Let it soak in
Hemingway illustrates how he let it get into him. He lived there, went to the cafés, walked the boulevards, hung out with painters and writers and let it all soak in. He was fortunate enough to live in Paris in the 1920s, when it seems most enchanting.
Then, he wrote about it so we could all experience that life vicariously. Everyone can absorb the Paris of that time, through his books. Even if you do not have months to go live in Paris, his great writing and story-telling can let you get a feel for the city. You can learn what his landmarks were and make a list of places you want to go. And, you know what, many of them look the same today!
That feast of life (whether in person or through literature and books) stays with you, as his quote says. This is true, no matter where you are: in Paris, back at home, reading his writing, looking at photo books, reading garden books. The whole experience can be life-changing. If only to have an appreciation of a different culture, it is worth exploring Paris, by being there, or through books and movies.
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
– Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
Hemingway’s quote really resonates for this site. His books were my favorites while living in Paris. And, because Paris seems to paint itself on your soul, that is the reason I want to encourage people to visit Paris. This site is to help you experience the Paris of your dreams. That is what this site is all about. Like the first time I was there in high school and Paris became a part of me. I want it to become part of you!
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