Parisian Walkabout (France - Day 1)

Waking up on my first day in Paris was such a delight, knowing that I was about to eat a classic French breakfast consisting of coffee and baguette with jam and walk around my favorite place in the world - Le Jardin de Luxembourg!

My room and the view from it on the right

In the Jardin du Luxembourg, spring was in full bloom and my soul was bursting with joy and peace.

A countless amount of daffodils illuminated by the warm spring sun.

The Luxembourg Palace 

Not edited - that's how fresh and young these buds, flowers, and leaves are!

Walking on paths lined by luscious green trees.

Blossoms make my heart bloom.

 And of course, as I finish my stroll through the Luxembourg garden, I happen to come across the Rue de Fleurus, which isn't exactly Fleurs (flowers), but that's what I thought it said at first, so we're sticking to that.

On the Rue de "Fleurs" - a corner flower shop. Now I know where to begin my search for apartments for when I live here

Blossoms in one of the many parks I strolled through today.

Found the Tour Eiffel! Still regal as always.

 I'm squinting because the sun was shining in my eyes, but all day long I walked around with this as a bare minimum smile on my face!

And the Notre Dame is still magnanimous as usual.

My lunch in a café with the view of the Notre Dame: vegetarian salad with crudités au foie gras.

La Notre Dame de Paris

Please note that none of these photos are edited - Paris is just beaming with exceptional sun-lighting.

My favorite spot by the Notre Dame - the little park behind it. 

On the way back to my hostel, I stumbled upon a hidden church that was holding a lovely song-filled service. The old woman is seated on the stairs lead to the entrance of the church.

Inside the church - all the robed people are singing!

And to end of the most positive note in Paris, here are some gorgeous blossoms that make Paris magical in the spring, warming my heart and hopefully yours too!