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Bienvenue en France. You won't simply see France; you will taste an insider's France, filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant country. By the end of your stay, your ability to communicate effectively in French will astonish you! Orientation in Paris Your adventure begins in Paris, the grandest of all French "classrooms." During your three-day orientation, become an expert at negotiating the Metro, visit the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, and meander down the Champs Elysées, practicing French as you and your group visit local vendors to buy breads, pastries, fruits, and cheeses for a picnic lunch. Feel free to stop and ask for directions as often as you need to... in French, of course!
France and Its Borders Travel by train to a small French community, where you receive a warm welcome from your host family. Following your 11-day homestay, explore France's eastern frontier as you visit medieval villages along the Swiss or German borders and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Jura Mountains, Alsace, and Franche-Comte. Practice your French by chatting with locals in cafés or on long hikes through the foothills of the Alps. Sample host communities: Strasbourg, Dole Code: FRSD03 - Three weeks 
Exploring the Camargue Famous for its natural beauty, running bulls, and white horses, the Camargue is France's Wild West. While living with a caring host family, you and your group discover Camarguais traditions, ride horseback with the hardy Camargue gardiens, take part in a gypsy evening of music and dance, or talk with the local fishermen of "Petite Camargue." Sample host community: Nîmes Code: FRSC03 - Three weeks French Alpine Adventure After your 17-day homestay, voyage through the majestic Alps with your group. Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscape as you hike through alpine fields, climb massive glaciers, try out your mountaineering skills, and practice French with local shepherds in fairy tale villages. Your program concludes with a hike over the Italian border for an overnight in the mountains. Sample host community: Briançon Code: FRHA03 - Four weeks Brittany Discovery Explore the culture and traditions of Brittany -- "a nation within a nation" that juts into the sea. Discover this coastal province rich in music, art, and rugged natural beauty. Following your Breton homestay, visit Pont-Aven, home to painter Paul Gauguin; cook traditional Breton crêpes; and experience Breton poetry, storytelling, and traditional song at the festival of Cornouailles in Quimper. Your journey ends in Vannes, a fortified city at the entrance of the Gulf of Morbihan, where you relax on one of the 365 coastal islands famed for their soft beaches and stunning nature preserves. Sample host communities: Saint-Malo, Saint-Brieuc Code: FRHB03 - Four weeks Pyrenees Adventure Discover the unique culture of the Basque Country, a fascinating region that straddles France and Spain. Enjoy a homestay in southwestern France, learn about Basque history, visit traditional markets, voyage into Spanish Basque Country to explore exciting Pamplona, and hike along the Camino de Santiago, a famous pilgrimage route in northern Spain. Sample host community: Pau Code: FRHP03 - Four weeks A Festival of Theater Experience the beauty and creativity of French theater! Your journey begins with a visit to the famous Comedie Francaise in Paris. Following orientation, spend 17 days with a caring French family as you enjoy the world-famous Avignon Theater Festival. A weeklong theater seminar in Paris prepares you and your group to perform your own play -- entirely in French! Sample host community: Uzès Code: FRTH03 - Four weeks Capturing France on Film Under the guidance of a Parisian photojournalist and documentarian, you receive a thorough introduction to the beauty and power of photography. Following your 17-day homestay, return to Paris to create a photo documentary on a topic of your choice. Classes in technique deepen your mastery of light, ambience, and storyline. Explore the colorful neighborhoods of Paris equipped with your camera and French language skills, then join your group to develop your images and review your experiences. Your journey culminates with a show of your work in southern Paris. Sample host community: Saint-Brieuc Code: FRPH03 - Four weeks Biking in Brittany Following your three-and-a-half-week homestay, hop on a bike to experience the French countryside up close. You cycle 15 to 30 miles a day, journeying across sheer headlands overlooking fine sand beaches, to medieval towns and majestic castles, and to the Bréhat Islands, where you spend the day snorkeling the crystal waters. Bicycles are provided. Sample host communities: Dinan, Nantes Code: FRB03 - Five weeks Discovering Provence and the Côte d'Azur Following your Provençal homestay, you and your group journey through the beautiful southeastern coastal region of France. Using your new language skills makes this adventure all the more meaningful. Visit beautifully preserved Roman ruins, discover the tiny villages of Provence, spend an afternoon in a gypsy village on the beach, and experience the elegant French Riviera. Sample host communities: Crest, Die Code: FRD03 - Five weeks Language, Cooking, and Culture Spend five incredible weeks perfecting your French, sharing daily life with a caring French family, and learning the art of French cooking. Following orientation, travel to Les Gorges du Tarn for two weeks of language classes. Deepen your insight into French culture through mountain bike excursions to medieval towns, visits to local cheesemakers and the Caves of Roquefort, and hikes to local castles. Conclude with a week of cooking classes in picturesque Pau. By summer's end, you'll be able to communicate effectively in French -- and bake your own baguette! Sample host communities: Millau, Beziers Code: FRLC03 - Five weeks Argentina
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