Paris, je t'aime!

12-day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion Program in France

Starting from $3924.00

12 Day Program | Have you always wished that our 10-day Bonjour Paris itinerary were a bit longer? This 12-day program includes one extra night in Paris and one extra night in the family stay community. A unique French language immersion experience begins for your student group upon your arrival in Paris! What could be more thrilling than the City of Lights? Explore it all, from the Louvre to Notre Dame, practicing your language skills while being immersed in the French culture. Then enjoy a few days of la vie en famille and learn what French life is really like in this in-depth language immersion experience in France. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the French lifestyle. Finally, spend one last day in Paris before you bid au revoir to France. (Dates listed are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.)

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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12 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
Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Girl playing ball at the Arc de Triomphe

Day 1 | Departure

En route to Paris. Meals Included: None

Days 2 - 4 | Paris

Revel in the enchanting “City of Lights” while you stroll down the Champs-Elysées. Enjoy the priceless treasures of the Louvre, visit the awesome Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, and so much more! Take in the city by night during your Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | En route to Family Stay

Embark on an exciting adventure as you travel by train to your family stay community, where you’ll immerse yourself in local culture for the next six nights! Enjoy a scenic ride through picturesque landscapes, offering glimpses of charming villages and stunning countryside. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your host family, ready to share their traditions and hospitality. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 6 - 10 | Family Stay

Put your language skills to work while experiencing everyday life with a French family! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 | Paris

Spend your final day soaking in the magic of Paris! Immerse yourself in the city's iconic sights. Stroll through the charming Montmartre district, where artists and history collide. End your day with a delightful farewell dinner, celebrating the unforgettable memories made with your travel companions. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 | Return

Transfer to the airport, depart for the United States. 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 $65 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 , Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance: , Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris ,

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 10 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 10 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.