Paris： A Romantic Capital
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Ah， beautiful Paris. For centuries this city has attracted the admiration of the world. The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there.
Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself？ Is it in the legacy of all the French rulers who worked to beautify their beloved city？ Is it in the famous castles， palaces， statues and monuments， such as the Eiffel Tower？ Can you f？ind it in the world-class museums， such as the Louvre？ Perhaps Paris allure lies in the zest and style of the Parisians.
When you visit Paris， you don’t have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. They are certainly worthy of your time， but ignore them for a day. F？irst take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. You’ll f？ind it charming.
Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors’ colorful paintings. Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. Watch closely for the French attention to detail that has made France synonymous with good taste. You will see it in the design of a doorway or arch and in the little fountains and quaint balconies. No matter where you look， you will f？ind everyday objects transformed into works by art.
Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment， try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation with a Parisian. This isn’t always easy， though. With such a large international population living in Paris， true natives are hard to f？ind these days.
As evening comes to Paris， enchantment rises with the mist over the riverfront. You may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby： classical， jazz， opera or chansons， those French folk songs. Parisians love their music. The starry sky is their auditorium. You can also hear concerts in the chateaux and cathedrals. In Paris the Music never ends.
Don’t miss the highlight of Paris evening， eating out. Parisians are proud of their cuisine. And rightly so； it’s world famous. Gourmet dining is one of the indispensable joys of living. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excellent restaurants. The capital of France boasts every regional specialty， cheese and wine the country has to offer， if you don’t know what to order， ask for the suggested menu. The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there. Remember， you haven’t tasted the true f？lavor of France until you’ve dined at a French restaurant in Paris.
After your gourmet dinner， take a walking tour of the f？loodlit monuments. Cross the Pont Neuf， the oldest bridge in the city， to the Ile de la Cit. The most famous landmark of Paris looms up in front of you. The Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). Stand in the square in front of the cathedral. Here， you are standing in the center of France. All distances are measured from the front of Notre Dame. Every road in France leads to her front door. All French kings and leaders have journeyed here to commemorate important occasions and give thanks. Notre Dame is the heart of Paris and the heart of France.
Your visit in Paris has only just begun. You’ve just started to discover the charm of this old city. May the rest of your journey be unforgettable？ When it is time to leave， you will go reluctantly. You will say with the French， “A bientt， Paris， bientt！” (See you again soon， Paris！)
啊，美丽的巴黎！数百年来，这座美丽的城市吸引着全世界的目光。它的吸引力和魅力迷倒了慕名而来的所有游客。
巴黎的魅力何在？是在法国历任统治者建设城市的遗迹？还是像艾菲尔铁塔一样的著名城堡、宫殿、雕像或纪念碑？是与卢浮宫一样的世界级博物馆吗？或许，巴黎的吸引力就在于巴黎人民的热情和独特的风格吧。
游览巴黎，你不必把时间全部花在参观博物馆和纪念碑上。当然，这些确实值得你花点儿时间，可是暂且忘记它们一天吧。先用点儿时间去四处看看，体验一下巴黎的生活。你会发现它的魅力。
沿着塞纳河漫步一会儿，顺便欣赏一下沿岸美术品卖主的华美绘画。透过精致的铁门偷看一下悉心照料的花园。法国人对细节的孜孜以求使得法国成为高品位的代名词，细细体味一下吧。你会在拱门或走廊的设计上、在小小的喷泉和怪异的阳台上，明白他们的独具匠心。无论你看哪里，都能发现生活中的物品实为艺术杰作。
待在宁静的公园里，坐在旧长椅上休息一下。或者，在青青的绿草上躺一会儿。如果你想吃点儿什么，那就在路边的咖啡馆来点儿咖啡和糕饼吧。找个巴黎人闲聊一番，尽管不是很容易。这样一个有大量外国人的城市，地道的巴黎本地人已经很难找到了。
夜幕降临，迷雾在河岸上空升腾，巴黎的魅力也愈加浓烈。你可以听到附近露天音乐会上的乐曲：古典的、爵士的，有歌剧，有小调——法国的民间歌曲。巴黎人都喜爱自己的音乐。星空是他们的礼堂。在城堡和教堂，你也可以听到音乐会。巴黎的音乐永远没有休止符。
不要错过巴黎傍晚最精彩的活动——去吃顿大餐。巴黎人以其烹饪技术自豪。真的，这里的烹饪的确不错，举世闻名。美食佳肴是生活中不可或缺的乐趣。你需要一本专门的指南，指导你对数百家出色的饭店中优中选优。法国的首都以其不同地域的特色美食、乳酪和畅销全国的美酒而自豪。如果你实在不知该点什么，那就索要推荐菜单吧。厨师总是将他们最拿手的列在上面。请记住，只有在巴黎的法国餐馆一饱口福，你才品尝了真正的法国风味。
享用完晚餐之后，到灯光闪烁的纪念碑走一趟。走过巴黎最古老的“新桥”，就到达了城市之岛。巴黎最著名的标志性建筑——圣母院就在前方若隐若现。站在圣母院前面的广场，在这里，你就正站在法国的中心。所有的距离都是从圣母院前面算起。法国的每条路都通向她的前门。所有的法国国王和领袖，都曾来到这里祭奠和表示感恩。圣母院不仅是巴黎的心脏，也是法国的心脏。
你在巴黎的旅行才刚刚开始，才刚刚开始发现这座古城的魅力。你下面的旅程也会一样难忘吧？等归期将至，你将恋恋不舍，发自肺腑地用法语说：巴黎，后会有期！
记忆填空
1. can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself？ Is it in the legacy of the French rulers who worked to beautify their beloved city？ Is it in the famous ， palaces， statues and monuments， such the Eiffel Tower？ Can you f？ind it in the world-class museums， such as the Louvre？ Paris allure lies in the zest and style of the Parisians.
2. Spend some in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you refreshment， try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation a Parisian.
佳句翻译
1. 法国人对细节的独具慧眼，使得法国成为高品位的代名词，细细体味一下吧。
2. 夜幕降临，迷雾在河岸上空升腾，巴黎的魅力也愈加浓烈。
3. 巴黎最著名的标志性建筑——圣母院就在前方若隐若现。
短语应用
1. They are certainly worthy of your time， but ignore them for a day.
worthy of：值得，配得上
2. Every road in France leads to her front door.
lead to：导致；通向
