Paris Highlights!
Bon Jour from Paris: May 9-11, 2013:
There is no place like Paris, France and no structure says that you have arrived more than the Eiffel Tower!
The Eiffel Tower!
Sarah poising near the Eiffel Tower
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Sarah with a nice gentleman from Belgium
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Sarah and Joe traveled to Paris from London on the EuroStar train with provided a clean and comfortable ride as well as a wonderful view. Once they arrived they enjoy a quaint bistro called Le Tivoli and enjoyed excellent food and service. On the walk back to the hotel Sarah and Joe took in sights from the City of Lights!
The French Countryside
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The charming Enrico, the Italian server at the bistro in France
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Galeries Lafayette
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The following morning Sarah and Joe set out for a day of adventure that started out with a photo of the Paris Opera, which was built in 1669 and founded by Louis XIV. After visiting the incredible Eiffel Tower (see pictures at top of page), Sarah and Joe traveled to the Champs Elysee where they enjoyed shopping, dining, the automobile dealers, and the Arc de Triomphe!
A gorgeous car at the Champs Elysee
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The Arc de Triomphe
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A classic Mercedes photo
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The Automobile Club de France; May 10, 2013:
Sarah's Harvard Business School classmate Paschal Pluchard and his lovely wife Dominique hosted an event in Sarah's honor at the exclusive Automobile Club de France located on Place de la Concorde. Upon arrival, the Pluchards showed Sarah and Joe around the club including the terrace, which provides some of the most breathtaking views of Paris and many of the city's treasures.
Sarah and Joe upon arrival at the Automobile Club de France
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L-R: Shannon, Joe, Sarah and Pascal on the terrace
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The view overlooking Place de Concorde
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The view overlooking Place de Concorde
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The stunning room for dinner
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Mr. and Mrs. International enjoying a moment in Paris!
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Dinner and conversation was shared between some very special individuals.
L-R: Dominique, Mehmet, Tatiana, Pascal, Sarah, Philippe, Joseph, Shannon, Paul, Renk and Bertrand
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The gracious hosts Pascal and Dominique
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Shannon and Sarah
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Cheers to Harvard!
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Tatianna, Sarah and Philippe and a little one on the way
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Shannon and Sarah reminiscing of all they have seen over 30 years of friendship
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As the evening came to a close, it was impossible not to, once again, be mesmerized by the Eiffel Tower, which sparkles on the hour.
The Eiffel Tower, which sparkles on the hour
