Paris Day 3, 2/18
Today was our last full day in France, and we spent the day exploring Paris. After a delicious pastry breakfast at the hotel, we took the metro to l'Arc de triomphe. Though it was lightly drizzling and cloudy, we had a stunning view of the iconic monument. Then we walked down les Champs d' Élys é es, observing the luxury stores and beautiful blend of modern and iconic Haussmann architecture. After a short lunch at a small cafe, we ventured further to the Louvre. During our tour with our excellent guide Dina, we viewed both classic pieces like Venus de Milo , The Winged Victory of Samothrace , and The Raft of Medusa , in addition to countless other paintings hanging in the esteemed halls. My personal favorite was the sculpture of Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss , featured below. Then we were given some time to explore the boutiques in the mall under the museum. There's cafes with scrumptious macarons, vintage stores, and museum gift shops with everything from jewelry to ...