Arrival and First Days in Paris

Bonjour de Paris !

I am thrilled to share that our group safely arrived in Paris the morning of Sunday, June 30th, after a smooth evening flight from Toronto. Since then, we have had a very eventful 48 hours in Paris.

Classes began yesterday for our grade 11 and 12 Core French, French Immersion, and English students. All of our classes ventured out of the hotel and into the city; conveniently, we are located about 20 minutes from the Eiffel Tower by foot. Students were excited to see the famous landmark (especially with preparations for the Olympics underway!). There are plenty of shops, cafés, and restaurants in our neighbourhood that students are keen to discover during their free time. We have enjoyed two dinners as a group and celebrated Emily’s 16th with dessert and a song last night!

This morning, class is in session and, afterwards, we will head to Montmartre by métro for a walking tour. With our guide, we will explore the neighbourhood, see the famous Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, and have an opportunity to try crêpes and other French delicacies. We are looking forward to going to the Louvre as well as a visit from Sam Blyth later this week.

A gentle reminder to please follow us on Instagram @gsafrance2024 if you have not already to see what we are up to in real time! Until then—à plus !

Emma

Program Manager