Xperitas - Outline Itinerary
Rencontres du Nord au Sud 4/18/2027-4/29/2027
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Rencontres du Nord au Sud

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.

Program Overview

12 Days
Teacher Led
Family Stay:
From $3,999.00 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 Paris
Included meals: 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.
Included meals: 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.
Included meals: 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.
Included meals: 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.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - 9 Family Stay
Put your language skills to work while experiencing everyday life with a French family!
Included meals: 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.
Included meals: 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.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12
Included meals: None

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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