Hamilton in France

Welcome to the group of students who came to study in Paris for the spring semester! Orientation week started with a few meetings and classes, and several university tours. It is a little cold outside now, but it is warm and cozy inside the Parisian crêperies…

During orientation, students visit the universities where they will be taking classes, such as the Sorbonne-Nouvelle university.

Enjoying the Jardin des Tuileries, next to the Louvre.

First crêpes in the 14th arrondissement.

First crêpes in the 14th arrondissement.

It is now time to fly back home for the Hamilton in France students who stayed for the fall semester. They might inadvertently use “merci” instead of “thank you” and “de rien” instead of “you’re welcome” at first when they arrive, but that’s only because they have been thinking in French for a few months!
As the end of the semester has come, we share a few photos from the last excursion, a one-day trip in the city of Metz.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season 🎄🎉

How is it to play basketball at a French university when you are an exchange student? Thomas and Andrew share their experience.

During the last weeks of the semester, students are busy with finals, and showing off their impressive tricks !

Arles, Baux-de-Provence, Palais des Papes or pont du Gard, the names of the places in the south of France are as beautiful as the sights. Here is a video from our study trip in Provence.

A few weeks ago, after visiting the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and getting their membership card, a group of students had lunch at a university restaurant located on a barge, near the university of Paris Diderot, before going on a street-art tour around the campus. A colorful walk organized by an art history graduate student from Paris Diderot.

The Barge du Crous is a university restaurant literally located on the river Seine, on a boat.

A mural by street artist Jo Di Bona.

“Rêves d’enfance”, by street artist STOOL.

A mix of graffitis and styles located near the university of Paris Diderot.

A street-art piece located on rue Marie-Andrée-Lagroua-Weill-Hallé.

A mural by street artist Ardif.

“La Magie Existe”, by street artist Herakut

In the Loire Valley, there are no mountains but vast plains where French kings and the nobility built impressive and elegant castles during the Renaissance period. A chance for students to learn more about French history and architecture, while enjoying the landscapes of this charming region.

At the Clos Lucé, in Amboise, official home of Leonardo da Vinci between 1516 and 1519.

The Château de Chenonceau

The Château de Chenonceau is partly built over a river: the Cher.

The Loire Valley is also famous for its famous wines, such as the Bourgueil.

In the city of Tours, enjoying the local gastronomy.

The famous Château de Chambord.

Enjoying the view from the terrace of the Château de Chambord.