Study Abroad in Grenoble: Travel
3-day London stopover (Included in fee)
The semester begins with a 3-day stopover in London en route to Grenoble. Students have the opportunity to visit London, recover from jet lag and meet and travel with fellow AIFS students to campus.
Tuesday, September 2 or January 13 Morning arrival in London where the flight will be met by an AIFS representative. Transfer to a centrally located hotel. Balance of the day free for rest and relaxation.
Wednesday, September 3 or January 14 Morning sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will point out some of London’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Afternoon and evening free.
Thursday, September 4 or January 15 Transfer to airport for flight to Lyon and transfer by bus to Grenoble.
Includes hotel, breakfasts, airport transfers, sightseeing tour and local guide. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Day visit to Geneva, Switzerland (Included in fee)
Saturday, September 13 or April 4 Morning departure by bus for Geneva. Situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, surrounded by superb mountain scenery, Geneva is a cosmopolitan city that successfully blends modernity with tradition and is a major center of the Swiss Banking industry. Students have a guided tour of the Palais des Nations and the Red Cross Museum, followed by free time to explore the city including: the old town, the floral clock, the Jet d’Eau and the St. Pierre Cathedral.
Includes transportation and entrance fees as indicated. Lunch is not included.
3-day visit to Provence (Included in fee)
Friday, October 3 or April 24 Depart from Grenoble for wine tasting in the celebrated vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a picnic lunch at the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic city of Avignon and the Palais des Papes. Dinner in a provençal restaurant. Overnight in Avignon.
Saturday, October 4 or April 25 Tour of Les Baux de Provence and the Roman City of Arles.
Sunday, October 5 or April 26 The day is spent in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the edge of the Mediterranean, surrounded by salt marshes and rice fields, to discover the local culture and traditions.
Includes transportation, accommodations, museum entrances, two dinners
and two breakfasts, but not lunch.
4-day visit to Venice, Italy (Included in fee)
Thursday, October 23 or February 12 Travel overnight to Venice by bus.
Friday, October 24 or February 13 Morning guided walking tour along the winding streets and canals of Venice to see the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Cathedral. The Byzantine architecture reminds you that Venice was once Europe’s Gateway to the East. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Venice.
Saturday, October 25 or February 14 Walking tours and museum visits. Free time (in the spring semester you can enjoy the Carnival). Overnight in Venice.
Sunday, October 26 or February 15 Free day in Venice. Evening departure for Grenoble by bus, arriving Monday morning.
The trip includes transportation, bed and breakfast (not lunch), one dinner, tour manager, 3-day Vaporetto boat pass and sightseeing as indicated. If a minimum enrolment of 15 is not achieved this tour may be cancelled.
4-day trip to Paris (Included in fee)
Each semester, AIFS organizes a trip to Paris to give students the opportunity to explore the capital of France.
Thursday, November 20 or March 12 Students take the TGV train from Grenoble to Paris. In the afternoon, visit the Latin Quarter with the Luxembourg Gardens, the Sorbonne and the medieval towers of Notre Dame Cathedral. Dinner at a traditional French brasserie.
Friday, November 21 or March 13 Morning visit to the Opera Garnier and tour of the fashionable streets around the Ritz Hotel. In the afternoon, discover the treasures of the Louvre, then spend the evening on a cruise along the River Seine.
Saturday, November 22 or March 14 Morning visit to the Marais district, including Paris’ oldest square, la Place des Vosges, and the impressive Picasso Museum.
Sunday, November 23 or March 15 Visit the hills of Montmartre, hunt for bargains in the Marche Aux Puces or discover the stained-glass windows of the Sainte Chapelle.
Students receive an allowance for dinner. Includes museum entrance fees, transportation to, from and within Paris, hotel, breakfast and dinner.
Dates are confirmed at the beginning of the program and those given should be used as a guide.
