15 cities you thought were romantic but really aren’t

4. Paris, France

Let’s be clear here – Paris is a world class city and cultural marvel that boasts incredible attractions, tantalizing restaurants and a foundation of arts and history that few other locales around the globe can match. But its status as the “City of Love” can only be realized by the extremely fortunate few who have the means to experience Paris’ high life. Those gourmet French restaurants people talk about? Expect to spend some Euros – if you can get a table at all. Also, that idyllic moment you envision with your partner atop the Eiffel Tower probably doesn’t include a two-hour wait and hundreds of other noisy tourists.