Paris is an amazing city to be in. The food is great, the smells are (usually) great, and the sights are unparalleled. But when you find yourself on the metro in need of something to take your mind off of the mass of bodies that threatens the safety of your personal bubble, I recommend turning your music up and your consciousness of the hordes around you ‘off’.

The Ultimate Paris Playlist

City of Blinding Lights – U2
 

Paris Holds The Key To Your Heart – Anastasia
 

It’s Not My Fault, I’m Happy – Passion Pit
 

Quelqu’un M’a Dit – Carla Bruni
 

Long Distance Call (25 Hours A Day Remix) – Phoenix
 

Jenny Don’t Be Hasty – Paolo Nutini
 

You Belong To Me – Carla Bruni
 

Chicago Clocks – Sufjan Stevens vs. Coldplay
 

Sympathique – Pink Martini
 

Paris – Yael Naim
 

Lost In The Light – Bahamas
 

Stay Alive – Jose Gonzalez
 

Article courtesy of API. Leah Kuttruff is a student at the College of Charleston and an official API Student Blogger. Leah is studying abroad with API in Paris, France.

Photo Wikimedia Commons: Hynek Moravec, adapted by Wandering Educators