Totalimmersionnimes

Spend two weeks in France, the country of amazing diversity. Enjoy the charm of
Provence and the dynamics of Paris, the center of fashion and cuisine. A home stay
program is a wonderful opportunity to explore everything that France has to offer. The
objective of the program is for participants to learn about the culture and daily life of the
host country through their host family, whether it be on family outings, get-togethers or just
hanging out at home.

Accommodation and Meals

The home stay will be at the heart of Provence, In Nîmes, the city that possesses some
of the best-preserved Roman architecture in the world, the capital of the Gard Department
with history that goes back to the Roman Empire.
Your chosen host families will be your source for discovering life in France. You will
become more familiar with culture, cuisine and French language.
All meals will be arranged by your host families.

Excursions

There will be two excursions while in Nîmes.
1) A Day trip to Les Baux de Provence high on a windswept plateau overlooking the
southern Alpilles. Visit a glass blowing factory and learn about this ancient art. In the
afternoon visit the Beaucaire Medieval Castle, where you will watch a gladiator show,
have Roman and Medieval workshops, and do a tasting of Roman foods.

2) Day trip to visit another Provincial town chosen by the program chaperones.

Paris

At the end of your home stay program, take the Bullet Train, TGV, to Paris, the city of
lights. Spend three fun-filled days discovering this dynamic and fashionable city. Take
walks through Paris. Start at the Eiffel Tower, the most visited site in the world and the
symbol of France. Then on to the Arc de Triomphe one of the landmarks of Napoleon's
imperial capital which offers an admirable perspective of Paris and the twelve avenues
converging in a star shape. Walk along the Champs-Elysées Boulevard and see how
Parisians relax and enjoy a beautiful morning on its many sidewalk cafes. Visit the Notre
Dame Cathedral. If Paris has a heart, then this is it. Notre Dame de Paris is not only a
masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, but has also been Catholic Paris' ceremonial
focus for seven centuries. Take the Metro to the hills of Montmartre to visit the Place du
Tertre with artists hard at work and the majestic Sacré Coeur Basilica. Take a guided tour
of the Louvre Museum, which houses nearly 300,000 works of art including the famous
Mona Lisa. Take the RER to visit the Palace of Versailles, which was built by Louis
XIV, the Sun King. Tour the Queen's Bedroom just as Marie-Antoinette left it in 1789. Visit
the newly reopened Hall of Mirrors and the manicured French Style gardens which were
designed by Le Notre. As your last evening treat, take a ride on the Bateaux-Mouche
and see the beautiful Paris lights.