If I Ever Won the Lotto…
Not too long ago, I think it may have been in April or May, there was a lady in Florida in her senior years who won the jackpot, and I mean a HUGE jackpot of several hundred millions…with all of the winnings going to only her. I thought to myself, geez, what a lucky gal! If I ever won the lotto like that, one thing I would do for sure is buy an apartment in Paris.
But where? Paris has so many beautiful neighborhoods. I’ve always loved Saint Germain des Prés in the 6th Arrondissement. But the only thing with St. Germain, as lovely as it is, I think over time, all the tourists and busyness of this district would eventually become a bit “much” for me and I would probably want to look for someplace else. Then last summer, I discovered the 16th Arrondissement and I fell in love instantly. I went back today to revisit this area and decided yep…this is it. If I ever won the lottery, this is exactly where I would have my Parisian apartment home. Take a look. I think you’ll see why!
AVENUE FOCH– This is one of the most prestigious streets in Paris and one of the most expensive addresses in the world. It is home to many grand palaces, including ones belonging to the Onassis and Rothschild families. Yeah….this is why I would need to win the lotto just like my girl in Florida.
Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods – Here you’ll find small, intimate parks and gardens and quiet streets. This neighborhood is also home to several important monuments dedicated by the French people to Americans to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of America’s soldiers and its nation’s leaders. The Flame of Liberty, a token of thanks given by the Americans to France for their partnership in the restoration project of the Statue of Liberty in New York is also located in this arrondissement.
Bois de Boulogne – This peaceful retreat located on the western edge of the 16th arrondissement is just 2 metro stops from the Arch de Triomphe. It’s the second largest parc in Paris (after the Bois de Vincennes) and is twice as large as Central Park in New York City. At the same time, there’s what I call the little “living rooms” where people can get cozy with picnic baskets, blankets, or a good book. People also go for fishing, boating, or simply taking a nice afternoon nap under the warm shade.
