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Musee d'Orsay clock © Ashoke Banerjee FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMS • Homestay at your certified private tutor’s residence • Learn French & discover culture in the most beautiful places in France Place de la Concorde houses a huge collection of magnificent masterpieces of French art and the view from the giant clock window is fabulous. Across the river, the formal 28-hectare Jardin des Tuileries filled with fountains, ponds and sculptures is a great place to sit and relax before tackling the Louvre, the world’s biggest museum which makes navigating it a fine art in itself. (The Good Life France podcast: the history of the Louvre and how to visit). Give your feet a rest and take a boat cruise to see the sites from a Bateaux Mouches. The Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre is a must-see. The Basilica is the second highest point in the city (after the Eiffel Tower) with impressive panoramic views over Paris, whilst its ceiling is decorated with the biggest mosaic in France. The nearby Place du Tertre is a perfect place soak up the atmosphere of Paris. If you dislike stairs be wary of the Abbesses metro stop which is recommended for visiting Montmartre and Sacré Coeur, but at 36 metres underground, it’s the deepest in Paris. If you’re elderly, lazy or exhausted, opt for Anvers (Metro line 2), which is kinder on the legs and a great approach to Sacré Coeur. PLUS ONLINE LESSONS Tailor-made courses, guided conversations, French life slimmersion-france.com 4* family-owned hotel and restaurant Exceptional service & stylish rooms, suites and cottages plus pool & gorgeous gardens A truly unique & authentic Provence experience in a stunning location Les Baux de Provence Benvengudo.com 54 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 55