英语经典美文诵读100篇：068.paris, a romantic capital

[00:05.07]68. Paris: a Romantic Capital [00:12.00]Ah, beautiful Paris. For centuries this city has attracted the admiration of the world. [00:19.00]The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there. [00:24.31]Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself? [00:28.43]Is it in the legacy of all the Fre”nch rulers who worked to beautify their beloved city? [00:35.11]Is it in the famous castles, palaces, statues and monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower? [00:42.04]Can you find it in the world-class museums, such as the Louvre? [00:46.86]Perhaps Paris’ allure lies in the zest and style of the Parisians. [00:52.21]When you visit Paris, you don’t have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. [00:59.05]They are certainly worthy of your time, but ignore them for a day. [01:04.09]First take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. You’ll find it charming. [01:11.20]Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors’ colorful paintings. [01:17.74]Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. [01:22.13]Watch closely for the French attention to detail that has made France synonymous with good taste. [01:29.56]You will see it in the design of a doorway or arch and in the little fountains and quaint balconies. [01:35.89]No matter where you look, you will find everyday objects transformed into works by art. [01:42.98]Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. [01:50.76]When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. [01:56.09]Strike up a conversation with a Parisian. This isn’t always easy, though. [02:01.88]With such a large international population living in Paris, true natives are hard to find these days. [02:09.46]As evening comes to Paris, enchantment rises with the mist over the riverfront. [02:15.53]You may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby: classical, jaz, opera or chansons, [02:22.78]those French folk songs. Parisians love their music. The starry sky is their auditorium. [02:31.15]You can also hear concerts in the chateaux and cathedrals. In Paris the Music never ends. [02:39.05]Don’t miss the highlight of Paris evening: eating out. Parisians are proud of their cuisine. [02:46.92]And rightly so; it’s world famous. Gourmet dining is one of the indispensable joys of living. [02:54.86]You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excellent restaurants. [03:01.28]The capital of France boasts every regional specialty, cheese and wine the country has to offer. [03:07.92]If you don’t know what to order, ask for the suggested menu. [03:11.97]The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there. Remember, [03:16.68]you haven’t tasted the true flavor of France until you’ve dined at a French restaurant in Paris. [03:23.68]After your gourmet dinner, take a walking tour of the floodlit monuments. Cross the Pont Neuf, [03:30.79]the oldest bridge in the city, to the Ile de la Cite. [03:34.91]The most famous landmark of Paris looms up in front of you: the Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). [03:43.98]Stand in the square in front of the cathedral. Here, you are standing in the center of France. [03:50.93]All distances are measured from the front of Notre Dame. Every road in France leads to her front door. [03:58.62]All French kings and leaders have journeyed here to commemorate important occasions and give thanks. [04:05.58]Notre Dame is the heart of Paris and the heart of France. [04:10.44]Your visit in Paris has only just begun. You’ve just started to discover the charm of this old city. [04:18.41]May the rest of your journey be unforgettable. When it is time to leave, you will go reluctantly. [04:25.89]You will say with the French, “A bientot, Paris, a bientot!”(See you again soon, Paris!)

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