Study Abroad in Paris: Travel
3-day London stopover (Included in fee)
Every semester begins with a 3-day stopover in London en route to France. This gives students the opportunity to visit London, recover from jet lag and meet and travel with fellow students to campus.
Friday, September 12 or January 16 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. Overnight in London.
Saturday, September 13 or January 17 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. Overnight in London.
Sunday, September 14 or January 18 Transfer to airport for flight to Nice. Transfer by bus to Cannes.
Includes hotel, breakfasts, airport transfers, sightseeing tour and local guide. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Optional weekend in Normandy, fall/spring ($215)
Normandy probably has more associations for English-speaking visitors than any other part of France. The Mont Saint-Michel, William the Conqueror and the world-famous D-day landing beaches have become household names in English, just as they have in French. In addition to its rich history, Normandy also offers landscapes of scenic beauty with its wild, granite cliffs in the west, the long sandy beaches along the Channel coast, and wooded valleys and lush green meadows in the south and center.
Saturday, October 11 or February 21 Early morning departure by bus to the Peace memorial in Caen. Visit to several D-Day sites. Drive to St. Malo in Brittany. Overnight in St. Malo.
Sunday, October 12 or February 22 Morning free to explore the beautiful town of St. Malo. After lunch, visit to the Mont Saint-Michel and its former Benedictine abbey. Return to Paris.
Fee includes accommodations, breakfast, transportation and entrance fees. Lunch and dinner are not included. If a minimum enrollment of 15 is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled. Dates and itineraries are tentative and subject to change.
Optional Châteaux de la Loire visit, spring only ($215)
Bordered by vineyards, the Loire Valley cuts through the soft contours of the land of castles deep in the heart of France. It was here that the French Renaissance was born, and the sumptuous Châteaux are remnants of perhaps the most extravagant period in French history.
Saturday, March 21 Early morning departure from Paris by bus. Visit the Châteaux of Blois and Chambord, plus a wine cellar in Vouvray. Overnight in Tours.
Sunday, March 22 Visit the Châteaux of Azay-le-Rideau and Chenonceau. Return to Paris.
Fee includes accommodations, breakfast, transportation and entrance fees. Lunch and dinner are not included. If a minimum enrollment of 15 is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled. Dates and itineraries are tentative and subject to change.
Students sign up and pay for the optional excursions upon arrival in Paris.
