After our previous visits, we walked across the cobbled Parisian streets to Notre Dame.
Our aim was to spot Esmeralda & Quasimodo, but we settled for a cute Metro sign & a photo of the law courts surrounding the church we had visited.
Throughout the trip, Louise & I did a
After a short trek, we arrived at the famous Notre Dame de Paris! It was just as grand as its reputation & the place was buzzing with people.
My favourite people among the crowds were the artists. This small art class had temporarily settled to paint the building.
My idea of a perfect way to spend the day, watercolors are really nice for quick sketches & I couldn't help but have a little nosey peak.
Nearby there was a little bridge jam - packed with padlocks of every variety, it was insaaaane!
Photos were a must of course.
All the while we were still out style spotting & I loved this guy's outfit:
On a school trip, there is only so much you can take in from the everyday Parisian life as everyday you go to a new tourist attraction, but the three of us (Libby, Louise & myself) found a little time to explore a backstreet close to Notre Dame.
Among the shops, We found this beautiful little cupcakery, which I found too beautiful to resist painting.
Among the shops, We found this beautiful little cupcakery, which I found too beautiful to resist painting.
Once back at out meeting point with the rest of the group, we stayed a little longer to listen to a fellow English school playing behind Notre Dame.
On our way back to the coach, we came across the same little art group we had seen before & I took a few sneaky photos of their (uh-mazing) sketchbooks, I like the sketchy/artsy feel to it... (something I definitely want to integrate into my A2 sketchbook)
And with this beautiful use of watercolour, I leave you with what I'm listening tooo: 'Gracious' by Ben Howards & 'Hero' by Regina Spektor
Beautiful photos. They remind me of a trip I took from Geneva to Paris when I was 19 to meet my mom, who had a work thing there. She was busy in meetings all day, so I spent the entire time wandering (aka getting lost) the streets on my own, and I just loved it! Thanks for taking me back :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a dream, it's so interesting discovering new places (and getting lost too!)xx
DeleteYour photos are precious. It reminds me of my time in London last year, where I studied abroad. I loved the thrilling feeling of exploring every nook and cranny of a city rich with culture as the beautiful Paris is. It surely looks like you had a lovely time seeing the city of love. And I do agree, that young man dressed so nicely is definitely handsome ;)
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I'd love to live abroad for a little while it must have been so interesting, sounds like you had loads of funxx
DeleteLove it. Your friend is so tanned ;) xxx
ReplyDeleteIsn't she just! I think I shall be forever pale as a vampire ;)xx
Deletethanks for the comment on my blog. GREAT PICTURES
ReplyDeleteAw thank you Hannah, no problemxx
Deleteyour aesthetic is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Milex xx
DeleteI love the Notre Dame, it's so beautiful! Even though I'm going to Paris at the end of the year, I really wish I could visit in the summer - it seems to have a more lively atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteI've only been once before and it was in spring, I think it is beautiful whatever time of year though so enjoy!xx
DeleteParis is just so magical! I took a school art trip to paris and it was so much fun. Such incredible art to see - not just in the museums! Enjoy the rest of your trip XX
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Thank you India! Art trips to Paris are the best trips ;)xx
Deletegorgeous photos! so jealous! Paris is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt really is, thank you Jessixx
DeleteYou had the cutest little dress!
ReplyDeleteThat cupcake store is like something out of a children's book, it's so bright and quaint. What a fun way to spend the afternoon, exploring Paris with friends. I'm jealous :)
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