La Provence, c'est Magnifique
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
- 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
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
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)
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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
Spring Programs: March and April, 2026 |
|
June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2025 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
November 1, 2025 |
$1000 |
December 1, 2025 |
$1000 |
January 15, 2026 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
Spring Programs: March and April, 2026 |
|
Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
Cancellations received through October 1, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee* |
October 2 - November 14, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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) |
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
Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026 |
|
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2025 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
November 15, 2025 |
$1250 |
January 15, 2026 |
$1250 |
March 15, 2026 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026 |
|
Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
Cancellations received through October 15, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS $100 adminitrative fee* |
October 16 – November 30, 2025 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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) |
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
- 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
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- 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
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- 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
- Entrance to Pont du Gard
- 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
- 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
- 3 full-day bus excursions
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Musée d'Orsay
- Arc de Triomphe
- Crêperie dinner
- Châteaux de Chambord et Châteaux de Chenonceau
- 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
- 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
- Musée du Louvre
- Flamenco Show
- La Sagrada Familia
- Park Güell
- Museu Picasso
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Telefèric de Montjuïc
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Mila
- Entrance to Tour Eiffel
- Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise
- Entrance to Musée du Louvre
- 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
- Castle tour
- Guided bike tour Munich
- Entrance to Nymphenburg Palace
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Olympic Park Tower
- Deutsches Museum
- BMW Museum