Tuesday 5 January 2016

Our Christmas Trip to Paris ♡


For my early Christmas present, my boyfriend decided to treat me to a couple of days in Paris! I was so excited when I found out and extremely grateful to him. We flew out on the 10th December super early in the morning and started our trip the correct way - with croissants for breakfast of course! The weather was really quite cold but hey, it wouldn't be the middle of December and nearly Christmas if this wasn't the case.. So I didn't mind at all, it just added to the ambience of it all.
I had to include this panoramic of Bristol airport because I have never noticed this roof top garden before!? It's pretty so I thought I would share it with you guys haha.
The view from our plane was so beautiful at around 9am in the morning, the sun was peeping through the clouds and it just looked magical. I've never seen a view like this out of a plane window before so, as you can tell, I was most impressed. 
Our first stop was the Arc de Triomphe! I've never actually seen it this close before and I can honestly tell you that it was amazing! So big! Not that I expected anything less. We took a lovely stroll up the Champs-Elysees before reaching the Arc de Triomphe and it was so nice to just walk at a leisurely pace past all the shops.
This was the restaurant that we went to in the evening and the decor was really up my ally so I had to snap a photo of it! We had a delicious meal - Kieran had Calamari to start and then a fish dish for his main and I, of course, had a chicken pizza! The calamari starter was huge! We couldn't quite believe that it was only meant for one person as we both shared it. Crazy!
And yes, if you're wondering, my pizza was super yummy! I know all you pizza lovers out there will be craving a pizza now you have seen this - sorry!
I had to include this shameless mirror selfie to show you guys actually how cold it was! As you can see, I am wearing a jumper, a really thick coat, a hat, scarf and I also had gloves on too! I do feel the cold quite a bit but believe me when I say it was freezing - I also saw a few locals walking around with hats, scarves and gloves on too, that's when you know it's definitely cold haha!
These photo's show what the weather was like - quite gloomy but still bright white. It was quite nice actually because it didn't rain. If it had rained then that wouldn't have been ideal, not going to lie!
The Eiffel Tower was definitely a highlight for me - it was even more incredible than I remember. If you haven't ever been to Paris before, I would definitely recommend going and 100% visiting the Eiffel Tower. It's breathtaking and very photographic!
This is a panoramic I took whilst on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Some cheeky selfies of course! It just had to be done haha!
We managed to get a lovely English couple to snap a quick photo of us which I'm so grateful for because it's the only proper photo of us both that we managed to get!

Such stunning views from the very top of the Eiffel Tower! Although it did make us feel a little sick looking down, it was definitely worth it. One of the best memories ever.
Seeing the Mona Lisa in real life was so surreal. I love art and it was amazing to see this famous painting right in front of me. We managed to visit the Louvre for free as were under 25 years old which was an added bonus.
The outside of the Louvre was breathtaking to look at especially in the evening. I love it when buildings are lit up because they just look so pretty.
On the last evening that we were in Paris for, we decided to have a little ride on this sort of Paris eye if you like so that we could see Paris lit up at night and it really did look so magical. Although it was freezing cold it was still and experience that I will never forget.


Finally, this was the very Parisian view from our balcony attached to our room. If it hadn't have been as cold as it was, I definitely would have sat out on this balcony early in the morning reading a good book and taking in the wonderful atmosphere and view.

All photo's have been taken on my phone, so I do apologise for the quality of some of them!

Looking back at all of these photo's has really given me the holiday/Paris blue's and I really want to go back! It was one of the best trips ever and I'm so lucky to have had the opportunity to go. Thank you to my amazing boyfriend for the experience! :)


Have you ever been to Paris?xoxo

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  1. What an amazing Christmas present, I really want to go to Paris! Your photos are lovely! x

    www.shayholly.co.uk

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    1. I was thrilled! This was the second time that I have been but the first time that I went was on a school trip back in 2011 and it's really not the same going with school haha.. You should definitely go if you get the chance :) Thank you so much!xo

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  2. How amazing, Charlotte! I'd die if I had a boyfriend who'd treat me to a trip to Paris! The night view is insanely gorgeous. <3

    May | THE MAYDEN | bloglovin'

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    1. I know! It's stunning! I am very lucky and extremely grateful to him :) The night view was so beautiful - looking back on all these photo's makes me want to go back so badly!xo

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  3. Seems that you had an amazing time back in Paris (: I'm so jealous!!!
    Have an amazing day,
    Madalena

    www.maadalenaaa.blogspot.com
    P.S. The photos are just great

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    1. I really really did! Thank you so much - you always comment on every one of my posts and I really do appreciate it :) You have an amazing day too!xo

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    2. I really like your blog, that's why (: BTW, I nominated you for a TAG in my blog, I hope you can check it out!
      Have a great day,
      Madalena

      www.maadalenaaa.blogspot.com

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    3. Thank you so much! Ooh I will check that out now - thank you :)

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    4. I'm glad you liked the tag, I'll be waiting to see your answers (:
      About the signature at the end of my posts, I recently asked a girl do to me a makeover of the blog so she did the signature and used a tool on blogger to do it! (Definitions > Messages and commentaries)
      But before that I totally used the way you were saying - edit a signature in photoshop and uploaded it to every single post! It worked out (:

      XOXO, Madalena

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    5. I've started writing them up but I need to get my 'What I Got For Christmas' post up first and I can't take photo's until the weekend which is really annoying haha! Ah that sounds amazing!! I can't seem to find the 'Definitions' section, where about's is it on Blogger? Ok, I will try that way and see how I like it - thank you :) xo

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  4. Sounds like you had an amazing trip! Your pictures are beautiful! x

    Kate// http://katerosexo1.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. I'm so jealous! I love Paris so much, its my all time favourite place and reading your post has made me want to go back so badly! You took some beautiful pictures and it sounds like you had a great time!
    Nicola x
    www.thebeautymonologue.blogspot.com

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    1. It's so so pretty! I definitely want to go back too :) Aw thank you so much! I really did have a great time thank you xo

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  6. Considering the photos were taken on your phone I think they are fabulous!

    What a wonderful way to spend during the Christmas period, I think Paris is a magical place and would love to go back there one day - its actually been a goal of mine for awhile now to learn french (I learnt a bit at school but it’s never much, plus it’s been a looong time since school! haha).

    Great post Charlotte, very happy to have stumbled across your blog :)

    Em x

    www.dearyouloveem.com

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    1. Thank you so much! It really was so magical and such a lovely surprise :) Good for you! If you do manage to learn it that will be amazing! I've always wanted to speak another language but I find it so difficult! Yes, I learnt German in school when I was 15/16 and that is now nearly 5 years ago!! Crazy! Thank you!! I'm glad you like my blog :) I just followed you on BlogLovin' - you have a great blog!xo

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  7. A trip to Paris just before Christmas seems like such a festive thing to do to get in the Christmas spirit! I'd love to go at that time of the year, it looks like you had an amazing time despite the cold- but it's all part of winter ey!

    Katya | The Beauty Harbour

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    1. It really did get me feeling very festive! Especially when we were strolling down the Champs-Eylesees and found a Christmas market! It was freezing cold but that's definitely all part of both Winter and Christmas!xo

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  8. Looks like you had such a good time, I want to go to Paris so much!

    Lauren Ashleigh xx

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    1. I really did thank you! If you get the chance to go I definitely would :) xo

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  9. This is such a lovely post and a cute present from your boyfriend! xx

    www.adaliascloset.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you so much! Yes - I am very grateful and lucky! :) xo

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  10. Lovely photos :) Paris is an amazing place to go around Christmas time. I'm jealous! xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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    1. Thank you! I've only ever been to London around Christmas time before but Paris is definitely as beautiful!xo

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