La Vie en Normandie

15-Day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion in France

Starting from $4424.00

15-Day Program | Your student group French language immersion begins in Paris! You’ll master the métro, visiting the Musée du Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay, l’Arc de Triomphe and Sacré-Coeur. Then travel north to Normandy to the historic D-Day Beaches and Bayeaux. Après, vos élèves disent “bonjour” à leurs familles françaises. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the everyday French lifestyle. French language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience. Make lifelong memories with this authentic approach to cultural exchange and language learning. A visit to Versailles provides a fantastic finish. Dates listed are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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15 Day Immersion Program

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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
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

Day 1 | Departure

Enfin! Your flight will take you and your friends to exciting Paris, "City of Lights.” Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Paris

After your hotel check-in, explore the quartier and practice your French with waiters and shopkeepers. Learn how to use the métro as you set out to explore this great city! Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Paris

Spend the morning wandering through the iconic Musée du Louvre, home to world-renowned art, and enjoy a leisurely lunch on your own at a charming sidewalk café. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the masterpieces at the Musée d'Orsay or take a scenic walk along the Seine. Don’t miss the grandeur of the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a stroll down the world-famous Champs-Élysées. End your day with a cozy dinner on you own at a traditional crêperie. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | 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! Take in the city by night during your Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Blois

Discover the Loire Valley and the beautiful châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | Bayeux

See the Normandy Beaches and relive World War II history by visiting the Musée du Débarquement in Arromanches. In the afternoon, view the Bayeux tapestry. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 | Saint-Malo

Explore this magnificent walled port city and later climb the narrow winding streets to discover l’Abbaye de Mont St. Michel. Be sure to sample some galettes, a specialty of the region. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 | Family Stay

This is the day you've been waiting for! You will finally meet your famille française. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 9 - 13 | 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 14 | Paris

Say “Au revoir” to your new family and head back to Paris for one last day. After visiting the immense Palace of Versailles, spend one final afternoon shopping or just enjoying your surroundings. Enjoy an Xperitas farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15 | 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

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Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges)

In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as applicable)

All overnight accommodations

Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only

International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country

Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included

Local Family Stay Coordinator on call during family stay

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Entrance fee allowance of $80 per student

Public transit allowance of $20 per student

Activities Included: 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 ,

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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$xxxx.xx / per student

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

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

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

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.