Flat Stanley and his French cousin Jean-Luc visit a shepherd's hut in Provence. The hut is called a "borie" and is made entirely of stones--no cement.

Flat Stanley in the Louvre again checking out tiny mummy dolls.

In Paris, Flat Stanley visits the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world. He's looking for his mummy.

Flat Stanley visits the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built by the Romans 2000 years ago to carry water. The aqueduct went around and through mountains and over rivers and valleys for over 50 miles. It was made of stones--no cement. The water flowed across the very top of the Pont du Gard.

Flat Stanley under a gargoyle in a graveyard in Arles.

Flat Stanley visits the Roman arena in Arles, where gladiators fought 2000 years ago and today people go to watch bull fights.

Flat Stanley visits the ruins of a Roman theater in Arles (in Provence in the south of France). The theater was built about 2000 years ago.

Flat Stanley is about to board the super fast train called the "TGV." It goes almost 200 miles an hour, so it shouldn't take long to get to Provence in the south of France.

Flat Stanley in the Paris railroad station, the Gare de Lyon.

Flat Stanley's Paris Passport

Participant's Name: Dave and Carolyn Lougee

What relationship do you have to a student in our class? We are Sam's maternal grandparents.

Area Flat Stanley is visiting: France

Please describe where you are located, so if it is one of the smaller towns we can get a general idea where to look: We took Flat Stanley to Paris, the capital of France, and then to Provence in the South of the country.

How would you describe your city? Paris is a world-famous city and a very beautiful one. The river Seine runs right through the middle of the city, and it is very enjoyable to walk along the river. The city has many beautiful buildings, a few are even 800 years old but most are up to 400 years old and some are brand-new.

What is the weather like? The weather is sometimes cold and rainy in the autumn, but during Flat Stanley's visit it was bright and sunny and warm. In the winter it will be very cold but with little snow. In the summer it will be very hot.

What places would you recommend seeing here and why? Is this area known for any famous event or people? Many famous monuments are located in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre palace, Notre-Dame cathedral. Flat Stanley visited all of these. Among the famous people who lived here are Napoleon, The Sun King, and Ernest Hemingway.

Flat Stanley Visits Paris

Flat Stanley is visiting Paris. He loves all the cool bikes in Paris.


While riding around he bumped into a statue of Joan of Arc. She is a national heroine of France and one tough cookie.

Next he found some more modern art. This cool sculpture is by Niki De Saint Phalle.