Real French life! Bustling and romantic sanctuary.

France is often seen as a bustling and romantic destination, with its skyscrapers and streets filled with luxury shops ingrained in people's minds.

Before actually visiting France, many people have a longing for it, imagining it as a wealthy and beautiful country.

However, upon stepping foot in France, one realizes that reality differs from imagination, deviating from what is learned from news and textbooks about France.

So, what is the real France like?

For many, their first impression of France might be from the early 2000s when the internet began to rise, allowing people to learn about domestic and international affairs online and search for travel guides before their trips.

Paris was once a tourist destination that people dreamed of, with nearly two thousand years of history, symbolizing ancient and modern elegance and nobility.

However, with the changing times, these labels have become outdated, and Paris, the city, is not as prosperous as conveyed online.

As the capital and largest city of France, Paris is located in the Paris Basin in the central-northern part of France, traversed by the Seine River, dividing the city into left and right banks.

The city's subway system is well developed, connecting all corners of the city, providing convenient transportation for tourists.

In addition, Paris also has two major airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport, known as one of the busiest airports in Europe, attracting a large number of tourists.

According to data, Paris has an oceanic temperate climate, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, with warm summers, cold winters, and abundant rainfall, suitable for agricultural development.

Tourism accounts for 7% of the country's gross domestic product, and Paris, as the flagship city for outbound tourism, attracts a large number of tourists every year.

However, the real situation in Paris is often overshadowed by its fashionable appearance, and in recent years, the number of tourists visiting France seems to be gradually decreasing.

As mentioned earlier, Paris's subway network is well developed, with most stations underground, making the subway a preferred mode of transportation for many, both cheap and convenient.

According to data collected by a well-known foreign mapping website, Paris's Line 13 subway is listed as one of the most crowded subways in the world, with an astonishing annual passenger volume of 131 million, exceeding the entire population of Paris, which is quite exaggerated.

Upon arriving in France, you will find that the subway facilities here are quite old, and even though they were not designed to accommodate such a huge passenger flow, the subway is overcrowded and may not be as comfortable as the transportation experience in some developing countries.

In the Paris subway, even people who appear tall and dressed like gentlemen will reveal their true nature once they enter the subway car, scrambling to get into the car.

Especially in summer, Paris is exceptionally hot, and after entering the subway car, various odors such as sweat, smoke, perfume... surround each passenger.

Locals seem to be accustomed to this environment, expressionless, while tourists from other places react strongly and have to find ways to cope.

A netizen from Paris once shared his experience of riding Line 13 of the subway.

He reminded passengers to be careful not to block the passage inside and outside the car to avoid being squeezed out, and even lighter people might be squeezed out of the car.

If there are other transportation options available, it is best to avoid entering the subway station during rush hours after work, and when taking the escalator, try to stay to the right to give space for people in a hurry.

Due to the excessive load on the subway, power outages and other situations may occur, so it is important to stay calm and prepare backup power sources for emergencies.

Tourism accounts for almost 7% of France's gross domestic product.

Although the buildings in Paris are classical, they do not possess the prosperity scene of developed countries.

Perhaps the fashion and romance labels of France are gradually fading, and its level of development is not as imagined by people.