Up and up… Our French students took the long flights of stairs up the Eiffel Tower, whilst on their college trip to Paris and Rouen.
The trip provided students with an opportunity to delve deeper into French culture, language, and history. Exploring various locations and activities, like a patisserie workshop, The Rouen Museum of Fine Arts, engaging in discussions with French students, the challenge of finding authentic French cuisine, and lastly, the amazing ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
Immersing themselves in the world of French pastries, our students joined a patisserie workshop. Under the guidance of skilled French pastry chefs, this hands-on experience allowed the students to appreciate traditional and cultural French baking.
The visit to the Rouen Museum of Fine Arts provided the students with a detailed journey through the history of French art. The museum offered the students an exploration of the French art world with an even greater appreciation and understanding of French culture and heritage.
One of the highlights of the trip was the opportunity for students to engage in thought-provoking discussions with French students from the Rey Institution, who had chosen English as their subject of study. Students were able to share their experiences and perspectives, in a cross-cultural conversation, which helped to grow confidence in their French language skills.
During the trip, students were tasked with finding an authentic lunch experience with the opportunity to taste and appreciate the traditional flavours of France and gain a better understanding of traditional French foods.
Although, the pinnacle of the journey was the climb of the Eiffel Tower making for some breathtaking views of Paris for the students. Everything puffed their way up the 1,665 steps, but once on top of one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks, they were rewarded with amazing views of Paris.
