Je suis en France!



 Hi Everyone!!!

After a train ride under the sea(the Eurostar which we took from Kings Cross Station (not platform 9 3/4 unfortunately)), we're in France! I'm super excited to be here! It's the first country I've been in where English isn't the most common language. I've been learning French for almost 4 years now, so I am glad to get a language practice opportunity. It's harder speaking to french people than I thought, but I'ts not impossible thankfully. We managed to (so far) order baguettes, croissants, pain au chocolats, crepes, flan (this flan won the 2025 Best Flan in Paris award) and got our hair cut at a hairdressers. Luckily we have my Great Auntie and Great Uncle living here and they can help us and show us cool places to go. They have been super hospitable and lovely!

We're staying in Maisons Laffitte, and it's super beautiful! We also visited a neighboring town called St. Germain which was also gorgeous. There is so many pretty buildings, chateaus (castles/estates) and shops here, it's a beautiful overload! It's also a tasty overload, all the sweet treats, breads, baguettes and cheeses! I want to taste EVERYTHING.

Write more soon,

-Emily
















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  1. NicolaSeptember 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM

    That looks so incredible and sounds so yummy!! I wish I could join you!

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