THERES’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE PARIS IN THE FALL
A photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower as part of a day long bus tour.
Traveling abroad is something a great many of us dream of doing but very few actually get the opportunity to do so. The Clients of BARC are no different – dreaming of trips to far off places to see all the world has to offer. Through the BARC Client Self-Advocacy department, periodic trips are planned for Clients interested in expanding their knowledge of the world though travel. Clients of BARC are asked for their input on places they would like to visit to increase their understanding of the world and events.
On November 9th, thirteen BARC Clients along with five chaperones ‘crossed the pond’ to experience Paris, France for a weeklong trip. The excitement in the weeks leading up to the group’s departure was palpable all over the campus as the Clients of BARC learned the many details of international travel.
Landing in Paris on the morning of November 10th after the 14 hour flight, our group checked in to their hotel in the Opera District of Paris and struck out to explore the city. For the next six days they took in all the sights including stops at the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Coeur, the Louvre, Notre Dame and, of course, Disneyland Paris, and learned of the rich history and political perspectives of this city, country and its citizens.
One of the many highlights was a trip to the city of Versailles via private coach. The tour included stops at the quarters of the king and queen at the palace and visits to the Gardens of Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. A contemporary Japanese art exhibit was on display at the palace on the day of our group’s visit as well.
As you can imagine, the trip was pronounced a resounding success by the attendees, all of whom are eager to plan a future trip to another exciting destination and learning experience.
