I wrote LOADS of posts about it in my blog.
Feel free to go back a few entries, into June or click the categories for : Tahiti etc. I’ve got pictures, information written., It might give you a bit of inspiration.

I LOVE French Polynesia, for it’s tropical and VERY French. You’d love it! Check it out.

Though, please… I wouldn’t recommend spending the whole time in Paris. Paris is beautiful, but there are other gorgeous places to go to in France. My other half is French and lived in Paris for about 6 years… For non-French people the Paris experience can be really daunting and intimidating, the people can seem BITCHY, but please don’t feel like that sometimes French culture can come across that way, but generally some French people are a little bit reserved about people. Just letting you know so you have a fabulous time.

Try to locate a place to stay that is not TOO close to tourist attractions…

This way you will get to have a real French experience. Rather than having too many tourists around, and people who will treat you like a tourist.

I would go to Paris for a week, and then head off to the south of France. Check out the country side! I think it has different, more cultural qualities.

Also…
I read that you haven’t left the states yet? That’s okay! Europe can be a bit daunting for first time travelers… Another good suggestion is…
Visit a French colony first, like Tahiti, French Polynesia. It’s just a few hours away from the states and you’ll get a taste of French culture and people there first in a smaller, safer, easier location.

Love the photo in your post ! by the way. It’s really beautiful.

My last recommendation is: Just be really open, be your self, but go all out and try new things. People LOVE like this. And gravitate a bit away from all the tourist hot spots, because you’ll find that the experience won’t be as real as you want it to be.

HAVE FUN.
Dakota