My son had a fantastic time. He wanted to go back before he was even home. The Family Stay Experience was great for him. Hiking, youth group, family birthday party, relaxing at the family home, hanging out with his host brother’s friends and checking out the city. He really enjoyed the complete package of this trip!
Experience Two French-Speaking Countries in One Journey
Discover Brussels and Paris on this 14-day teacher-led French immersion program in Belgium and France. Explore Brussels’ Grand-Place and European institutions before traveling to Paris to visit the Louvre, discover its neighborhoods, and enjoy a Seine River cruise.
During a six-night Xperitas Family Stay Experience® in France, students practice French through shared meals, conversations, and everyday activities with their host family. Return to Paris for a final evening before traveling home.
Why Choose This Experience
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Program Details
Price
- $3,699 per student PLUS cost of international flights*
- Ask about pricing to add a travel coordinator to your program.
- For every six students the cost of one leader is included in the price.
- For every enrolled student on your program, there is a $50 leader stipend to help leaders offset expenses while abroad.
- Students can save $200 with Our Early Bird Discount!
*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027.
Duration
14 days
Included
- Round-trip airfare (plus airline fuel surcharges at time of booking)
- In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as applicable)
- All overnight accommodations
- Insurance for accidents, illness, and medical trip cancellation
- International phone allowance ($10/day for one leader)
- 24/7 Xperitas emergency support
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary
- Entrance fee allowance of $75 per student
- Public transportation allowance of $30 per student
- Tipping allowance of $10 per student
Not Included
- Airfare variances due to contract changes or group size
- Costs from late or missed flights
- Passport, visa (including ETIAS), or documentation fees
- Transportation to/from departure city
- Meals not listed on the itinerary
- Spending money and gifts
- Advanced seat assignment fees
- Small-group supplement (fewer than 24 students)
- Tips exceeding the included tipping allowance
Activities
Included activities
- Admission to the Louvre Museum
- Seine River cruise
- One cultural activity selected for the group: Atelier des Lumières, Montparnasse Tower, or a tarte flambée cooking workshop
- Six-night Xperitas Family Stay Experience® in France
Teacher-led sightseeing
- Brussels’ Grand-Place and Manneken Pis
- Parc du Cinquantenaire
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
- Champs-Élysées and Paris neighborhood exploration
Suggested visits using the entrance fee allowance
- Palace of Versailles
- Sainte-Chapelle
- A Brussels art museum selected by the teacher
- European Parliament
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
Suggested visits may be paid for using the $75 entrance fee allowance per student. The allowance may not cover every suggested visit. Visits are subject to availability and reservation arrangements.
Add-on Travel Coordinator
The role of the Travel Coordinator is as follows:
- Supports the group getting to and from activities and sites
- Manages logistics (transportation, schedule, tickets)
- Serves as the primary on‑the‑ground support and problem‑solver
- May provide cultural context but is not a certified academic guide
- Supported by local guides at specific sites
Contact us for pricing to add on a Travel Coordinator
What You’ll See & Do

Day 1 | Departure
Depart for Brussels and begin your European language immersion.
Meals Included: As provided by the airline
Day 2 | Brussels
Arrive in Brussels and explore the Grand-Place and Manneken Pis with your teacher. Enjoy time to purchase a Belgian waffle before gathering for an Xperitas welcome dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 | Brussels
Visit the European Parliament, subject to availability and advance reservation, to learn about the European Union. Explore Parc du Cinquantenaire with your teacher, with the option to visit a Brussels art museum using your entrance fee allowance.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 | Paris
Travel by train to Paris and begin exploring with a visit to the Louvre. Later, stroll along the Champs-Élysées and enjoy free time to experience the city’s café culture.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 | Paris
Explore Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, and Place du Tertre with your teacher. Take part in the cultural activity selected for your group: a visit to Atelier des Lumières, admission to Montparnasse Tower, or a tarte flambée cooking workshop.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 | Paris
Enjoy a day of teacher-led sightseeing in Paris. Explore Île de la Cité and consider visits to Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, or take an excursion to the Palace of Versailles. Your teacher will plan the day based on the group’s interests, reservation availability, and entrance fee allowance.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 | Family Stay
Travel by train to your family stay community in France and meet your host family. Begin practicing French as you share dinner and settle into daily life together.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Days 8–12 | Family Stay
Experience everyday life with your host family while developing language skills through genuine conversations, shared meals, and daily routines.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 | Paris
Return to Paris by train for time to explore with your teacher, shop, or revisit a favorite neighborhood. Gather for a farewell dinner and enjoy a Seine River cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 | Return
Transfer to the airport for your journey home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important Details
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students. If the minimum is not met and your group cannot be combined, a small-group supplement will apply. Final pricing is determined by confirmed dates, air arrangements, family stay communities, program components, group size, and number of leaders at final billing.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.
The order of itinerary items may change due to unforeseen circumstances prior to or during the program.
See What Teachers Say About Xperitas
He would not have taken French for four years if this trip wasn’t planned. And now he is taking a fifth year of French. My son has always been a saver. But having to save and earn money to pay for the majority of this trip was a life-long lesson. He is hoping to visit France and other countries in the future.
For any students who are unsure about pursuing an immersion program, I can only recommend giving it a try. My trip to France with Xperitas brought a new dimension to a language and culture I hadn’t experienced firsthand. Exploring new places and cultures abroad has given me some of my best memories and best friends, and has certainly played a role in shaping my goals for the future.





