30 days in Paris {4/4}

It's our last day in the city of love and lights. The weather has been turning to fall; leaves rustle on the ground as the wind blows outside our flat. My mind is at rest, content with an adventurous month and ready for what is ahead back in sea-side St Andrews. We board the train to Leuchars tomorrow, and the vast green that awaits my eyes will be a welcome change from the sights of the city. Rachel and I enjoyed one more pain au chocolate this morning, and I'm tackling a day of laundry and packing. This experience has truly been incredibly unique. We got paid to live in Paris for a month. So, as one last tribute to this place, here's the last of the photos from behind the lens of my Canon Rebel.

Champs Elysees
This 1.8 mile street is one of the most famous in Paris. It begins at the Place de la Concorde and ends at the Arc de Triomphe. We walked it twice, and enjoyed beautiful view of the sunset.

Arc de Triomphe
This arch stands in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle and honours French soldiers who have fought and died. Underneath the arch is The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from WWI. It's centred in a massive roundabout and the views are amazing.

Catholic University of Paris
This is where Garrick has spent every morning since we've arrived. It's a beautiful campus in the Latin Quarter near the Luxembourg Gardens. He tested into the Elementary 3 level and will get his certificate tomorrow!

Luxembourg Gardens
Easily one of our favourite places to relax in the city. Everywhere you look, gorgeous green grass and well manicured flowers are in view. Just think, this used to be a private garden reserved for royalty! After class, Garrick and I devoured baguettes and worked on our tans (sunburns).

We've been delighted to meet other PhD students and their families from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh. The graduate life can feel unique at times, and it's great to meet other people on similar adventures. Trips are already in the works to keep in touch! That's all from the Allens in Paris. St Andrews, here we come!