French Immersion: A Key to the Francophone World

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Inspired by Québec’s Old World architecture, renowned cuisine and friendly locals, learn French through immersion, gaining insider access to the francophone world.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Converse en francais as you try ordering poutine, and discover la culture and l’histoire in presentations on Quebec's people, music and politics
    • Discover the old-world charms and architecture of Québec City; and visit a museum built on the very spot where Montréal was founded
    • Experience Cap-de-la-Madeleine to admire the ornate stained-glass windows of Nôtre-Dame-du-Cap shrine

What's this trip about?

    Inspired by Québec’s Old World architecture, renowned cuisine and friendly locals, learn French through immersion, gaining insider access to the francophone world.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTrois-Rivières, Quebec
End CityTrois-Rivières, Quebec

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Educational/ Learning
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 19 nights of accommodations
    • 45 meals (15B, 15L, 15D)
    • 26 expert-led lectures
    • 12 expert-led field trips
    • 2 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Check-In, Registration, Welcome Dinner
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: The program is for all level of students but beginners should have some knowledge of French and computer knowledge. You must complete an on-line language placement test...
Day 2

Orientation, Campus Visit, French Classes Begin
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: Classes are three hours every morning, Monday to Friday (8:30 - 11:30). Each afternoon, you will practice what you just learned in the morning; either by joining wo...
Day 3

French Classes, Trois-Rivieres History, Diction Workshop
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Walking up to 1 mile on field ...
Day 4

French Classes, Old Trois-Rivieres, Homework Assistance
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Walking up to 1 mile on field ...
Day 5

French Classes, Conversation Workshop, Weekend Outings
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Breakfast: At the Bistro. ...
Day 6

French Classes, Conversation Workshops
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking for 5 minutes over pavement and over a hill from campus residence to the classrooms. Walking up to one mile (1.6 km) on the field trip.

Breakfast: ...

Day 7

Montreal: Historic Neighbourhoods
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking up to one mile (1.6 km) on city streets, cobblestones, hills. Coach travel for 175 miles (280 km) for approximately 3.5 hours.

Breakfast: This meal has been ex...

Day 8

Bécancour: Vineyard, historic tour and Moulin Michel
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking up to one mile (1.6 km) on pavement. Coach travelling 115 miles (184 km) for approximately 2.5 hours.

Breakfast: On your own to explore the many diverse culina...

Day 9

French Classes, Cooking Lesson, Homework Assistance
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Breakfast: At the Bistro. ...
Day 10

French Classes, Conversation & Diction Workshops
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Breakfast: At the Bistro. ...
Day 11

French Classes, Cooking Class
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Walking up to 1 mile on field ...
Day 12

French Classes, Conversation & Diction Workshops, Outings
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Activity note: A 5 minute walk on pavement from the campus apartments to the classrooms each day, there is a hill between the residences and campus. Breakfast: At the Bistro. ...
Day 13

French Classes, Conversation Workshop
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking for 5 minutes over pavement and over a hill from campus residence to the classrooms.

Breakfast: A buffet breakfast may be enjoyed at the Bistro Urb...

Day 14

Québec City Day Trip
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking up to one mile (1.6 km) on city streets, cobblestones, and hills. Coach travel is approximately 200 miles (320 km) for 4 hours.

Breakfast: On your own to enjoy...

Day 15

Village québécois d’antan
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking up to one mile (1.6 km) on dirt and pavement. Driving distance is approximately 50 miles (80 km) for an hour.

Breakfast: On your own to enjoy.

Morning: ...

Day 16

French Classes, Musée POP, Zumba Class
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking for 5 minutes over pavement and over a hill from campus residence to the classrooms.

Breakfast: A buffet breakfast may be enjoyed at the Bistro Urb...

Day 17

French Classes, Conversation Workshops
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking for 5 minutes over pavement and over a hill from campus residence to the classrooms.

Breakfast: A buffet breakfast, including hot and cold options,...

Day 18

French Classes, Music and Dance
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking for 5 minutes over pavement and over a hill from campus residence to the classrooms. Optional dancing.

Breakfast: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at Bistr...

Day 19

French Classes, Conversation Workshop, Diploma Ceremony
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L,D Campus: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Activity note: Walking for 5 minutes over pavement and over a hill from campus residence to the classrooms.

Breakfast: Enjoy a buffet breakfast of hot and cold options at...

Day 20

Program Concludes
Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec Meal: B,L

Breakfast: Enjoy a final buffet breakfast at Bistro Urbain. This concludes our program.

Lunch: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferrin...

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Last Updated: 1/27/2022

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Meals Included
  • 45 Meals
  • 15 Breakfasts
  • 15 Lunches
  • 15 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
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