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The I love You Wall in Paris is a hidden gem in the city of Paris. Why hidden? Because most people don’t know it exists. I discovered it by accident while talking a walk in the Montmartre District where the Sacre Coeur is located. This definitely made it to our list of places to visit in Paris because of its uniqueness and amazing history.
The I love you wall made it to our places to visit in Paris list because it is a magical little place. The I love you all is located in the Jehan Rictus Garden. The garden is petite which makes it even more endearing. Surrounded with beautiful flowers, tall trees and a waterfall… makes it perfect oasis and provides a much needed shadow in the summer heat. The love wall is the feature that sets the Jehan Rectus Garden apart. The garden is a must visit and belongs to the number of places to visit in Paris.
Fun Fact
The I love you wall has the words ‘I love you’ written 311 times in over 250 languages. How do you say ‘I love you’ in your language. Wait.. that’s easy! In how many languages can you say ‘I love you.’
My first language is Swahili and I was so elated to spot the words ‘Nakupenda’* on the wall. When you visit the I Love You Wall try to see if you can spot I love you in your mother tongue or a language that you can speak. The I love you wall is serene and totally worth a visit on your places to go in Paris list. I remember when I spotted the words ‘ninakupenda’ which is I love you in Swahili, I turned on heels and was so elated.
The history of the I love you wall is beautiful in itself. It is also as beautiful as the idea behind the I love you wall. The wall was created by 2 artists Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito. Originally it was a rendezvous place for Parisians couples to meet. But now the I love you wall has transcended time and age and has become a global symbol of love. In comparison to more famous places to visit such as the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum.. the I love wall is a well-hidden secret in Paris. For all people across the world. #Thehiddengem in Paris. Among all the beautiful places to visit in Paris or places to go in Paris the I love you wall surely has earned its place. Explore #Paris #France with #KerryganTravels.
