3 nuits à Paris et 5 nuits en famille d’accueil
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This itinerary is built for students from any school to join a Language & Friendship travel group.
Enjoy several days in the capital city of Paris and round out your trip with a one-of-a-kind family stay experience for real linguistic and cultural immersion.
The group will be led by an experienced L&F teacher, and students from any school are welcome to join.
June 18 – June 27, 2022
Daily Itinerary
| Day 1 | Take connecting flight to Minneapolis to join other group members (arranged by L&F for those from other areas). Depart Minneapolis for Paris; overnight transatlantic flight with dinner and breakfast. |
| Day 2 | Arrive in Paris CDG aiport. Our meet & greet staff will meet you at the airport. Group private transfer to hotel. Begin Paris visits with a guided tour of le Musée d’Orsay. Explore le Quartier Latin. Enjoy a group welcome dinner on a boat on the Seine River. |
| Day 3 | Explore Île de la Cité: Notre-Dame (outside), Sainte-Chapelle, and le Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation. Discover le Musée du Louvre with a guided visit followed by free time. Enjoy an evening stroll down the Champs-Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Climb the arc and enjoy a wonderful view of Paris! |
| Day 4 | Take a bus/train to the family stay community near Paris. Meet host families and begin family stay. Students are placed one per family for immersion experience. Enjoy celebrating the annual Fête de la Musique with your host family tonight! |
| Day 5 | This is your time to be immersed in “la vie française,” sharing the daily life of your host family. |
| Day 6 | Family Stay |
| Day 7 | Family Stay |
| Day 8 | Family Stay |
| Day 9 | Say "au revoir" to host families. Travel by bus/train back to Paris and check in at hotel. Enjoy final Paris visits including the Butte de Montmartre and climbing the steps of la Tour Eiffel. Enjoy an evening farewell dinner as a group. |
| Day 10 | Transfer from hotel by private shuttle to Paris CDG airport. Return flights; lunch and snack served in flight. |
Pricing
| $4095 based on 8-9 students with 1 leader |
Additional Information
- Trip cost based on most major US airports. There may be an additional airfare supplement for remote/smaller airports.
- Students applying for an L&F Individual 10- or 13-day Family Stay Program must:
- complete 2 or more years of language study
- be recommended by their language teacher
- maintain good academic standing
- be in excellent health
- be able to navigate airport connections on their own
- agree to attend virtual preparation meetings with group leader before travel
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare including taxes
- Airport transfer on days 2, 10
- Meet & Assist on day 2
- 3 nights hotel accommodations – centrally located, students 3-4 to a room, and continental breakfast
- 5 nights family-stay arrangements organized by local L&F family-stay coordinator (family meals included)
- Other transfer on days 4, 9 (see itinerary)
- 2 pre-arranged dinners
- Entrance fee allowance (for sites, museums, activities as planned by group)
- Guided Visits: Musée d’Orsay, Musée du Louvre
- Travel medical insurance
- Extensive student and leader preparatory materials
Exclusions
- Passport or other document costs
- Meals not indicated as included
- Other items not listed as included
- Spending money: about $40/day suggested; less during family stay
- Baggage fees (currently one checked bag is free for overseas travel)
- Any additional costs incurred to fulfill requirements set by the US or destination-country health or government officials regarding COVID-19 testing, documentation, and/or immunization