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Christmas in Paris was just magical.
Note to self, always check the public transport situation in Paris. Planned industrial action can ruin your own plans.
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Shashwat Joshi was my partner in crime for this trip.
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It was an adventure into itself each day to reach our hotel, which was unfortunately in Zone 5 near the airport.
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Cheesecake and eclairs!!
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The Christmas market in front of the Grande Arche was magical.
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Galeries lafayette was lit!
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Off to the Eiffel tower.
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The actual Christmas morning was deserted, which was to be expected.
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Ended the trip with a visit to the Sacre Coeur Basilica, from where the views of the city were breathtaking.
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