Paris or New York?

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Mary Smith

New York where else?

the golden goose

Definetly Paris. is there a louvre in new york? hmmm?

avian

As some one who has visited Paris many times (it's now only a short train ride away from London), and who has lived temporarily in New York during the early 2000's (yes, including 9/11), I think your choice of where to go will depend on what you want from your visit.
Paris can seem unwelcoming in some ways (even the French tourism authorities have recently admitted this!), especially over the matter of language. But even hardnosed Parisians will usually soften in response to a smile and a polite approach. The city's architecture, museums, gardens, riverside scenery, cafe's and bars, are all so enchanting. It is perhaps more suited to a leisurely, romantic trip.
New York, despite having had the heart taken out of Manahattan on 9/11, is still one of the most lively and ebullient cities in the world. As long as you can put up with the rather aggressive and pushy behaviour on its sidewalks and subways, you'll find that there is so much to do and see that you'll be glad it is 'the city that never sleeps'. There are bargains everywhere in clothing and other consumer goods. China Town and Little Italy will provide you with a myriad of ethnic restaurants, where eating can be both inexpensive and surprisingly good. There are some amazing museums and art galleries, too. Central Park can be a haven from the busy streets, and the free ferry to Staten Island is worth taking, if only to have a view of the statue of Liberty.
So it's up to you... a city which is steeped in European history, versus a city that embodies the go ahead atmosphere of modern America.

Difficult choice isn't it? The solution (if you are in the UK) is to go to Paris for a few days, then take a bargain Air France flight to JFK and enjoy New York as well. (Or the other way tround if you are based in the USA.) Enjoy your visit/s. :- )

mac77

Paris has the charm, New York has the electricity. Depends what you like romance or energy.

black_cat_heart

Paris for the spring and Autumn for New York, both of them are sure bets but go on this seasons if u want the most of it so Paris in march and New York in November...........u'll love it.(just a hint if u go in Paris or New York don;t go as a tourist and see all the things that u have pictures with, walk the streets pointless u'll enjoy it much more)

BOTH!!!
it depends when you want to go there, what you wanna do... but if I had to choose, it would be very difficult, too!

michael s

New York.....have you not read the press re Paris....apparently the place is such a dump the people so utterly rude and unfibulous that the Japanese embassy has had a crisis re-patronising its citizens after they have suffered psychosis bought about by the folk of that city.....city of love my butt

possibly

I was born in Paris and lived there for a long time ! I miss it !
The best in my heart, of course !

alexandra

...no difference between I see - both have "Statue of Liberty" ;p

Graham A

Paris every time.

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Penfold

I think both are brilliant cities. Visit the one you have not been to before. If you have been to neither, go the city that will give the least jet lag.

Tripwire

Paris stinks of pi$$ in summer and New York is just ghey!
Calcutta!! Now there's a city!!

Rose

neither

mary jane

oh no comparison def new york, it's the best

atoqcool2000

Paris.

sansrival

If you want to relax, then probably Paris would be better. I think you will more stressed out with the lifestyle in New York.
It is more romantic in Paris ! It is known as the City of Light because of its beauty. It is a great place to enjoy great food, great art and great buildings. It is a place to sit back and relax.
New York City on the other hand is the center for arts. It is the great place to hear music, see plays, watch dance and look for an art. However, its ambiance is more fast phased.

bballlovr@sbcglobal.net

Paris by a mile

tearsofthemoon00

Paris.New York is closer and you can always go.

bellefemme

I have visited both cities and would definitely say NYC. I lived in Paris for 6 months and I got bored of the place. NYC....so much to see and do without people looking down their noses at you whilst doing it??? As far as the NYC people are concerned I found them to be rather like us Brits, polite, yet not in your face with false concern about how your day is going.
If you go to NYC can I come??

evil_monkey_2004

Florence

IloveMarmite

Been to Paris many times but never to New York so I say New York !!!

Mike D

Depends. Do you want romance or shopping?

dait72

I don't know anyone called New York but I definately wouldn't mind a go on Paris. I understand there is a bit of a queue though.

Laura

Tearsofthemoon00 eh its New York all the way cos I think that maybe Paris is just a little bit closer to Dublin then New York dont you??? Lucky you being always able to go!

Gigi & Tino

It's hard to pick but I guess New York. I know my way around New York better and it's only a few hours away from where I live. Plus I love 5th Ave!

Mi Mi

I have been to both and New York is breathtaking. Everything there is amazing and there is so much to see. Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, 5th Avenue, Central Park... Need I go on? And the Americans are so friendly.
When I went to Paris, all there was to see was the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triumph. And the French weren't that nice!

Nic Jones

Rome.... it's like New York with ruins.

Chris G

Definately New York, Paris is nice to look at but is dirty and smells of poo.

chris

new york they speek english there

the_lipsiot

Paris.

New York is full of Yanks.

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