Love in Paris Before Sunset
Love stories about Paris always carry a delicate romance. 'Before Sunset', as the second part of the 'Before' trilogy, continues the beautiful encounter that started in Vienna into Paris.
Jesse and Celine missed their Vienna rendezvous, but fortunately, they get to meet again. The story begins at Shakespeare and Company, known as the 'most beautiful bookstore in the world,' a cultural landmark in Paris where many famous writers and intellectuals gathered. Its long history carries the European cultural spirit, a fitting backdrop for this literary story.
After Vienna, Jesse turned their story into a novel and became a bestselling author. Nine years after their Vienna encounter, Jesse holds a book signing at Shakespeare and Company and meets Celine, continuing their journey of free-flowing conversation and romantic connection in Paris.
Strolling in the afternoon sun, reminiscing about their wild day in Vienna, sharing thoughts and memories of the past nine years, they walk through the streets and alleys of Paris. Let us quietly follow along and explore this romantic journey.
In a small café near the Bastille, they chat about their lives over the nine years, even discovering that for a long time, they were in the same city at the same time. After leaving the café, they take a walk along the Promenade Plantée, a green corridor near the Bastille, elegant and tranquil, a favorite spot for Parisians to stroll.
They talk about the first wrinkles on their foreheads, the beauty of idealism, obscure religions, love and death. From the Promenade Plantée to the Seine River, the best way to see Paris is by boat, and Jesse and Celine seem to agree.
From the boat, they take in the literary romance of Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to the Musée d'Orsay, the imposing Conciergerie, Hugo's Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame, and the Panthéon, resting place of France's most famous cultural figures—a classic tour of Paris's iconic sights.
The most impressive landmarks of Paris are gathered along the Seine. Drifting leisurely in the sunshine, chatting with a soulmate, surrounded by beautiful scenery—there is no greater pleasure.
The unique perspective from the boat reveals the city's timeless beauty, as Jesse says: 'I've never felt like this. I almost forgot how beautiful Paris is. Sometimes you are in a city and you don't even look at it.'
Each departure seems rushed by the airplane. On the way to the airport, Jesse stops by Celine's home, listens to her play the guitar and hum, 'Time is just right, the moment you met me is just right...'
Paris remains beautiful, and love remains moving.
With the Go 旅城通票, you can take a free Seine River cruise and visit the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Conciergerie, the Panthéon, and many other popular attractions.
Paris is a perfect filming location, with countless cinematic scenes set here. To learn more about Paris in film, you can also use the Go 旅城通票 for free entry to the Cinémathèque and the Paris Story cinema.
