Photo Gallery: Scholars' trip to France





Monday, March 24: Paris (Day 1)








Tuesday, March 25: Paris (Day 2)






Wednesday, March 26: Paris (Day 3)







Thursday, March 27: Strasbourg

Friday, March 28: Dijon







Saturday, March 29: Lyon







Sunday, March 30: Annecy





Monday, March 24: Paris (Day 1)








Tuesday, March 25: Paris (Day 2)






Wednesday, March 26: Paris (Day 3)







Thursday, March 27: Strasbourg

Friday, March 28: Dijon







Saturday, March 29: Lyon







Sunday, March 30: Annecy
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