PARIS
TRIP TO
M AY 2 0 1 9
This year’s trip got off to a prompt start
just after midnight taking 47 second
year pupils and 6 staff to the Chateau
Grande Romaine just south of Paris.
Crossing the channel after an early
breakfast stop at Folkestone enabled us
to arrive mid-morning at the Canadian
First World War memorial at Vimy
Ridge.
The pupils were given informative talks
by Mr Lambert and Mr Perham on the
significance of Vimy Ridge to the Allied
advances and were able to walk through
the reconstructed trenches before lunch
was taken and we headed for Paris.
Arrival at the chateau in good time
meant an early and refreshing dip in
the outdoor pool before the evening
activities began.
Tuesday morning found us in the small
market town of Brie Comte Robert.
Following the town trail led us into the
market square where the opportunity
to try local baguettes, cakes and crepes
proved irresistible.
Our afternoon was spent at the beautiful
Château Vaux le Vicomte whose
relaxing gardens never fail impress.
On Wednesday our day was spent in
Parc Asterix where 7 roller coasters,
six water rides, a dolphin show and a
Roman soldiers v slaves modern dance
off battle in the theatre amused staff and
pupils alike. Afterwards we headed around the Arc
de Triomphe and up to Scare Coeur,
where the afternoon was spent in
Monmartre and the pupils were able to
get a caricature or sample more French
cuisine.
Thursday was our full day in Paris,
beginning with an awe-inspiring visit
to the top of the Montparnasse tower.
We counted the 46 seconds it took us
to reach the top, where the stunning
panoramic views of Paris are best
appreciated from the glass walled
viewing deck 56 floors up. My thanks go to Mrs Haldane, Miss
Young, Mr Lambert, Mr Perham and
Mrs Kennedy for accompanying the
trip this year and making it so enjoyable
for us all.
After descending we were able to cruise
along the Seine on the open topped
bateaux mouches, passing the Louvre
and Notre Dame before lunching beside
the Eiffel tower.
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THE POCKLINGTONIAN
Mrs Baines