French Language & Culture in Paris, France

Everyone dreams of a trip to Paris, but how many get to actually live there like a local? Here’s your chance to enjoy an unparalleled gap year experience in one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally important cities.

There’s a reason tens of thousands of students flock here to study abroad every year. Writers, artists, and composers from around the world have been drawn here for centuries as well. Inspiration fills the air. Spend your mornings in French class improving your language skills and your afternoons practicing conversational skills in cafés, shops, and museums. Explore the city’s village-like neighborhoods, and soak up the rich culture all around you.

At home, with your welcoming homestay, converse in French, prepare and share meals, and enjoy the everyday life of a native Parisian. Further afield, enjoy day trips and excursions to unforgettable destinations like Versailles, Provins, and Alsace. Make the most of this amazing opportunity!

Program Highlights

Go on tours to some of the world’s most famous museums, including the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Centre Georges Pompidou.

Discover the Montmartre neighborhood located in north Paris and discuss with staff the area’s artistic significance.

Walk the winding cobblestone streets to visit several landmarks including the Sacre Coeur Basilica, the Place du Tertre artists’ colony and the I Love You wall.

Take a train for a day trip to visit the royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France.

Visit a medieval French village in the shadow of a 12th century tower that lies just an hour or so from Paris.

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