We wanted to visit Paris, but they, Rome.

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If you want to visit Europe, you should consider both Paris and Rome.

We usually prefer Paris, but this time we chose Rome.

Did you visit Paris or Rome on your trip?

We would have visited Paris, but our plans changed and we went to Rome instead.

Our initial intention was to visit Paris; however, our destination became Rome.

We were going to go to Paris, but ended up in Rome.

We wanted Paris, but went to Rome.

To have a desire or intention to go to a place.

Indicates a contrast or change of plans.