Do the Moulin Rouge

Paris has been one of the most exciting cities that I have ever been in. No wonder people love it so much.
I had the absolute privilege of going to see a Moulin Rouge burlesque show on the Friday night with Val and some of her Red Bull comrades. It was superb. When visiting Paris, you MUST try and go to one of there burlesque shows...it is quite an experience. Although I have not been to Vegas before to see one of their late night showgirl routines, I imagine that the French do it differently- they do it right.
Beautiful men and women flock the stage with impressive and glamorous costumes. (Or sometimes nothing at all...) We were a group of 18, sipping on champagne all night to this very wonderful and very French form of entertainment.

The great thing about Paris is how walkable it is. It is truly the only proper way to see and experience the city. Rich and I walked everywhere! During the day Saturday we wandered around Rue Lafayette, around the shopping and Opera areas once more, then continued on to Place de la Concord, soaking up the infamous sites. Rich brought me to a famous tea room, Angelina's, along Rue de Rivoli which looks out on to the Louvre. It is famous for it's incredible chocolat chaud and pastries. Did it ever live up to its reputation! Most delicious hot chocolate and pastry I have ever had, and worth every euro (6,50) This stop is a must when visiting Paris, or any cafe for that matter. Make sure you have a view though! We had the incredible view of the Eiffel Tower at one cafe stop on Sunday afternoon. Spectacular.
Christmas markets of course were everywhere. Along the Champs d'Elysees there was a big one. Crowds of course followed, but it was a great place to go and grab a German sausage or crepe. (Yum!)
At the right moment, the famous road becomes alight with thousands of Christmas lights on all of the trees. Twinkling lights lining the runway, leading up to the star-- l'Arc de Triomphe.
The size of the Arc shocked me...incredible when it is lit up at night. I found that most major sites were well worth the visit at night, to see the lights. Notre Dame was another place we went, on the Saturday night, and it was all lit up as well. Stunning.
The Latin Quarter is right there, and was a really hoppin' place. Rich and I decided to go very traditional, and had fondue for dinner! (This was his first time having fondue, EVER)
Strolling along the cobble stones with music of all kinds pumping out onto the streets, this is for sure a place I would come back to.