Bonjour tout le monde! Continuing my exploration of Paris… I finally went to the Louvre! Not only is it the most famous museum in Paris but in my opinion, it is the most beautiful. The pyramid, which was a huge controversy in the past is a gorgeous addition to the museum, giving it a more modern touch. and the gallery inside is amazing. La Maison de The Mariage Freres is an antique tea shop which hundreds of different kinds of tea and a little cafe where you can try them all. I personally LOVE tea, so I took full advantage of that. 
Here are some pictures of my house mate and I exploring the outside of the Louvre and the gallery.
The coolest part of my week was definitely going to Fashion Week 2011 in Paris! Although we were not able to get inside, some girls from my program and I acted as paparazzi for the day and took pictures of all the actors and French models attending the Chanel Fashion Week Show. We even met Kirsten Dunst at the end! Unfortunately my camera died before I could get a picture with her, but the other girls have it so I will be able to keep that one for my collection.
^ All the paparazzi for Fashion Week!!!
And afterwards, the girls and I got lunch at a nearby boulangerie (bakery) that serves sandwiches and paninis on big fresh French baguettes. We walked around while we ate and ran into the Academie Nationale de Musique! C’est tres beau! The architecture is absolutely amazing…
The nightlife in Paris is extremely fun too. There are petits cafes on every corner to split a bottle of wine with a friend, bars to relax after a long week of classes and even meet some cool French friends, and of course the discotheques, or night clubs, that start around midnight and stay open and crowded with a young adult crowd until the metro opens back up at 5:30am! Although I love to dance, staying out until 5 in the morning every night is hard to handle, so I enjoy going to dance bars most weekends with my friends.
Below is a picture of my friend, Geneva, and I on our way out to meet some friends at Cox, a gay bar in the Marais. The Marais is the oldest town in Paris and is known for its large gay community. We are in front of l’Hotel de Ville, the city hall type building in the middle of the Marais.
Croque Madames and Croques Monsieurs are very popular dinner entrees in Paris. It is a slice of toasted french bread with a layer of ham followed by several layers of cheese, usually accompanied with a salad. The Croque Madame has an egg on top. These are the delicious Croque Madames with tomato and herbs that Geneva and I ordered after a day of city exploring and shopping. Location: Paris, France
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Hi Malorie
Its so exciting that you were able to see the Fashion Week. Have fun!