Reveal the Dark Side of Paris, Not All About Romance
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VIVA – Many people know if Paris is usually known as the City of Love. From history to the modern day, Paris remains a destination for people celebrating love or looking for happiness.
People call Paris “the City of Love” because of the romantic atmosphere. In fact, The City of Love isn’t just a random nickname given to Paris; it’s the perfect description anyone who visited the French capital would give to the city for all the romantic vibes they find there.
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In Paris, the iconic Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and represents love. Enjoy views of the landmark at the Champs de Mars Park below while enjoying a romantic evening.
For the local people in Paris, they are very charming. The locals are refreshingly welcoming to visitors. Locals in Paris are some of the friendliest and well-mannered people that ever exist in the world.
But unfortunately, in Paris, it is not always about romance. There are some dark sides too that rarely people know about. Here’s the explanation about the dark side in Paris.
1. No Kissing on the Paris Train Platform
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Despite being known as a romantic country, the law officially prohibits kissing on train platforms in France. Passed in 1910, the government implemented laws to prevent service delays and avoid overcrowded stations.
2. Slum and Dirty
It turns out that Paris or known as a romantic city is also known as a slum and dirty city. It is because the various kinds of graffiti on buildings can be easily found. The seats in the train also looked stained.
On the streets, trash can also be seen scattered, especially around bins that are already full. There is a smell of urine in some places.
3. Women were Banned Wearing Pants
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In the 19th century, France had a law prohibiting women from wearing pants around Paris. If caught, women who violate will be fined. Surprisingly, the law was not abolished until 2013.
