When Thomas and I just started dating, he already brought up the idea to me that he wanted to bring me to Paris. Since I haven’t been there, he insisted that I don’t make any plans for my 30th birthday so we can pursue a trip to France. After more than a year of discussing and daydreaming about this little European holiday, it finally came true!
Thomas and I met up in Paris to celebrate my birthday week — couldn’t have thought of any better way to celebrate with the one I love in the city of lights and love (insert cheese here. Hahaha!) I prayed so hard that this trip will be happy and memorable. True enough, my prayers were answered! Even more than what I asked for. I feel so blessed that I have been given the chance to experience all the wonderful sights and things we’ve seen and done. We visited not only Paris but Rome as well (which I will cover in my next post).
Few of the things we’ve done for this trip are:
- Take photos with the Arc de Triomphe
- Go up close the Eiffel Tower
- See the Louvre
- Attend a Sunday Mass at the Notre Dame de Paris
- Appreciate some art at Musee d’Orsay
- Visit Sainte-Chapelle
- Theme park visit at Disneyland Paris
I clearly wanted to see and do more but we surely can save it for our next visit to France. There’s a lot more to see and do!
We stayed near the Arc de Triomphe so it was fun to say hi to this beaut every morning.
We were not able to take photos of the Eiffel Tower during the night because the sunset is so late. I think almost 9.30pm and both of us are super tired from all the walking each day for sight seeing. Hehe.
I’m not sure if a lot of people know that entering the Notre-Dame de Paris church is actually free and you won’t need to line up if you are going to attend the Mass. We just looked up the Mass schedules online and luckily we were on time for the International Mass at 11.30am. I was expecting that the whole of it was going to be conducted in english but it wasn’t. Most of it was still in French and the homily was summarized both in english and in spanish.
The church was so beautiful! It looked like a dream to me. The music was played using a very big organ which sounded so majestic specially during the end of the service.
We spent this day to see some art too at the Musee d’Orsay.
I just realized that Paris have a lot of churches and chapels. One of the most beautiful stained glass windows I’ve seen are from Sainte-Chapelle.
Here I am basking in all the Parisian sun at the Louvre.
One more awesome choice I did for my birthday was to go to Dinseyland Paris. We did get to enjoy a lot of the rides here too! I almost gave up on waiting for the fireworks because I was feeling so sleepy and tired after going all around the park but it was well worth it!
Most of all, I just simply enjoyed walking around the streets of Paris and the little view from our hotel balcony — and all the croissants I ate!
I also tried out the macarons from Pierre Hermé. The Céleste from their signature collection is the bomb! Really loved the passion fruit, rhubarb and strawberry combo.
That’s it! There goes my share of this sweet holiday in Paris. Hope you enjoyed this photo diary!
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Sooooo beautiful! I can’t imagine how beautiful it is in person! Truly a dream come true. Very blessed indeed, T+K 🙂
The pics are looking amazing. The yummy foods are great and I think you have enjoyed there.
Aaaw!This one looks so pretty. A couple spending fun time in France…I’m in love! The views are just as great as the pictures.
I was in Paris two years ago and I was able to do 1-6 of your list. 😀 Too bad I was not to go to Disneyland. It seems like you really enjoyed the “City of Love” with your love. 😛
This looks like so much fun! I love all the pictures and that floral dress you are wearing in the first pictures is so pretty!
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Thank you so much! That dress is one of my favorites in my trip. Super comfy and girly. 🙂
What fabulous photos. They make me want to go to Paris! I was there years ago, so I really need to go back. One of my favorite things to do is eat there.
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Thank you! Looking at the photos again makes me want to go back too in a heartbeat.
Paris looks beautiful. The museum is gorgeous. I will visit soon
Celebrating birthday in Paris with your loved one, should have been amazing. Paris is such a great place. I would love to visit there.
Loved everything about Paris- minus the non stop smoke cigarette. Lovely pictures.
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I feel you! Can people just quit smoking so we can breathe fresh air all the time? 🙂
I have always wanted to go to Paris. Seems like you guys had an amazing time!
Love it! Paris was a dream when I went and all the food there was so fresh and delicious. Even their bread and cheese tasted different. No wonder everyone in Europe is so thin – less preservatives in their food.
Paris is beautiful, and yours picture are great too. Food looks delicious, no wonder, as it is Europe.
Really nice photos you have there in Paris and glad you enjoyed to the fullest. The food, the architecture and the vibes, city of lights, who doesnt like it? I have been there few years ago and it was just too short for me to explore the city. And I didn’t have time to go in to the Notre Dame Catheral, only able to see it when I was doing a cruise in River Seine.
This looked like the perfect trip! I’ve never been to Paris but now I really, really want to book a trip of my own. The smile on your face when you are holding the croissants says it all!
What an awesome way to spend your 30th birthday. Awesome. Happy and blessed birthday love sent your way.
I am so dying to visit Paris! Everything is beautiful! And I love your outfits!
Paris is one of our favorite cities, it is so beautiful and romantic. Reading your post made me crave a return visit.
I LOVE all of the pics! I can’t wait to travel abroad and check out other countries this is def on our bucket list!
Van Gogh! Love to be in Paris too and see, hear, and taste its tourist spots, culture, and flavors.
I was born an grew up in Paris. Such a pretty! city! So much to see and do! Love your photos!
Wow! What a boyfriend! He truly loves you, huh? 😀 <3 Glad you enjoyed your trip. Nice photos because there are not too many people around. By the way, love the macarons! I feel like eating them! 😀
I admire your Paris trip and nothing is more romantic than travelling with a boyfie! You guys look adorable 😀