Day |
Planned Events |
| Day 1 |
Depart from USA. |
| Day 2-7 |
Family Stay - This was by far the best part of the trip. I loved being a part of a real family rather than just a tourist. I wish it could have lasted forever!!
-–J.M. Steven’s Point Area H.S., WI
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| Day 8 |
Avignon - Travel by TGV to Avignon. Afternoon to tour the Palais des Papes and dance on the famous Pont St Bénézet.
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| Day 9 |
Provence - Explore the Roman ruins of Provence: the Pont du Gard, the amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée of Nîmes. Spend the afternoon in the wildlife refuge of the Camague and the evening in Les-Baux-de-Provence.
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| Day 10 |
Nice - Visit a “Fabrique de Santons” in Aix-en-Provence before going to the Côte d’Azur in time for a late afternoon swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Stroll along the famed Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes.
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| Day 11 |
Nice - Discover the resort city of Nice, its old quarter and the Promenade des Anglais. See the Chagall Memorial and the Matisse Museum in Nice.
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| Day 12 |
Côte d’Azur - Tour the inland villages: St Paul de Vence and Eze where you will visit a perfume factory before a scenic drive to Monaco on the Moyenne Corniche. Admire Monte Carlo’s skyscrapers, the Grand Casino and the Palais du Prince. Night train to Paris.
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| Day 13 |
Paris - Early morning arrival in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Day of visits in the French capital organized by your teachers. Possibilities include: the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, Jardin des Tuileries and Beaubourg. Evening boat ride to see the “City of Light” from the Seine.
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| Day 14 |
Paris - Enjoy the Place du Tertre in Montmartre and a final afternoon to finish your shopping in Paris. Early Sign-up students enjoy a dinner at "Altitude 95" on the first level of the Eiffel Tower.
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| Day 15 |
Au Revoir! - Return flight to USA. |
