"April in Paris" - almost

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Well it wasn't quite "April in Paris", but it could have been, given the glorious weather we had today. Our trip went like clockwork! Our train left the station in Rennes at 6h35 this morning, and we got back at about 21h00, having hit everything on our "to see" list: Montmartre, le Sacré Cœur, l'Arc de Triomphe, les Champs Élysées, la Tour Eiffel (including going up to the second floor - what unforgettable views!), and Notre Dame. The students were terrific and did a wonderful job following instructions, allowing us to move around the city on public transport without a hitch. They also had a lot of fun socializing and sharing this special day. Going up the Eiffel Tower was a first for most of the French students too.

On our way to see the Sacré Cœur in Montmartre.

These are the stairs up to the Sacré Cœur. Many of the students had a race up the stairs while the others took the easy route up on the "funiculaire"! :)

All of our students outside of the Arc de Triomphe.

The students' faces when they saw the Eiffel Tower in person was priceless. This is a memory I think every student will carry with them for the rest of their lives. 

Our students love to photo bomb the teachers! 

SWEET REVENGE!! :) 

The kids on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. All of the kids were so brave looking over the edge to get a glimpse of the beautiful sight from above. (Unlike me clinging to the edge of the building, while the kids urged me forward-Ms. Andreoli)

The view from the second floor. 

The students' did such a great job while in Paris that we had extra time to spare, so we went and visited the Notre Dame. 

On our way back to Liffré after a long day in Paris.