Iconic Cities & Countryside
High-Speed Rail Travel
Culture, Cuisine & Art

Experience France from Paris to the Côte d’Azur

Paris, Provence, Parfait! is an 8-day educational travel experience designed for large student groups seeking cultural depth through art, cuisine, and regional exploration. The program begins with classic sightseeing in Paris, introducing students to world-famous landmarks, museums, and neighborhoods that define French history and identity.

This French immersion program emphasizes cultural learning through observation, shared experiences, and everyday interaction, both in the capital and in the South of France. High-speed rail connects regions efficiently, allowing students to experience the contrast between Paris and Mediterranean life.

As the itinerary moves south, students explore Nice and the surrounding Riviera, discovering Provençal cuisine, historic villages, and coastal culture while gaining a broader understanding of France beyond the capital.

Why Choose This Experience

Guided cultural exploration across two iconic French regions
High-speed TGV travel from Paris to the South of France
Focus on art, architecture, cuisine, and daily life
Balanced itinerary combining cities, countryside, and coast
Flexible activity options supported by entrance fee allowances
Experienced non-profit travel support throughout the program

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Program Details

Price

  • $2,999 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

8 days


Included

  • Round-trip airfare (plus airline fuel surcharges at time of booking)
  • In-country transportation (train, coach bus, and public transportation)
  • All overnight accommodations
  • Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only
  • International phone allowance ($10/day for one leader while in country)
  • 24/7 Xperitas emergency support during travel
  • Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included
  • Meals as indicated on the itinerary
  • Entrance fee allowance of $80 per student
  • Public transit 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, 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 participants)
  • Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)

Activities

Activities Included

  • Choose one group activity: tickets to the Atelier des Lumières or a cooking class where you’ll prepare Flammekueche.
  • Tickets to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise
  • Entrance to Musée du Louvre
  • Walking tour of Nice Vieille Ville
  • Cooking class in Nice
  • Guided tour of a perfume factory & historical museum
  • Full-day bus excursion (to/from parfumerie visit and Monaco)

Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:

  • Musée d’Orsay
  • Versailles
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Musée national Marc Chagall
  • Musée Océanographique de Monaco
  • Jardin Exotique de Monaco

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

What You’ll See & Do

Day 1 | Departure
En route to France
Meals Included: None


Day 2 | Paris
Bienvenue à Paris! Explore historic neighborhoods and stroll through Montmartre to Sacré-Cœur. Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner


Day 3 | Paris
Walk the Champs-Élysées, visit the Musée du Louvre, and see Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. End the day with a Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast


Day 4 | Paris
Enjoy a final day in Paris with shopping and sightseeing. Optional visit to Musée Marmottan Monet.
Meals Included: Breakfast


Day 5 | Nice
Travel south by high-speed train. Explore the Promenade des Anglais and Vieille Ville, followed by a Provençal cooking class.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 6 | Nice / Monaco
Visit medieval Èze and a local parfumerie. Continue to Monaco for cultural sightseeing before returning to Nice.
Meals Included: Breakfast


Day 7 | Nice
Visit the Musée national Marc Chagall, shop at a local market, and relax along the coast. Celebrate with an Xperitas farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Day 8 | Return
Transfer to the airport and return to the United States.
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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