The Experiment: France: Regional Cultures

Travel from Paris to a French border community and then to a neighboring country as you explore regional cultures and identities. This high school summer abroad program commences with an immersive introduction to French history and culture in Paris. Visit famous sites and museums throughout the city, such as the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, or Louvre. Explore diverse neighborhoods, navigate the metro, and sample French cuisine in street-side cafés as you deepen your understanding of Parisian culture and the city’s role within France.Following orientation, you will travel with your group to a community in southern France near the Italian border, to a French community near the German border, or to a community near the Spanish border. Become fully immersed in the daily life of a French family during a 10-day homestay. Take advantage of the opportunity afforded by the homestay to learn some French and to gain a unique glimpse into French life and culture.After saying goodbye to your host family, cross the French border with your group into either Italy, Germany, or Spain to explore the landscapes and culture of a French neighbor. Whether you’re strolling through picturesque villages in Alsace, exploring the French Riviera, or visiting beautiful Cinque Terre or Barcelona on the Mediterranean, you’ll gain deeper insight into the diversity of France and the culture of an adjacent country.