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When I first visited Paris, I felt like I was coming home. I’d finally arrived at a place with people who embraced all the things I love in life. And I know I’m not the only one who feels that way. That’s why the word Francophile exists, and the French even have a phrase to describe this romantic way of life: l’art de vivre, which means “the art of living.” It’s the idea of embracing the little things that bring joy to life. Like sipping your coffee slowly and savoring it, lighting “nice” candles instead of saving them, and decorating your home with fresh flowers regularly. But it’s also about appreciating the beauty in the everyday, like noticing the wonderful smell that everything gives off just before it rains, or admiring the architectural details of an old building.
I feel very lucky to have visited Paris four times this summer, as well as several other parts of Northern France. At first, I was worried that the novelty of Paris would wear off and lose its luster, but now I love it more than ever and have embraced the city and all of its charming (and not-so-charming) quirks. People often ask me if I plan on moving to Paris one day, and in my dreams, I might move there, or maybe even rent a house and stay there for an entire summer. But for now, and for the foreseeable future, Springfield is my home, and there’s so much to love about this place.
Fellow Midwestern journalist Ernest Hemingway lived in Paris for about seven years and fell in love with the city. One of his quotes I love the most is, “If you were fortunate enough to live in Paris when you were young, Paris will stay with you wherever you go in life, for it is a changing holiday.” There are many ways to live a Parisian lifestyle here in Springfield, but here are the ways I do it.
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