Reveal the Dark Side of Paris, Not All About Romance

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.

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.

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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.

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The rate of theft or pickpockets in Paris is among the highest in the world. Usually, thieves will act in tourist attractions or in public transportation. They even act in groups. Scammers are also often carried out by souvenir sellers.

France produces at least 50 billion hectoliters of wine every year. In fact, there is an annual competition between Italy and France to see which country makes the highest number. But so far, France has always been at the top.

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Paris is also known as a city that has many beggars. Beggars in Paris are often found on the streets. Most of them are immigrants.

Some of them will show their passports and identification, while approaching road users who pass by and ask for money.

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Offices in France allow alcohol for employees. Beer, wine, pear juice, and hydromel (fermented honey drink). The only rule is alcohol should only be drunk in enough portions.

French surgeons performed the first face transplant in 2005 while the first heart transplant was performed in 2013 at Paris' Georges Pompidou Hospital.

The device imitates actual heart contractions and runs through a battery that is three times heavier than the heart.

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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.