La Provence, c'est Magnifique

15-Day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion in France

15-Day Program | There is so much to see along the Côte D’Azur! Visit medieval cities, museums, and more! A unique French language immersion experience begins for your student group upon your arrival in Paris. Start with a beautiful Seine river cruise, then, the TGV will whisk you to Aix-en-Provence or Toulon to enjoy la vie provençale en famille. Students meet their host family where their French language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this in-depth language immersion experience in France. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the French lifestyle. Discover the countryside that inspired Van Gogh and Monet. Students find themselves dancing sur le pont d’Avignon before taking a bus to Nîmes for more fun sights. Dates listed are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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15 Day Immersion Program

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Day 1 | Departure

En route to France Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Paris

Arrive and enjoy a bus tour of the “City of Lights” before your excursion to the Château de Versailles. Enjoy a walking tour of the Jardin des Tuileries, continuing to the Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysées. Climb the Arc de Triomphe. Meals Included: None

Day 3 | Paris

Kick off the day by exploring the incredible Musée d’Orsay, filled with breathtaking art, or stroll through the peaceful gardens and sculptures of the Musée Rodin. Head over to Les Invalides for a glimpse into France’s rich history. Next, dive into the mysterious Catacombes for an underground experience like no other. Wrap up the day with a welcome dinner, enjoying delicious French food as you take in the lively Parisian vibe at dusk. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 | Paris

Experience the quaint Montmartre district. Visit the Basilique du Sacré Coeur and celebrate French artistry at the Place du Tertre. In the afternoon you can shop near the Opéra Garnier or visit the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Take in the city by night during your Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Paris

Take the métro to the Quartier St. Michel and lunch on your own in the Quartier Latin. Afternoon visits to l’île de la Cité, Cathédrale de Notre- Dame, la Sainte Chapelle and La Conciergerie. Walking tour of l’île Saint-Louis, l’Hôtel de Ville, le Centre Pompidou and Les Halles. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | En Route to Family Stay

Take the TGV to the South of France and watch the beauty of the French Riviera unfold en route to your family stay in Toulon or Aix-en-Provence. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 7 - 11 | Family Stay

Immerse yourself in the French culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 | Nîmes

Journey to Avignon and visit Le Palais des Papes before sampling la cuisine Provençale. After lunch, visit the Pont du Gard and finish in the Roman city of Nîmes, with its famous arènes. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13 | Nice

In the capital of the Côte d’Azur, visit the Promenade des Anglais and la Vieille Ville with its maze of narrow pedestrian streets. Sample pissaladière, socca or pain bagnat. Enjoy an Xperitas farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 | Nice

Travel to medieval Èze. Visit a local parfumerie and have fun experimenting with different scents. Continue to Monaco. See the Musée Océanographique and the changing of the guards at the Palais du Prince. Ride the public elevator to the Jardin Exotique or view the Prince of Monaco's private classic car collection. Overnight in Nice. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 15 | Return

Transfer to airport and return to the U.S. with lifelong memories! Meals Included: Breakfast

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Pricing

$3669 per student

plus cost of international flights*

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Contact Xperitas for an air estimate based on your preferred travel dates and departure city. Start planning your 2027 program today!

*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

Entrance fee allowance of $80 per student

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 , Pont du Gard , Guided tour of a perfume factory & historical museum , 3 Full-day bus excursions , Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance: , Versailles , Arc de Triomphe , Musée d'Orsay , Musée Rodin , Les Invalides , Catacombes de Paris , Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris , Sainte-Chapelle , Conciergerie , Centre Pompidou , Palais des Papes , Musée Océanographique de Monaco , Jardin Exotique de Monaco

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.