Audrey Hepburn says in
Sabrina, “Paris is always a good idea.” Most would agree… except those whose Parisian dream turned into a huge letdown.
When Lena (the heroine of my novel
What If It's Love?) arrives in Paris, she’s thrilled, even though she has been to the City of Light before. But this time is different. Lena plans to settle in for at least a couple of months, maybe a year, and experience Paris as a local.
That’s exactly how I felt 15 years ago, when I arrived here for a semester… and ended up putting down roots. Countless joys and disappointments later, I’ve learned some precious lessons and discovered the secret to feeling at home in Paris.
It’s quite simple. All you need to do is follow 3 ground rules that form an open sesame to the heart of Paris. They are helpful even if you’re envisioning just a weekend visit to promenade down the Champs-Elysées and climb the Eiffel Tour.
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Published on November 08, 2014 12:30