Family Stay Experience®
Belgium & France in One Journey
Language Through Daily Life

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

Compare daily life and culture across Belgium and France
Build French language confidence through the Xperitas Family Stay Experience®
Discover Brussels’ Grand-Place, visit the Louvre, and enjoy a Seine River cruise in Paris
Experience Paris beyond the guidebooks while exploring neighborhoods, cafés, and local traditions
Balance iconic sightseeing with authentic cultural immersion
Receive support from Xperitas staff and local partners, with 24/7 emergency assistance throughout your program

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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.

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