Nikolasz and Hajni were excitedly looking forward to their trip to Paris. They had never travelled by plane before, so the flight itself was already an exciting experience for them.

During our walks, we visited many landmarks, famous buildings, and popular city districts. Because of the limited time, however, we were only able to spend longer at the Eiffel Tower, and we also had the chance to explore the inside of Notre-Dame Cathedral in more detail.

From the very top of the Eiffel Tower, a breathtaking view welcomed us. The cold, not quite spring-like wind cleared the air above the city, and we could have spent hours gazing at the grey rooftops, the famous buildings rising above them, the vast green parks, the Seine cutting through the city with boats moving along it, and the cars speeding along the avenues, which looked more like toy cars from that height. It felt as though we were looking at a huge model city in all its tiny details.

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We were also able to admire Notre-Dame Cathedral from the inside after its many years of closure due to restoration works. Awe-inspiring heights, arches, rose windows, frescoes, and statues made the sight almost impossible to take in fully. We hope the flowing crowd disturbed the religious ceremony taking place at the time only minimally. Perhaps the locals have already made peace with the endless stream of tourists.

During our city walks, we tried to pass by the main landmarks and attractions, including the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre, Pigalle, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden, and the imposing Louvre building with its pyramids.

Next to the Bastille monument, we were also able to get a taste of the lively atmosphere of a weekend market, with a selection of goods very different from what we are used to, a unique ambiance and scenery, and colorful, loud, yet direct and friendly vendors everywhere we turned.

Despite the tiring walks, Nikolasz and Hajni gathered wonderful experiences, were able to experience the vibrant character of Paris, and will keep unforgettable memories in their hearts.

We would like to thank our supporters, OTP Bank Nyrt., Corinthia Budapest, GAL SynergyTech Zrt., Balance Kft., Vígszínház, IBIS Styles Budapest Airport and our private donors, whose help allowed us to provide more seriously ill children with lifelong experiences.