too many places in the world I haven’t seen.
PS: love the shot of the baker with her tray of buns.
I’ve thought about that a lot
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Me too 😭😉
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Paris change over the years me since 1972 ,but a the end of the day ,it is Paris always eternal. Great pictures indeed, cheers
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Thank you so much my friend 🙏
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😎
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I loved looking at this collection of photos!
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Thanks a lot
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You’re very welcome!
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Love the rue Mouffetard photo!
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Thank you very much 😄
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But also Paris is love, every time, this didn’t change 🙂 Great photos, makes me miss Paris again.
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This is the same, love. I miss Paris every day 😉 Thank you very much
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Luckily some things don’t change 🙂
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I agree 😉
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I thought the same thing when I was there right before you were. There is a distinctly different vibe in Paris and it’s not really charming. It comes not from the sites and architecture but from the people. Aggressive, complaining and a bit angry. I suppose it comes from being crowded in such a tight spot and oddly their refusal to change and progress. It shows lack of planning and too much bickering about inconsequential things. The French have no vision but they aren’t willing to participate in preservation or progression. It’s an odd mix. It will change, as everything does, with or without them. Unfortunately it seems to be losing its lovely charm in the process. I won’t be going back. There are too many places in the world I haven’t seen.
PS: love the shot of the baker with her tray of buns.
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Of course I will go back… maybe not this year but definitely next year. Paris is Paris 😊 Thanks for stopping by
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I’m going back to Paris two weeks from now, and will take a look to see if Rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève still looks the same.
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I’m so jealous 😉 Enjoy your stay in Paris 😀 Thank you for stopping by
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Some great work here Tom – very atmospheric and captures some of the classical essence of Paris!
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Many many thanks
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A fantastic collection in this post. Really enjoyed these 🙂
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Thanks a lot
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Very nice photos! I am looking forward to my next trip to Paris 🙂
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Thanks a lot 🙏🏼 I can imagine 😉
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