Belle Belgique et Douce France

14-Day Teacher-Led Language Immersion Program in Belgium and France

You will visit two French-speaking European capitals on this 14-day trip! Start your adventure in Brussels and visit its medieval Grand Place, see its quirky comic strip murals and learn about the European Union headquarters. Skip over to Paris for the next part of the trip and master the métro, visit le Louvre or le Musée d’Orsay, l’Arc de Triomphe and Sacré- Coeur. Then, spend a day visiting the Chateau de Versailles. Après, vos élèves disent “bonjour” à leurs familles françaises. Spend one final day in Paris before heading home. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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14 Day Immersion Program

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Day 1 | Departure

Enfin! Your flight will take you and your friends to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union! Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Brussels

After your hotel check-in, explore the charming Grand Place, the central square of Brussels, surrounded by guildhalls. Nearby, visit the quirky Manneken Pis statue and savor a delicious Belgian waffle. Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 | Brussels

Take a tour of the European Parliament and learn about the European political system. Then take a walk or have a picnic lunch at the Parc Cinquantenaire, with its magnificent arch. In the afternoon, visit the Musée Magritte or the Musée des Beaux-Arts, right across from the Palais Royal. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | Paris

Start your day with a short train ride into the heart of Paris, where you’ll kick off your adventure with a visit to the world-renowned Louvre Museum. Marvel at the iconic glass pyramid and explore its vast collection of art, including the Mona Lisa and countless masterpieces. Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch at a charming sidewalk café, soaking in the lively Parisian atmosphere. In the afternoon, head to the famous Champs-Élysées. Wander down this iconic avenue, lined with shops and cafes, before finding a cozy crêperie to enjoy a delicious dinner at your leisure. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Paris

Experience Montmartre and take in a bird's eye view of Paris from the tower of the exotic Basilique du Sacré Coeur. Picnic on the steps and then head to Beaubourg and let the street performers near the Centre Pompidou entertain you! Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | Paris

Take the RER train to Versailles and spend the morning exploring Louis XIV’s magnificent castle and gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s domaine. In the afternoon, climb the towers of Notre Dame and peek inside the Sainte Chapelle. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 | En route to Family Stay

This is the day you've been waiting for! You will finally meet your famille française. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 8 - 12 | Family Stay

Many adventures await you during this coming week as you spend your days and evenings with your family. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 | Paris

Say “Au revoir” to your new family and head back to Paris for one last day. Take some time to do any final shopping or just enjoy your surroundings. Take a boat ride on the Seine River and enjoy an Xperitas farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 | Return

You’ll want to stay, but it’s time to go. Your flight from Paris will take you back to the U.S. Meals Included: Breakfast

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Pricing

$3699 per student

plus cost of international flights*

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*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027 departures.

Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges at time of booking)

In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as applicable)

All overnight accommodations

Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only

International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country

Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included

Local Family Stay Coordinator on call during family stay

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Public transit allowance of $30 per student

Tipping allowance of $10 per student

Activities Included: Group activity of your choice from the following options: tickets to the Atelier des Lumières, access to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory, or a cooking class where you'll prepare Flammekueche, a specialty from the Alsace region. , Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise , Entrance to Musée du Louvre

Price Excludes

Airline baggage fees
Variance in air cost due to changes in group contract after booking or if the group size prevents using the booked air contract
Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
Passport, visa or other document costs
Transportation to/from departure city
Any meals not indicated on itineraries
Spending money and gifts
Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 24 participants
Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)

Enrollment Information

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

All activities to be paid on-site using entrance fee allowance provided, unless listed in Program Inclusions.

The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.