As I mentioned earlier, Danièle told us she would be more than happy to take us on a day trip out of Paris since she has a car. Mike and I have both been to Versailles, so she suggested that we go to the medievil town Provins.
Provins is a beautiful town that is about an hour to the east of Paris. In 2001, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is easy to see why. Provins is beautiful and they have done an excellent job of preserving it while also updating the buildings for modern life. Many people still live there today.
Since it was such a beautiful day, we spent it walking around the city. A lot of the landmarks had entry fees, so we just gawked at them from the outside rather than going in. But we did climb the city wall, which was windy but gave us a great view.
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| Marianne and Mike |
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| Danièle, Marianne and me. As you can see, it was very windy. |
Mike and I really enjoyed our day trip. Not only was it beautiful, but walking through a town that is older than my country was very cool. And strolling along with Danièle was nice not only because she is great company, but also because she is full of so much knowledge about France and its history. Trips like these become more fun when you have someone there to explain little tidbits to you.
Our last day in Paris is coming up next, so be on the lookout for that post!
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