So, after studying French for 6 years, it was time to actually use it. Unfortunately, the most vivid language memory from the trip is a shopkeeper screaming at my friends and me. I’m not sure what we did to upset him, but I was proud that even through his shouting I could understand his words.
Our trip began in Paris. Seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time was a pretty special feeling. We hit the major sites including Le Louvre, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, and of course Le Tour Eiffel.
In the Loire Valley we toured a few different chateaus but my favorite was Chenonceau. How beautiful. The ballroom stretches out over the water which creates natural air conditioning.
We took the TGV to the south and spent a few days in Nice, Avignon, and Eze. It was nice change from the cool weather in the north.
Traveling with a bazillion students is probably something I never need to do again, but it was quite the memorable trip.
xo, jill
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