Paris, France vs. New York, NY USA
I’m torn. If I had to choose between New York, NY and Paris, France, to visit, I’m not sure which one I’d choose. I love Paris for all it has to offer, but I lived in New York for six years and visit often and still love it.
There’s nothing like standing in Times Square and just soaking it all in. But then again, standing at the Arc de Triomphe and staring down the Champs-Élysées is pretty cool as well. Or the view of the entire city of Lights (Paris) from Sacre Coeur or La Defense is magnificent. But how does that compare with the beautiful stretch of the George Washington Bridge? Do you see my dilemma?
Paris has La Seine with its Right and Left Bank delights, but then New York has the Hudson with the delightful New Jersey on the other side. The two cites have a lot to offer, but how do I choose? Do I have a bagel with cream cheese or take a baguette? I’m a big fan of Chateau Versailles, in the outskirts of Paris, France; what does New York have that compares? At least both cities drive on the same side of the street so I’ve got that sorted.
Have you been to either places? What’s your favorite thing to do? What can you add to this list? Please leave a comment below.
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New York, NY Paris, France
Hello Hi Bonjour; always say this greeting when you meet someone
Airports Five Airports (EWR, HPN, ISP, JFK, LGA) Three Airports (BVA, CDG, ORY) Trains to the city from CDG and ORY; bus from BVA
Primary Language English French
Currency USD EUR; although they still accept Francs in select places
Center of Town Times Square Champs-Élysées
Food Bagel Croissant
Drink Beer Wine
Monuments Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty Eiffel Tower [get there early], Arc de Triomphe
Ground Transport NYC Transit to all five buroughs and bus system RER and Metro throughout the city; Trains to city from EWR, JFK; Buses from the other airports
Ground Transportation Day Pass No Yes
Museum Gugenheim The Louvre
Thing To Do In The Summer Visit Central Park Walk along La Seine and have some wine with bread and cheese
Goodbye Later Au Revoir