Study abroad in one of the best-known cities in the world; home to countless historical monuments and museums. Paris has a rich past full of writers, artists and political figures. The city has drawn intellectuals, free-thinkers, artists and revolutionaries from Benjamin Franklin, Rousseau and Voltaire, to Gertrude Stein, Sartre and James Joyce. Paris is a trendy, fast-paced yet romantic city bursting with excitement and inspiration from around the world.

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of French culture, a wealth of subsidized cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. You will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of social events and cultural excursions, all arranged by AIFS. Past events have included:

Walking tours of the Marais district, Montmartre, The Conciergerie, (where Marie Antoinette was held during the revolution), the Sainte Chapelle, Père Lachaise cemetery, the Catacombs and the Latin Quarter
Visits to:

Rodin Museum
Paris Opera area
Perfume Museum

Day trips outside of Paris such as:

Giverny
Chartres
Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte
Versailles