November 8, 2016

Last week, I finally climbed the spiral staircase of the Arc de Triomphe. I had heard it was perhaps the most breathtaking view of Paris ,and I was not disappointed. It was a cloudy sunset, but my friend and I stayed up there until the lights of the Eiffel turned on to watch it... Read More

November 1, 2016

I’ve just returned to Paris after spending 5 days in Prague for fall break. It was the first time I had left France since the end of August. While Prague was lovely (more on that to come), I was excited to return to Paris. I already feel a bit at home here, and it’s... Read More

October 27, 2016

One of my favorite neighborhoods to walk around in is Montmartre. Perched on a hill in the North of Paris, a visit to Montmartre feels like you’ve left the city. It’s known for being the home of artists and musicians (Picasso had an apartment here), and it’s... Read More

October 20, 2016

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October 13, 2016

The best parts of living in Paris aren’t the obvious parts. It’s not the glamorous Champs Elysées, it’s not shopping on Rue di Rivoli, it’s not even the view from the Eiffel Tower. The best part is walking, because by walking Paris becomes part of you and you become... Read More

October 8, 2016

Today, we hopped on the RER and passed our Saturday wandering through the hallways and gardens of Versailles. About 30 minutes by train from central Paris, Versailles was originally the hunting lodge of Louis XIII. Louis XIV, the Sun King, transformed it into the lavish palace... Read More

October 2, 2016

Before the weather turns too cold, you have to go to the Marché Bastille. On Sunday mornings until 2, the largest street market in Paris takes over the Boulevard Richard Lenoir starting at Place de la Bastille. It’s incredible, and you can find anything from fresh... Read More

September 22, 2016

10 college students, 3 French women, and 1 chauffeur spent the weekend in a bus touring Bourgogne, a region of France just southeast of Paris known for its wine and its mustard and charming countryside. We ate delicious food, toured a vineyard, wandered around some lovely... Read More

September 19, 2016

ANYWAYS, hello from Paris and your new blogger! My name is Lydia, and I’m a junior at the George Washington University in DC majoring in History. APA’s Fall 2016 class arrived in Paris two weeks ago today: 10 girls from four different schools... Read More

June 3, 2016

Please take time to look at this video. We love it! Discover Steven’s video Steven Chao, George Washington University – Spring... Read More