Hello future students! As you’ll soon discover, determining where to eat every day can be a chore. It can be hard to find places that are delicious, affordable and are navigable with limited French. So, I’ve made a list of some of my favorite places for you! This will be two years out of date…
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This past Friday we visited Amiens for our class day trip and while we were there, visited Jules Verne’s home which has been turned into a museum about the author. I had started reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in preparation, but wasn’t able to finish it before the visit. Nevertheless, it was a really…
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More views of the prettiest building in Paris, the Montparnasse Tower, from across the city! My friends and I have determined that it not only looms, but lurks as well.
Two views from Chap de Mars park
Seen from the Basilique de Sa…
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This past Monday, I visited the Arc de Triomphe with my friend Libbie. We went because we needed something to do that didn’t cost money and the free museums around the city are largely closed on Mondays. It’s a site that I felt like I should go to while I’m here, but I didn’t feel…
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An informal photo dump and some thoughts on French building elements, establishments, food and people. o4., l’Extraction de Parfum Our trip to the Fragonard Musée du Parfum, located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, was both glamorous and informative. Before it became a staple in the fashion industry, perfume held a position at the crossroads […]
An informal photo dump and some thoughts on French building elements, establishments, food and people. 01., Jardin Nelson Mandela At the heart of the Les Halles district, the Jardin Nelson Mandela offers stunning views of the Saint Eustache Church and iconic Canopy of the Forum des Halles. The garden is located in the first arrondissement […]
An informal photo dump and some thoughts on French building elements, establishments, food and people. 03., La TEP Ménilmontant On Wednesday, Katelyn Bonaccorsy, Max Puckett and myself stumbled upon a green-space with an interesting history and use. The “Terre d’Ecologie Populaire (TEP) Ménilmontant,” which has existed since the 1940’s as a sports ground, has been […]
An informal photo dump and some thoughts on French building elements, establishments, food and people. 04., Petales d’eglantine rosa rugosa Thunberg During the week off from classes, my Paris roommate (Katelyn Bonaccorsy), a friend from home and myself took a trip to Annecy, France! In our time there, we visited the Annecy Museum, which was […]
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An informal photo dump and some thoughts on French building elements, establishments, food and people. 03., Palais Garnier’s Grand Foyer The architecture and location of the Palais Garnier are intertwined with the history of Paris… and a famous phantom. Entering the opera house is a theatrical experience in of itself. As our group ascended the […]
An informal photo dump and some thoughts on French building elements, establishments, food and people. 04. Réseau Express Régional: While walking has primarily been our main mode of transportation, the Réseau Express Régional (RER) has been a close second. I’ve found that many of us on this trip do not normally utilize public transportation in […]
