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Paris: a Romantic Capital

巴黎·浪漫之都

Ah, beautiful Paris. For centuries this city has attracted the admiration of the world. The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there.

啊,美麗的巴黎！幾個世紀以來，這個城市一直受到世人的傾慕。巴黎的誘惑與魅力令所有到此游玩的人深深著迷。

Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself? Is it in the legacy of all the Fre"nch rulers who worked to beautify their beloved city? Is it in the famous castles, palaces, statues and monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower? Can you find it in the world-class museums, such as the Louvre? Perhaps Paris allure lies in the zest and style of the Parisians.

巴黎之于你,其魅力究竟何在？是在歷任的法國統治者美化他們所鐘愛的城市所留下的傳統里？還是在那些著名的城堡、皇宮、雕像和紀念碑，例如艾菲爾鐵塔之中？你能否在世界一流的博物館，如盧浮宮中找到它？或許巴黎的誘惑力就在于巴黎人的特殊品味和風格吧。

When you visit Paris, you dont have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. They are certainly worthy of your time, but ignore them for a day. First take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. Youll find it charming.

當你到巴黎游玩時，不必把時間全都花在看博物館和紀念碑上面。當然，它們很值得你花些時間，但今天權且忘掉它們吧。首先到四處看看，體驗一下巴黎的生活。你會發現它的迷人之處。

Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors colorful paintings. Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. Watch closely for the French attention to detail that has made France synonymous with good taste. You will see it in the design of a doorway or arch and in the little fountains and quaint balconies. No matter where you look, you will find everyday objects transformed into works by art.

沿著塞納河散散步。沿途瀏覽一下賣美術作品人們色彩繽紛的繪畫，透過那些精致的鐵門，可以瞥見里面精心照看的花園。仔細留心法國人對于細節的獨具匠心，這使得法國成為高雅品位的代名詞。而這些在門廊或拱門以及小巧的噴泉和奇妙的陽臺的設計上就可見一斑。無論你向哪里看，你都會發現曰常物品都已變成了藝術品。

Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation with a Parisian. This isnt always easy, though. With such a large international population living in Paris, true natives are hard to find these days.

花些時間，在一座寧靜的公園里的古舊長椅上放松一下，或躺在青青的草地上休憩一番。想吃點兒點心的時候，就嘗嘗路邊咖啡館的咖啡和糕點。找一個巴黎人聊聊天，不過這也不太容易。在國際人口如此密集的巴黎，如今要找到一個真正的當地人是很困難的。

As evening comes to Paris, enchantment rises with the mist over the riverfront. You may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby: classical, jaz, opera or chansons, those French folk songs. Parisians love their music. The starry sky is their auditorium. You can also hear concerts in the chateaux and cathedrals. In Paris the Music never ends.

傍晚來臨之時，隨著河岸上升起的霧氣，巴黎的魅力也隨之而起。你會聽到附近露天音樂會所演奏的樂曲：古典樂、爵士樂、歌劇或是香頌即法國的民歌。巴黎人熱愛自己的音樂。繁星點綴的天空，就是他們演奏的大禮堂。你也可以在城堡或教堂里聆聽音樂會。在巴黎，音樂是從不會止息的。

Dont miss the highlight of Paris evening: eating out. Parisians are proud of their cuisine. And rightly so; its world famous. Gourmet dining is one of the indispensable joys of living. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excellent restaurants. The capital of France boasts every regional specialty, cheese and wine the country has to offer. If you dont know what to order, ask for the suggested menu. The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there. Remember, you havent tasted the true flavor of France until youve dined at a French restaurant in Paris.

別錯過了巴黎夜晚的亮點：下館子。巴黎人對他們的烹飪引以為榮。理應如此，因為它馳名世界。美食本來就是與生活享樂不可分割的。為了幫你從幾百所絕佳的餐廳中做選擇，你需要一本特別的指南。法國的首都以全國各地的特色風味、乳酪和酒著稱于世，如果你不知道要叫什么，就看看推薦的菜譜。大廚喜歡在此將他最拿手的菜作一番展示。請記住，沒到巴黎的法國餐廳吃飯之前，都不算嘗過真正的法國風味。

After your gourmet dinner, take a walking tour of the floodlit monuments. Cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in the city, to the Ile de la Cite. The most famous landmark of Paris looms up in front of you: the Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). Stand in the square in front of the cathedral. Here, you are standing in the center of France. All distances are measured from the front of Notre Dame. Every road in France leads to her front door. All French kings and leaders have journeyed here to commemorate important occasions and give thanks. Notre Dame is the heart of Paris and the heart of France.

在你的晚餐美食之后，可以到一片燈海照耀的紀念碑走一趟。穿過“第九橋”（此城市中最古老的橋），到達“城市之島”。巴黎最有名的標志性建筑就隱約地呈現在你面前：圣母院。站在教堂前面的廣場，在這里，你即處于法國的正中心。所有的距離皆是以圣母院前門開始測算的。法國的每一條道路都通往它的前門。法國所有的國王和統治者都曾經到此來紀念重要的節曰或表示感恩。圣母院是巴黎的中心，也是法國的中心。

Your visit in Paris has only just begun. Youve just started to discover the charm of this old city. May the rest of your journey be unforgettable. When it is time to leave, you will go reluctantly. You will say with the French, "A bientot, Paris, a bientot!"(See you again soon, Paris!)

你的巴黎之旅才剛剛開始呢。你才剛剛開始發現這個古老城市的魅力。祝愿你剩余的旅程將令你難以忘懷。當你該啟程回家的時候，你會依依不舍。你將會用法語說道：“后會有期，巴黎！”