Hello! My name is Francesca Maisano. I am a rising junior Historic Preservation major at UMW. I love old churches and all cheeses. I eat far too much chocolate for my own good!

These are some of the things I’m looking forward to in Paris (as well as architecture in general, of course, but that doesn’t fit with the alliteration). This blog will have any my experiences with churches, chocolate, and cheese on this trip!

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My First Mass in France

On Sunday, July 7th, I went to my first ever Mass in France! It was at Saint-Séverin, at noon (I first talked about this church in my July 4th blog post). I convinced Emily to join me for this Mass (buddy system!). Here are my thoughts about the Mass:...
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What Church Is This?

Wednesday, July 3rd to Friday, July 5th had less churches, chocolate, and cheese, so I’ve grouped these days together into one blog! P.S. If I see anything at Churches, Chocolate, and Cheese at Versailles (i.e. if I’m able to see the chapel at Versailles), I’ll put it here! I...
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A Churchy and Cheesy First Two Days in Paris

Three of the things I was excited to experience in Paris, and three of my favorite in general, are churches, chocolate, and cheese. Over the course of this trip, I’ll be posting blog posts of these things and anything interesting about them!   I landed Monday morning (July 1st)...
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