Simplement Suisse is an 11-day French language program that gives students the opportunity to build confidence through everyday conversation, cultural activities, and meaningful time with local host families. Beginning in Lyon, students experience daily life in France before continuing into Switzerland to explore alpine towns, lakeside cities, and regional traditions.
During the Family Stay Experience®, students practice French in real-world settings while sharing meals, conversations, and everyday routines with their host families. The program then continues through Montreux, Gruyères, Broc, and Lausanne, where students experience Swiss history, food, and culture through guided visits and local experiences.
Designed for student groups, this French language immersion in France and Switzerland combines language learning, cultural discovery, and guided travel with the support of experienced coordinators throughout the journey.
11 days
See What’s Part of the Program:
The role of the Travel Coordinator is as follows:
Day 1 | Departure
Depart from the United States for your overnight flight to Lyon, France, where your French language and cultural experience begins.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Family Stay
Arrive in Lyon and meet your local host family for the start of the Xperitas Family Stay Experience®. Settle into your new surroundings and begin getting to know your hosts while practicing French in everyday conversations.
Meals Included: Dinner
Days 3–6 | Family Stay
Spend several days living with your host family while attending French language classes and participating in daily activities. Build confidence through conversations, shared meals, and local experiences as you discover everyday life in Lyon.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | Montreux
Travel into Switzerland and arrive in the lakeside town of Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. Spend time exploring the waterfront promenade and enjoying views of the surrounding Alps.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Days 8 | Montreux
Visit the Alimentarium Museum to learn about the science and culture of food before touring the historic Château de Chillon. Later, enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Geneva.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 | Lausanne
Travel to the medieval village of Gruyères for a traditional cheese factory visit and raclette lunch before continuing to Broc for a chocolate factory tour. Finish the day in Lausanne with a visit to the Olympic Museum.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 | Lausanne
Explore Lausanne on a guided walking tour, including Place de la Palud and the city’s impressive Gothic cathedral. Celebrate the end of your program with a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 | Return
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States, bringing home new language skills, cultural knowledge, and lasting friendships.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
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!
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.
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