French Exchange Program - Trip to France 2009 - Paris

Arrival in Paris

First, a visit to the Eiffel Tower!

Carrousel on way to visit the Eiffel Tower

Snack time on the grounds of the Eiffel Tower

Walking to the bateau mouche for a cruise on the Seine River

About to take a cruise on the Seine River through the heart of Paris

Ride on bateau mouche, with a great view of Parisian monuments along the Seine River

It was a little chilly!

Parisians and tourists alike enjoy sitting on the banks of the river as we float past

It seemed to be getting chillier!

Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris

City Hall with French flag at sunset

Beautiful view of illuminated Eiffel Tower from bateau mouche

Taking the metro back to the hotel at the end of our first day in Paris

Holding on in the crowded metro

Visit to Versailles

Walking from the train station to the entrance gates of Versailles

Entrance gates to Versailles

Regrouping on the grounds of Versailles

Sitting on bench in extensive gardens of Versailles

Warm goat cheese salad & avocado salad with shrimp a la francaise

Croque monsieur, croque madame, order of fries, ham & cheese club sandwich, etc.

Promptly waiting at our meeting point in the gardens of Versailles