Today was truly a day to remember in Paris! As a class, we went to the Palace of Versailles right outside of the city of Paris to learn more about France, and specifically during the reign of various French monarchs from the 1600-1700s. Throughout our tour of the palace, it was so fascinating to see and learn about all the different rooms of the palace, what they were each used for, and how they have been preserved for so many centuries. One thing I found interesting was that there were not many hallways to get from room to room. Each door led you to straight another room, and so on and so on. Another thing we learned on our tour was that the famous Hall of Mirrors was originally a terrace. However, in order to have light reflect from the outside and the terrace, mirrors were added. And so, the Hall of Mirrors was made, becoming one of the most famous sites in all of Paris.
As a social studies concentration, learning about the history of France and seeing artifacts in real life adds such a new perspective to my learning. For example, the Hall of Mirrors is not only a beautiful attraction, but also where one of the most influential historical events, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This shaped the history of not only Europe, but the world post World War I, and ultimately paved the way to World War II. Having the opportunity to visit Versailles and the room where the treaty was negotiated and signed was such a surreal moment and something I will never forget! Paris is rich in its history, with so much detail and storytelling layered into the city’s streets. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to study in Paris, and I look forward to sharing my findings with my future students in the classroom!
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