Paris Study Abroad 2014: 3rd Arrondissement

The third Arrondissement is a district I am most familiar with because it is where I go to school everyday. The National Archives Museum is just right down the street from my school. It has a little garden on the inside that I like to sit and eat in at lunchtime. In this area there are plenty of stores to go shopping and spend the day finding cute mementos. This is another district that is plentiful in cafés that French locals indulge at. There are also many jewelry shops that go nicely with the surrounding cafes. On almost every block you will see a store that sells beads, ribbons or some sort of accessory. This district is close to the Seine, which makes it a more popular area to live and work. I like this arrondissement a lot because I see all the interesting shops on the way to school.

Prominent Architecture: Musée des Archives Nationales

Commercial Bussiness: Strada Cafe

Some of the most beautiful buildings in Paris are the grand churches that show off the city's history. The Saint-Nicholas-des-Champs attracts many tourists with its beauty and presence. Many of the churches in Paris still hold services every Sunday. These churches are amazing because most places in the United States don’t have churches this old that are still in use. The history behind them is amazing and every church has a story to tell. Each church is composed of different styles that are evident in all the buildings. The gothic style design can be found in all of the churches and are truly incredible.

Tourist Attraction: Saint-Nicholas-des-Champs

Along with all the shops there are many street drawings on the walls of building. I found this to be very interesting as it is a pretty big feature you notice when coming to Paris. The street art is everywhere so be sure to keep an eye out and observe the works.