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# La Source

[Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion)

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How exciting to practice the language you are studying in the [country of origin](https://www.istp.org/frenchimmersion)!

Our [Middle School](http://www.istp.org/middleschool) students have had the opportunity to explore France for the past week, visiting breathtaking sights all across Paris. Below are a few highlights of their trip:

They experienced the *Hôtel des Invalides* and the Tomb of Napoléon Bonaparte. They learned not only about France’s ancient history, but also the world’s more recent history by visiting the Two World Wars Museum.

[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo2741-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo2741-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo274-2/)[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo2751-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo2751-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo275-2/)During one of their Paris excursions, the students visited the gorgeous Paris Opera House, where they were amazed by the huge staircase, the ballroom, the beautiful auditorium with a dome painted by Marc Chagall.

![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo114-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo114-300x224-1.jpg)While at the Opera, they were lucky enough to see an exhibit on opera/ballet sets, and costumes.

[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo131-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo131-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo131/)[Paris](https://www.istp.org/frenchimmersion) is known for being a “walking city: and the group took advantage of the gorgeous weather by walking down *Rue de la Paix* towards *Place Vendôme*, then up *rue de Rivoli* along the *Jardins des Tuileries,* a beautiful garden where they enjoyed a delicious Parisian lunch. [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo134d-224x300-1.jpg?width=224&height=300&name=photo134d-224x300-1.jpg)![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo136-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo136-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo136/)Of course, what trip to Paris would be complete without a little dessert indulgence? The students stopped next to *L’Eglise de la Madeleine* in an excellent tearoom (Ladurée), where they bought delicious cakes. “Yum, French Pastries!”

[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo139-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo139-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo139/)They have admired the view on the Place de la Concorde, the palace *Bourbon*, and the *Obelisque*. They also visited the Musée de l'Orangerie, where they appreciated Monet's huge water lily canvases, as well as a collection of paintings by famous artists such as Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, and Modigliani. [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo152d-224x300-1.jpg?width=224&height=300&name=photo152d-224x300-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo152d/)The students have had lunch in a restaurant facing the *Hôtel des Invalides*, walked along the Seine towards the *Pont Alexandre III*, the *Grand Palais* and the *Petit Palais*.

On their first day of school at *La Source*, Nathalie Laiheugue, the international exchange coordinator, welcomed the students and gave them their class schedule and a tour of the school. After a busy morning in class, they had lunch in the dining hall with [INTL\* Middle School](http://www.istp.org/middleschool) Principal, Barbara Greiner. The students enjoyed their school lunch so much that they even asked Barbara to take a picture of the food! [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo1-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo1-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo1/)

[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo31-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo31-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo3-2/)![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo30-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo30-300x224-1.jpg)The lunch menu: tuna and corn salad, green beans, cooked ham, yogurts, and bananas. After lunch, the students had a long lunch recess (an hour), before going back to class.

[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo13-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo13-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo13/)[![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo29-300x224-1.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=photo29-300x224-1.jpg)](http://blogs.istp.org/blog/2012/05/10/la-source/photo29/) The children are enjoying their time at *La Source*, working and learning a lot and also making new friends at school. The students are very interested in learning about French/European history and art history in particular. Barbara Greiner said, “They are attentive when I give explanations, and ask questions. It is a pleasure to visit Paris with them.”

\*In 2020, the International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) formally changed its name to Silicon Valley International School (INTL) to better reflect its bilingual programs, location, and international values.

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