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Paris Part 1: Me Before You

Apr 29, 2017 · by Kara Tapangan





If you know me, you KNOW I love a good cry. Whether it’s from a book, movie, or even a clip of a dog being rescued, you can bet I’m puffy-eyed and sniffling near by. So when the movie, Me Before You came out, I was front and center bawling my eyes out until my shirt was drenched in shameless tears. It’s my favorite love story (among other greats – P.S. I love You, A Walk to Remember, and If I Stay).

If you haven’t gotten a chance to see it, there’s a part in the movie where the main character, Will, describes his favorite place in the world to Louisa.

 Will:  “Paris, Place Dauphine, right by the Pont Neuf. If I shut my eyes now, I know exactly how it feels to be in that little square.”  *swoon*
So of course Aaron, knowing how hopelessly romantic I am, planned our first day in Paris around visiting Place Dauphine. It was SO beautifully quaint and charming that I had to shoot my first Parisian blog post here.
When I saw this off-the-shoulder button up, I automatically thought, “Paris!”. It’s so chic and looks just like the top that Esmeralda wears in the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Since the Place Dauphine is located blocks from the Cathédrale Notre Dame, we decided to explore both. For accessories, I channeled my inner gypsy and paired with a bright, silk scarf and light, gold jewelry. This was, by far, one of my favorite blog posts to plan and put together! It was a little chilly out, so I decided to bring a light scarf and short trench coat just to be safe.
Our first day has been absolutely perfect and filled with walking and exploration! I’ll be listing the sites below and noting the locations you definitely have to try if you ever find yourself in Paris!

P.S. Aaron and I have been eating an embarrassingly large amount of cheese, crepes, and gelato. If you can’t find me, assume I’m out looking for more! Follow me on Snapchat to follow along my weekend trip to Paris: @bangintapangan!

Day 1 Eats:

  • Brunch- Holybelly (MUST)
  • Coffee- Hubsy
  • Dinner – Le Petit Chatelet

 

Day 1 Sites/Places: 

  • Place Dauphine
  • Notre Dame Cathedral (MUST)
  • Pont Neuf (MUST)
  • 11th Arrondissement
  • Shakespeare & Co Bookstore (MUST – if you love books)

 

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Comments

  1. Audrey Marie Knizek says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:38 am

    I absolutely love Paris! I’ve been twice and would go back tomorrow if it were an option. You captured some lovely photos! The scarf in your hair is adorable as well!

    • Kara Tapangan says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      I genuinely did not expect myself to love it as much as I did! I completely understand you wanting to come back! Thank you for the sweet words! <3

      -K

  2. Peta Ramia says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    Thanks for the great post, I haven’t seen this movie so it’s definitely on my watch list now. The photos look incredible and I love your outfit! X

    • Kara Tapangan says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      You HAVE to watch it, you’re going to love it! I’m probably going to watch it again on the flight back! Haha! Thank you for the sweet compliments! <3

  3. Kate says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Hey, there is nothing wrong with enjoying cheese, crepes, and gelato! 🙂

    • Kara Tapangan says

      May 1, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      You’re so right! I’ve been one happy camper this whole trip because of it! 🙂

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