Just that really - i just don't recognise the Paris that people post about on here!
I have been many many times & spent a month there not too long ago
I adore it & would happily consider living there.
So much to see & do, so much history & beauty
I am obsessed with modernism & early 20th century literary history. There are amazing museums, galleries & libraries. Love the flea markets & clothes & shoe shops.
Great food & wine!
I've never found it smelly (certainly no worse than major UK cities) & i have never felt intimidated or been followed etc
I am now in my 50s & a v seasoned savvy traveller & I've been visiting Paris since i was 20.
I adore it but often feel like an outlier here!