Xperitas - Outline Itinerary

La Provence, c'est Magnifique

15-Day Program | There is so much to see along the Côte D’Azur! Visit medieval cities, museums, and more! A unique French language immersion experience begins for your student group upon your arrival in Paris. Start with a beautiful Seine river cruise, then, the TGV will whisk you to Aix-en-Provence or Toulon to enjoy la vie provençale en famille. Students meet their host family where their French language skills learned in the classroom come to life 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. Discover the countryside that inspired Van Gogh and Monet. Students find themselves dancing sur le pont d’Avignon before taking a bus to Nîmes for more fun sights.

Dates listed are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Program Overview

15 Days
Teacher Led
Family Stay: Xperitas Family Stay
From $4,269.00 pp from

Features

Round-trip airfare
Overnight accommodations per itinerary
In-country transportation per itinerary
Insurance
24/7 emergency support while abroad

Program Itinerary

Day 1 Departure
	En route to France
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 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.
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 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.
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: 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.
	Included meals: Breakfast

Day 15 Return
	Transfer to airport and return to the U.S. with lifelong memories!
	Included meals: Breakfast

The Family Stay Experience®

We believe that spending time with a family, speaking their language and participating in their customs is the best and most authentic way to experience another culture. It’s also what makes our programs different from any other travel experience. After 50 years of arranging family stays, we’re no longer surprised when our participants say that spending time with a family was the best part of their experience!

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