Living and Learning in Paris: Independent Stay and Study
45 days
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Immerse yourself in life in Paris, learning about grand traditions of art, architecture and cuisine as you walk the Old World streets like a Parisian.
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Overview
Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Add the language track to your program for an additional tuition price and enjoy 30 language classes at a local school
- Select the culinary track for an additional tuition price and enjoy an added eight lectures and five culinary related field trips
- For the ultimate immersion into Parisian life, choose to add both the language and culinary tracks to your learning adventure for an additional tuition price
What's this trip about?
Immerse yourself in life in Paris, learning about grand traditions of art, architecture and cuisine as you walk the Old World streets like a Parisian.
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Orientation to Paris
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Orientation to Paris
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Morning: The Group Leader will acquaint us with the local bakery, cleaners, market, drugstor...
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Group Café Get-Together, Language Track
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Day
7
Independent Exploration, Language Track, Culinary Track
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Day
8
Free Time, Language Track
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Day
9
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Weekend at Leisure
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Weekend at Leisure
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Morning: Free time to explore your interests.
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Afternoon: Free time.
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Group Café Get-Together, Language Track
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Independent Exploration, Language Track, Culinary Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
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Day
29
Independent Exploration, Language Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
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Lunch: Independent meal
Afternoon: Free time.
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Evening: At leisure.
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Language Class, Exploring the Fondation Louis Vuitton
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Weekend Independent Discovery
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Morning: Free time to explore your interests.
Lunch: independent meal
Afternoon: Free time to explore your interests.
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Weekend Independent Discovery
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Morning: Free time.
Lunch: Independent meal
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: Independent meal
Evening: At leisure.
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Language Track, Culinary Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
Lunch: Independent meal
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: Independent meal
Evening: At leisure.
Day
34
Group Café Get-Together, Language Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
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Lunch: Independent meal
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Day
35
Independent Exploration, Language Track, Culinary Track
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Day
36
Independent Exploration, Language Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
Lunch: Independent meal
Afternoon: Free time for all participants.
Dinner: Independent meal
Evening: At leisure.
Day
37
Château de Chantilly
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
Lunch: You will h...
Day
38
Weekend Independent Discovery
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: There are no scheduled activities for participants. Enjoy your last weekend in France.
Lunch: Independent meal
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: Independent meal
Evening: At leisure.
Day
39
Weekend Independent Discovery, Meet a Local Family
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Day
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Language Track, Culinary Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
Lunch: Independent meal
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Day
41
Group Café Get-Together, Language Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
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Day
42
Language Track, Culinary Track
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
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Day
43
Jacquemart André Museums
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
Lunch: You wi...
Day
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Language Track, Farewell Dinner
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Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: The Language Track head to French classes at Accord. The Core and Culinary Tracks have a free time for independent exploration of Paris.
Aftern...
Day
45
Program Concludes
In Flight
Activity note: Independent transfers and departures.
Breakfast: Independent meal
Morning: Independent transfers to the airport for flights back home. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If yo...
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- 20 Meals
- 5 Breakfasts
- 11 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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