Belle Belgique et Douce France
Includes Family Stay Experience®
14 Day Immersion Program
Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing
Dedicated Planning Assistance
Why You’ll Love This Trip
- 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
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
Price Includes
Price Excludes
- Airline baggage fees
- Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
- 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)
Pricing Calculator
Spring Payment Schedule
Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.
Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 1, 2025 will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.
Payment Schedule
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Spring Programs: March and April, 2026 |
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June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2025 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
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November 1, 2025 |
$1000 |
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December 1, 2025 |
$1000 |
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January 15, 2026 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
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Spring Programs: March and April, 2026 |
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Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
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Cancellations received through October 1, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee* |
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October 2 - November 14, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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November 15, 2025 or later |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date) |
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30 days prior to departure |
No refund possible |
*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.
Summer Payment Schedule
Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.
Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 15, 2025 will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.
Payment Schedule
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Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026 |
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June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2025 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
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November 15, 2025 |
$1250 |
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January 15, 2026 |
$1250 |
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March 15, 2026 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
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Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026 |
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Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
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Cancellations received through October 15, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS $100 adminitrative fee* |
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October 16 – November 30, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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December 1, 2025 or later |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date) |
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30 days prior to departure |
No refund possible |
*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.
Enrollment Information
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.
- 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