Thursday June 26, 2025. Day 6 with the Honors College in Paris, France. With the temperature of the day reaching a high of 79° making it a great day temperature wise. It was decided to go on an adventure and make the most of our time and the weather.

Sacré-Cœur

Our first adventure of the day started with going to the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre. Taken away by the breath taking architecture, the second it is spotted in the distance. As you go up the 292 steps, every step is worth the view you get to take in as you reach the top. Once you reach the top seeing the Sacré-Cœur up close and taking it all in as well as being able to see the city of Paris from above is an indescribable feeling. The Sacré-Cœur is unique because of the Romano-Byzantine style as well as the symbolism it holds for both politics and cultural purposes. Til this day the Sacré-Cœur is in full use as a Catholic Church open everyday at different times for mass.

Arc de Triomphe

The next stop of the day was the Arc de Triomphe, this experience was better than the first time we visited because instead of just seeing it from a far we got to experience being on top of the Arc de Triomphe.

The view from the top of the Arc de Triomphe was breath taking. Being able to see Paris from a different standpoint was a surreal moment, as if we were on top of the world. Getting to look down and see the streets crowded making their way towards the Arc de Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower will never get old seeing it from different locations is amazing. One of the highlights of the day.

The Louvre

Our last adventure of the day was visiting the louvre. One of the most visited museums in the world. Holding famous paintings and its breath taking architecture. Creating an amazing experience where you see so much but then end up feeling like you barely got to see anything. As a class we got to see the Mona Lisa, Napoleon’s coronation when become an emperor. Another painting by Jacques Louis David called The oath of the Horatii where it is said that is where the Nazi got their salut from. All the paintings in the Louvre are stunning from huge painting to small ones. To hand made Pottery and sculptures with all different touches and symbolism.

Paris will always be a fascinating city with all the history and culture that is intriguing. With so little time in Paris we are trying to immersive ourselves in any part we can. Including the cuisine where there are many choices to choose from street to street. To end the adventurous day we took a chance with our dinner meal and chose to try Thai food a completely new food experience for me. Paris will always be an adventure.