By Nazar, Kshitij, Aarna, Hiranya, Roman and Tanisha, students Grade 10
On day 2 we visited the Louvre, which for us was genuinely one of the most beautiful experiences in Paris. The Louvre's architecture and interiors were amazing. We had about 2 hours to freely explore the Louvre, where we all saw the world's most famous painting, the Mona Lisa. Finding it was a bit hard, especially because of the crowds, but it was really nice to finally see it in person. However, there were also many other beautiful paintings, including the enormous Wedding Feast at Cana by Paolo Veronese, which is displayed right opposite the Mona Lisa.
A notable section of the Louvre was the Galerie d'Apollon, which is severely underrated, especially compared to the Mona Lisa. Its golden decorations and painted ceiling were absolutely stunning. There are so many different sections in the Louvre, and each one is beautiful and meaningful, but you don't have to rush to see everything. Instead, you can pick just one section, sit down, and enjoy the art around you.
How to become a Parisian
Then in the evening, we learnt ‘How To Become A Parisian In One Hour’ by Oliver Giraud as the host. We were seated in a proper theatre with red-coated seats, with us sitting in the upper rows and the rest of the audience sitting below. The host was a man full of energy, so much that it surprised everybody; he was interactive and incredibly funny. His humour was appealing to everyone, and we enjoyed the show a lot. Even later and on the next days, the show really stuck with the people and was a great memory for all.
Disneyland Paris
Day 3 was a highlight for many: Disneyland Paris! From the moment we walked into the park, the fairytale atmosphere enveloped us. The best part was walking through the park with friends, going to various attractions, both thrilling and calmer ones, and enjoying the different themed areas. In our opinion, the best rides were the Tower of Terror and Star Wars. The queues for some of the rides were quite long, but it was definitely worth it for the experience.
Trip down the Seine
On the last day we went on a boat trip down the Seine. We had originally planned to go at the first night, but the line was so long that we decided to skip it and go on our last day in the morning. On the boat ride, we saw many beautiful sights around Paris, including the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf, the Eiffel Tower, and other famous buildings and bridges. We got a different perspective of the city from the river, being able to admire the beautiful architecture and take lots of photos. The atmosphere was really nice, and it was interesting seeing the busyness of the city from the water. We didn't see Paris lit up at night like we wanted to, but the morning boat ride was still a great experience and a nice way to end our trip.
Overall, the trip to Paris was an unforgettable experience for all of us!