Buckle up, because this is going to be a long one. Last Sunday I went to a Catholic Mass with my roommate in the Church of St. Séverin. This was a church I had passed twice on accident since being here. Its beautiful gothic style makes it stand out among the surrounding residential and commercial …
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Today was the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between the USA and the Netherlands. Most of us went to a patch of green in Les Halles, behind the church of St. Eustache, to watch the game on a Jumbotron. Despite the sun (cloud cover to come later) and slight temperature, the only heat felt was …
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Caring for old artifacts and buildings is challenging. As preservationists, we are given the task to figure out exactly the right balance for buildings. This solution may work perfectly or end up making the problem worse, and then the cycle of figuring out a solution begins again. Such is preservation. The Musee de Cluny is […]
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The other day while walking the streets of Paris with my class, we came across several fountains that provided free, clean water to the public. Now, being from America, we are used to seeing public water fountains, but mostly inside and next to bathrooms. It is very uncommon to see them out in the open, …
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Before going on trips to dream destinations, many people create a perception of how their trip will go. This may include what they will see, eat, and who they will interact with. Images of iconic places throughout the destination influence this image in the visitor’s mind. Seeing the monuments in real life may significantly alter […]
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Yesterday was my first full day of exploring Paris with my study abroad class. We spent some time in churches such as St. Chapelle and the outside of Notre Dame, while I went with a group afterwards to see St. Severin and an Orthodox church. However, once class was over, the group hosting us threw …
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