August 2: Au Revoir, Paris

I spent most of the morning wandering around to my favorite spots around Paris- the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Couer, and the Seine River. I'm going to miss this beautiful city. 

Then, I went back to the Eiffel Tower at night to see it all lit up and sparkling. 

Finally, I stayed up until 3:30 am to see my fellow students off. I am part of a smaller flight that does not leave until 7:15 for a 10:45 am take off. I have absolutely loved my time in Paris. Even though I am ready to go home, there are certain things I will miss. I even got emotional on my last Metro ride tonight. 

August 1: Finals & Light Show at Versailles

By Saturday night I had finished my finals and was wandering around Versailles. I didn't get any pictures of the fireworks because I was in such awe, but the park and palace were lit up and it was beautiful. 

July 29: Montparnasse Tower

Last night I went to the top of the Montparnasse Tower. Parisians joke that it is the best view of Paris because you can't see the Montparnasse Tower. We also went at night, and it was beautiful! One of my favorite things about being here is climbing to the top of towers and monuments, then finding all of the major monuments (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Coeur, etc). Here are some pictures of the amazing view! 

July 28: Disneyland Paris

Today, I got to act like a five year old, as I ventured through Disneyland Paris. A once in a lifetime experience, and I had the time of my life. Here are some pictures from my visit! 

July 25: Harry Potter Part 2 and Arc de Triomphe

The Harry Potter Expo was too great, and I had to go. Then, I went to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, and it was the best view of Paris that I've seen so far. 

July 23: Pere Lachaise, Parc des Buttes Chaumont, and the Seine

Our fieldtrip consisted of the Pere Lachaise Cemetery and Parc des Buttes Chaumont. Honestly, we just kind of wandered around the cemetery, and I didn't take many pictures. 

Parc des Buttes Chaumont was very beautiful. I've never seen a park like this in America. 

Later in the day, I went back to Shakespeare and Company, which is always amazing. Then, to the Seine River. 

Bonus: I got gelato because it's one of my favorite things here. 

July 19: Harry Potter Exhibit

La Cite du Cinema is currently hosting a Harry Potter Exhibit in Paris. It included movie props from all 8 movies, and it was incredible. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to experience this. 

The Fat Lady! She was singing! 

"Cornish pixies?!?" "Freshly caught Cornish pixies!" 

Mandrakes actually cried when you pulled them up. 

Umbridge's office

Buckbeak 

Monster Book of Monsters 

Azkaban Prison

Kreacher 

Petrified Colin Creevy 

"Dobby never meant to kill....only main or seriously injure". 

Phoenix tears have healing powers 

I didn't take a picture of it, but the souvenir shop looked just like Diagon Alley- Ollivander's Wand Shop and all! & yes......I got a wand!