Rencontres du Nord au Sud

12-Day Teacher-Led Language Immersion Program in France

Starting from $4354.00

Explore France from top to bottom! Start your program in the City of Lights and explore it all, from the Louvre to Notre Dame. Practice your language skills while being immersed in the bustling capital city, then enjoy a few days of la vie en famille and learn what French life is really like. Spend your two final days in the stunning Côte d’Azur southern region before heading home. All travel dates 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

Day 1 | Departure

En Route to Paris Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Paris

Bienvenue en France! Revel in the enchanting “City of Lights” while you stroll down the Champs-Elysées, enjoy the priceless treasures of the Louvre, visit the awesome Sacré-Cœur atop Montmartre and enjoy a stunning view of the city below. In the evening, enjoy a group welcome dinner. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Paris

Start your day with a métro ride to the lively Place St. Michel, where the streets are filled with the charm of Parisian life. Wander through the historic Latin Quarter and choose a cozy café or bustling bistro for a delicious lunch on your own. In the afternoon, explore the storied Île de la Cité, the heart of Paris where the city was born. Dive into the captivating history of this island as you stroll along its picturesque streets and admire the timeless architecture. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | Paris

Visit the Musée d’Orsay and take in its wide collection of impressionist art. Descend into the depths of the city and see eerie ossuary of Les Catacombes de Paris, which houses the skeletal remains of more than six million of Paris’ early inhabitants. 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 train journey to your family stay destination, which could be the vibrant city of Lyon, the historical charm of Vienne, the serene town of Nantua, the picturesque Mâcon, or the coastal beauty of Toulon. Begin your immersive five-night stay with a warm welcome from your host family, where you'll experience the authentic rhythm of French life and build lasting connections. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 6 - 9 | Family Stay

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

Day 10 | Nice

Say au revoir to your host family and head to Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur. Unwind and get acquainted with Nice, one of the crown jewels of the Côte d’Azur. Stroll through the Place Rossetti, the heart of this city or visit the Promenade des Anglais and la Vielle Ville with its maze of narrow pedestrian streets and vividly colored buildings. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11 | Nice

Take the train a mere 20 minutes down the coast and visit the small principality of Monaco for the day. See the changing of the guards at the Palais du Prince and walk through the narrow streets of Vieux Monaco, overlooking the beautiful harbors. Return to Nice to enjoy a group farewell dinner on final evening in France. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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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 ,

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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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.