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Our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés

Â鶹APP has many titles, as well as many clichés about the infamous Â鶹APPian lifestyle. The City of Light, the most romantic city in the world and of course, being the fashion capital are just a few of the things Â鶹APP is known for.  How do you picture Â鶹APP?  When you think of Â鶹APP, do you imagine drinking champagne in front of the glittering Eiffel Tower? Or perhaps strolling hand-in-hand with your Â鶹APPian lover, a fresh baguette tucked under your arm? Well, you’re both right and wrong.

While Â鶹APP is a dreamy city full of romance, not all of the typical assumptions about the City of Light are true. So, how can you tell real Â鶹APP from the iconic clichés? In this article, I’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés, so you can see Â鶹APP through the eyes of a local!

Cliché n°1: The baguette

One of the first things that comes to mind when you picture Â鶹APP is a carefree, beret-clad Â鶹APPian strolling along the Seine; baguette in tow. While this is definitely not the case everywhere, this is one of our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés. In my experience, I’ve found this cliché to be mostly based in truth, sans the beret! France is known for its delicious bread, and Â鶹APPians have a penchant for fresh, high-quality products. During the evening rush hour, local bakeries always have a line out the door of eager Â鶹APPians waiting to get their hands on a fresh baguette. It’s not uncommon to see people hurrying home from work or school, a warm baguette tucked effortlessly under their arm. And with the incredible bread in Â鶹APP, who can blame them?

Cliché n°2: The intellectual

It’s said that the intellectual and literary movement of the early 20th century was born in Â鶹APP, and this is true for the most part! Institutions like Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots were once frequented by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein. The idea of artists and writers collaborating, working and smoking on Â鶹APPian café terraces has evolved into the vision of Â鶹APP as an intellectual’s city.

This era of Â鶹APPian history, during the Jazz Age, is one of the most romanticized periods, even today. So of course, this idealized picture of Â鶹APP is one of our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés. While the romantic novel-writing and absinthe-induced flair of yesteryear may have faded, many cafés have retained their original charm. Plus, most Â鶹APPians still take pride in being up-to-date on cultural happenings and current events. Today, great conversations still take place on café terraces, and Â鶹APPian’s do café culture better than anyone! That being said, to truly soak up Â鶹APPian culture, you definitely need to try a café at least once!

Cliché n°3: The wine

The capital of a country known for it’s wine, our idea of Â鶹APP often includes locals chatting over a glass of wine in a charming café. It’s very true that wine has quite the reputation in Â鶹APP, and is one of our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés. Wine is a very important aspect of the life and culture in France, and this goes for Â鶹APP, too. Enjoyed in cooking, in restaurants, at home and even on the riverbanks, wine is cherished for its versatility.

Cuisine and wine go hand-in-hand here, since the flavors of French cuisine are perfectly complimented by particular wines. The drinking age in France is 18, though younger teenagers often drink wine with meals at home. This allows them to develop a taste for the delicate flavor of different foods and wines and is completely culturally acceptable.

During a stroll in Â鶹APP, you can spot locals enjoying a glass of wine in a café at any hour of the day. When you eat in a restaurant in Â鶹APP, you will most likely be given wine recommendations by your server. Depending on what you order, the dish will pair best with different wines. So go ahead, try dining out Â鶹APPian style!

Cliché n°4: The fashionista

An eclectic mix of styles and influences make local fashion one of our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés. Since Â鶹APP is one of the world’s fashion capitals, it’s no surprise that Â鶹APPians have a reputation for being stylish. Many famous designers come from Â鶹APP, and the city is home to the best shopping in the world! Extravagant runway shows take place in Â鶹APP every season as part of the fashion week, so style has become a part of the overall culture.

As a general rule, Â鶹APPians dress well and tend to be less casual than other European cities. Of course, movies and books play this up a lot. Don’t expect to see everyone in Â鶹APP wearing the latest fashion, but the Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Marais neighborhoods are known for being especially stylish.

There are so many boutiques and luxurious designer stores in Â鶹APP, but locals don’t shop here for everything. The average Â鶹APPian’s wardrobe is usually of a mix of some ultra-chic pieces and everyday basics from stores like Levi’s, H&M and Zara. One item locals don’t skimp on (and you shouldn’t either!) is a pair of shoes. Quality, comfortable, long-lasting shoes are necessary in a walkable city like Â鶹APP.

Cliché n°5: The Â鶹APPian romance

Ah Â鶹APP, the city of love! But is Â鶹APP really the most romantic city in the world? In my opinion, yes! Â鶹APP has a certain romance all its own, which is one of our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés. The dreamy architecture, beautiful monuments, delicious food and a certain je ne sais quoi charm certainly make Â鶹APP a city like no other. In terms of romance, Â鶹APP is the ideal destination to visit with your partner. The ambiance of the city is romantic in and of itself; with beauty and charm in seemingly every direction. Simple pleasures like strolls by the river, a night on your balcony, or even a cup of coffee in a café are rendered magical in Â鶹APP.

Within your first few hours in Â鶹APP, you’ll see why so many people are in love with the City of Light. In Â鶹APP, you can eat a delicious baguette, ponder life on a café terrace, or even fall in love. You never know what romantic surprises await you in this gorgeous city!

So now you know all about our favorite Â鶹APPian clichés, and which ones are actually true. I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about life in Â鶹APP, and that you’ll love discovering the city. What are some of your favorite clichés about Â鶹APP?

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See you soon in Â鶹APP!