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Activities & Excursions - France

Designed to Make your Study Abroad Experience as Exciting, Fun & Culturally Enriching as Possible!

Watch fireworks in France on Bastille Day

One of the most important aspects of your trip to France is the program of activities & excursions we have put together to help you get the most from your experience.

We have thought long and hard about the kinds of activities & excursions our students enjoy, and we constantly update and refine this feature of the trip in order to bring you the best of each country.

Our goal is to offer you the opportunity to visit many of the famous sights, both during touring portions & day excursions, but at the same time to introduce you to the country’s history, traditions & culture. Our “hands-on” approach to activities allows you to sample many things not usually available to the typical tourist.

We want you to truly live the language and culture - not to mention have the time of your life!

France Excursions

Each of our France trips includes a selection of fantastic fun and cultural excursions. Here are a few…

Saint-Tropez
Students visit beautiful Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera

Home to the rich and famous, as well as to the most glamorous beaches on the Riviera, Saint-Tropez is a place you won’t forget. The Mediterranean's fashion and movie star capital, Saint-Tropez is a luxurious contrast between old and new Europe. Explore the old medieval town and then walk down to the marina to be wowed by some of the largest and most expensive yachts in the world. Relax at one of Saint-Tropez’s quaint terrace cafés and watch expensive sports cars cruise by. Golden sand, blue skies, lots of sun and enticing shopping opportunities make for a fun day in the south of France.

Annecy
Explore the fun canals of Annecy, France

Quaint Annecy is a photogenic village on dazzling Lake of Annecy in the Haute Savoie. With its numerous canals, Annecy invokes images of Venice. Part of the magic of the city is its many architecturally unusual covered passageways and old streets, including the Rue Royale, with its shops, gardens and fountains. Go by the Château d'Annecy, home of the Counts of Geneva, overlooking the pedestrian streets of the Old Town. Venture over to the 12th-century Palais de l'Isle, the symbol of the town and among the most photographed monuments in all of France. To cool off, take a dip in Lake Annecy!

Nice
Relax on the famous beaches of the French Riviera

Perched on the Côte d'Azur, Nice is France’s largest economic and tourist center outside of Paris. The historical capital city of the County of Nice, this bustling city is home to a major port, museums, palaces, 17th-century cathedrals, and lively squares full of Italian architecture. Enjoy the Train Touristique de Nice sightseeing tour and walk along the historic Promenade des Anglais on the Mediterranean. Visit the Matisse or Chagall Museum and the Fragonard perfume factory. Spend a relaxing day soaking in the exotic atmosphere on the sandy beaches in and around Nice.

Paris
Cruise the Seine River and see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Ride down the Seine River in a Bateau Mouche. See the Mona Lisa and other famous works of art at the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. Visit the Champs Élysées, gaze up at the Arc de Triomphe, and ascend to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Experience the youthful, creative Latin Quarter with its cafés, bookstores and bohemian atmosphere. Walk up to the city’s highest point, Montmartre, where famous painters such as Monet and Van Gogh had studios, and stop in at the pristine, white-domed Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Marvel at the city below you with its many distinguishable landmarks.

Carcassonne
Students in the walled Middle Age town of Carcassonne, France

Just north of the Pyrénées, this fortified town in southern France is home to a fortress that truly captivates the imagination no matter your age. The entire walled city including the Cité de Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearly demolished in the 19th century, a local campaign to preserve the fortress led to an ingenious restoration project and its protection as a national landmark. Soak up the atmosphere of one of France’s major wine growing regions as you explore this fortress.

And keep your eye out for Tour de France bikers!

 

France Activities

Our “hands-on” approach allows you to experience many adventures not available to the typical tourist.

  • Learn French cooking techniques in France
  • Students participate in an afternoon fencing class in France
  • Students learn how to play the popular French sport of Petanque
  • Kayak in France and float down one of France’s  calm and relaxing rivers.
  • Accrobranche is an fun and athletic outdoor sport in the trees.
  • Biking is a fun and refreshing excursion in France