Romantic City—Paris 浪漫之都巴黎

譯/郭碩

Ah, beautiful Paris.For centuries this city has attracted the admiration of the world.The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there.

啊，美麗的巴黎！數世紀以來，這座城一直為世人所神往。凡到過巴黎的游客，無不為其魅惑之美而傾心不已。

[2]Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself? Is it in the legacy of all the French rulers who worked to beautify their beloved city? Is it in the famous castles, palaces, statues andmonuments1 monument紀念碑（或館、堂、像等）。, such as the Eiffel Tower?Can you find it in the world-class museums, such as the Louvre? Perhaps Paris’allure lies in thezest2 zest熱情；狂熱。and style of the Parisians.

[2]那么，該到哪兒去親自感受巴黎之韻呢？是到為巴黎之美而傾力的歷任法國君王的遺產中探尋嗎？是去游覽著名的城堡、宮殿、雕像和埃菲爾鐵塔那樣的紀念碑式建筑？還是參觀盧浮宮等世界一流的博物館？或許不必遠尋，巴黎真正的誘惑就藏在巴黎人別樣的熱情與風格里。

[3]When you visit Paris, you don’t have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments.They are certainly worthy of your time, but ignore them for a day.First take some time to look around and experience life in Paris.You’ll find it charming.

[3]到巴黎旅游，你大可不必把時間都花在博物館或紀念館。它們當然值得一覽，不過，還是騰出一天時間，先到巴黎市里四處走走，體會一下生活之于巴黎是何等滋味，你定會發現它的魅力無窮。

[4]Take a stroll along the Seine River.Browse through the art vendors,colorful paintings.Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens.Watch closely for the French attention to detail that has made France synonymous with good taste.You will see it in the design of a doorway or arch and in the little fountains and quaint balconies.No matter where you look, you will find everyday objects transformed into works by art.

[4]沿塞納河散個步。看看攤位前陳列的多姿多彩的畫作。倚在精致的鐵門邊，偷瞄一眼里面被精心打理的花園。留心觀察法國人對于細節的考究，正是這樣的品質讓法國成為了高品位的代名詞。不論是一條門廊、一扇拱門，還是一汪汪小型噴泉、一座座古雅的陽臺，都蘊含著法國人無處不在的細節意識。目光所至之處，無不陳列著堪稱藝術佳作的日常物品。

[5]Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench.Lie on your back on the green grass.When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe.Strike up a conversation with a Parisian.This isn’t always easy,though.With such a large international population living in Paris, true natives are hard to find these days.

[5]再花點兒時間，到一個靜謐的公園里，找把古舊的長椅稍作休憩。然后在青草地上躺一會兒。覺得乏了，不妨到路邊的咖啡店喝杯咖啡，吃塊兒糕點。最好能找個巴黎人攀談一會兒。不過，這可不見得會順利，如今在巴黎生活的外國人很多，遇到土生土長的巴黎人并不容易。

[6]As evening comes to Paris, enchantment rises with the mist over the riverfront.You may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby: classical,jazz, opera orchansons3 chanson〈法語〉歌。, those French folk songs.Parisians love their music.The starry sky is their auditorium.You can also hear concerts in the chateaux and cathedrals.In Paris the Music never ends.

[6]傍晚時分，河畔薄霧漸起，巴黎的韻味也隨之愈來愈濃。不遠處，露天音樂會傳來縈繞于耳的樂曲：古典樂、爵士樂，還有歌劇或是香頌，也就是法國的民歌。音樂，實在為巴黎人所深愛著。繁星點點的天空就是他們的音樂廳。城堡或教堂里也會不時傳來樂聲悠揚。在巴黎，音樂永無止境。

[7]Don’t miss the highlight of Paris evening: eating out.Parisians are proud of their cuisine.And rightly so; it’s world famous.Gourmet4 gourmet美食家。dining is one of the indispensable joys of living.You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excel-lent restaurants.The capital of France boasts every regional specialty, cheese and wine the country has to offer.If you don’t know what to order, ask for the suggested menu.The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there.Remember, you haven’t tasted the true flavor of France until you’ve dined at a French restaurant in Paris.

[7]千萬別錯過巴黎之夜的重頭戲：下館子。巴黎人向來以其菜肴為榮。這也理所當然，巴黎美食天下聞名。品味佳肴，這實在是生活中不可多得的樂趣。在巴黎，好吃的飯店有幾百家，你可以找本參考指南，細細挑選。任何你想品嘗的法國地方特色菜、奶酪或是紅酒，巴黎都一應俱全。如果點菜時拿不定主意，就看看推薦菜單，上面會有主廚的拿手菜。別忘了，沒進過巴黎的法式餐廳，就不算品過真正的法國之味。

[8]After your gourmet dinner, take a walking tour of the floodlit monuments.Cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in the city, to the Ile de la Cite.The most famous landmark of Paris looms up in front of you―the Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady).Stand in the square in front of the cathedral.Here, you are standing in the center of France.All distances are measured from the front of Notre Dame.Every road in France leads to her front door.All French kings and leaders have journeyed here to commemorate important occasions and give thanks.Notre Dame is the heart of Paris and the heart of France.

[8]美味過后，再到泛光燈下的紀念館走走吧。穿過巴黎最古老的橋——新橋，就到了西岱島。現在，赫然聳立在你面前的就是巴黎最著名的標志性建筑——巴黎圣母院。站在教堂前面的廣場上，就等于站在了法國的正中央。在法國，所有的路程距離都從這里開始測量，每一條道路都能通往這座教堂的正門。法國的歷任君王、領袖也都選擇在這里舉行重大的紀念儀式或發布感恩致辭。圣母院是巴黎的中心，也是法國的中心。

[9]Your visit in Paris has only just begun.You’ve just started to discover the charm of this old city.May the rest of your journey be unforgettable.When it is time to leave, you will go reluctantly.You will say with the French,“A bientot, Paris, a bientot!”(See you again soon, Paris!)

[9]此刻，你的巴黎之旅才剛剛啟程。你對這古城之韻的探尋，也才開了個頭兒。愿你接下來的旅程美好而難忘。踏上歸途之際，你定會依依不舍。你會用法語說：“后會有期了，巴黎，后會有期！”