A Weekend Away

            There are many amazing places to visit that are easy to get to from Montpellier, France. A common place to visit while studying in the south of France would be Paris, France. Paris is the capital of France, and moreover it is an iconic city to visit. Paris has many beautiful and historical buildings and monuments that are amazing to see. It is also considered the fashion capital of the world. Paris has a lot of French culture that you can see through the architecture and museums as well as through the locals. Visiting Paris is a must for students studying abroad in France, or really anywhere in Europe.

            There are many hostels in or around Paris that would be good options for students visiting for a weekend. The “Beautiful City Hostel” seems like a good place to stay that is near the center of Paris and not too expensive. It is 25 euros a night to stay at this hostel. It would be possible to visit Paris for a three-day weekend and see many amazing things. There is a train you can take to get to Paris that is about 25 euros, and the best way for getting around the city would be the metro or buses. These tickets cost 14.50€ for 10 of them.

            With so many sites to see in Paris, it is difficult to choose from them which ones to see in such a short time. The main sites to see that are top priority would include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe. Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur are also amazing sites in Paris. Visiting these places is free unless you want to take a tour. The Eiffel tower also costs to go up into it, but just to view it from the ground it is free. The Louvre museum costs about 17€ to see, but I am sure it is worth it since among the many amazing attractions, the Louvre also houses the famous Mona Lisa painting. A great way to see the entire city would to take a two hour-long bus tour, which costs about 25€. Walking or biking tours are also a great way to get to know the city and see as much as possible.

            For food on visit to Paris it is necessary to try to eat like the locals as much as possible. Stop by the boulangerie for some authentic French bread, or go to one of the many outdoor food markets for tastes of real French cuisine. Food at restaurants in Paris can be pricey, so it might be a good idea to go to the super market and make picnic lunches for the days you in the city touring. 

            There is never a dull moment in Paris. If you get to see all of the monuments that you hope to see, then you can see them again at night for a completely new experience. There is a lot of remarkable French culture in Paris that can be seen through the locals, cuisine, and the many monuments throughout the city. A trip to Paris is never a bad idea.