La Provence, c'est magnifique
15-Day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion in France
There is so much to see along the Côte D’Azur: medieval cities, museums, and more. Start in Paris 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. Discover the countryside that inspired Van Gogh and Monet. Find yourself dancing sur le pont d’Avignon before taking a bus to Nîmes for more fun sights.
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French Immersion | La Provence, c'est magnifique
Overview
La Provence, C'est Magnifique
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En route to France.
Included Meals: None
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.
Included Meals: None
Visit the Musée d’Orsay and/or the Musée Rodin on your way to Les Invalides. Go to the Catacombes. Have a complimentary welcome dinner and climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower to view Paris at dusk! Round out the evening with a boat cruise on the Seine.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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.
Included Meals: Day 6 - Breakfast, Dinner | Days 7-11 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to airport and return to the U.S. with lifelong memories!
Included Meals: Breakfast
What Others Are Saying
Shiyuan, student
France
“My favorite part of my French trip was that I made so many new friends. After this trip, I felt we were like a big family.”
Isaac, student
France
“My favorite part of the trip was getting to experience France without being on the traditional tourist path.”
Madalynn, student
France
“All of the excursions that we did as a group were great ways to get to know people we otherwise wouldn’t hang out with.”
