From the Left Bank of the “City
of Light,” to Provence and the French Riviera,
we will immerse ourselves in the beauty and culture
of France.
Paris
Imagine spending two weeks in Europe's most beautiful and
electrifying city, walking along the Seine, visiting the cathedrals
of Notre
Dame and Sacré
Coeur, strolling down the fashionable Faubourg Ste Honoré,
or climbing the Tour
d’Eiffel. We will visit the most famed museums in
Paris — le Louvre, le Centre Georges Pompidou
and le Musée
d’Orsay — and explore the ancient quarters
of le Marais. While staying at Maison
Canadienne in the heart of the city, students will quickly
learn to follow the fantastic smells and find the best crêpes
on the left bank.
Provence
Leaving the City of Light, we board a TGV
high-speed train, capable of travelling at speeds of over
400 km per hour, as we make our way south to our base in Aix-en
Provence. From here, we will explore the region that inspired
artists such as Cezanne and Van Gogh.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
and St. Jean Cap Ferrat
From Provence, we will head to Villefranche-sur-Mer
and our residence overlooking the Mediterranean alongside
Cap Ferrat. The light and atmosphere of the Mediterranean
shores have inspired artists from Renoir to Matisse, who came
to live, play, and delight in the ochre and pastel hues of
the region. Our hotel features expansive terraces where we
will take our meals, and a swimming pool overlooking the sea.
Our afternoons and evenings will be spent basking in the atmosphere
of the Riviera. With Nice
just 10 minutes away, and Monaco
just 15, we are literally in the heart of the action.
Château
de Chantilly
Our final destination in France will be the stunning Château
de Chantilly. Just outside of Paris and in 155 hectares
of parkland, the Château’s beauty and history
will captivate us as we celebrate our trip and enjoy a spectacular
feast.
COURSES
• Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Grade 11 Core French (FSF3U)
• Grade 12 Core French (FSF4U)
• Grade 11 Extended French (FEF3U)
• Grade 12 Extended French (FEF4U)
• Grade 11 French Immersion (FIF3U)
• Grade 12 French Immersion (FIF4U)
• Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M)
• Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M)
• Grade 11 Visual Arts (AVI3M) (August program
only)
• Grade 12 Visual Arts (AVI4M) (August program
only)
• Grade 12 Classical Civilization (LVV4U) (June/July
program only)
ITINERARY
The program will be divided into two groups in 2010,
with each group not to exceed 75 students. Group A will
start in Paris and head south, while Group B will start
in the South of France and head north. The accommodations,
itinerary and inclusions are identical.
Approximately 2 weeks in Paris; 1 weekend in
Provence; and 1 week in Villefranche-sur-Mer/Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
DATES
June 30 to July 25, 2010
July 2 to July 27, 2010
July 28 to August 22, 2010
ACCOMMODATIONS
Students will stay in single and twin rooms with private
bathrooms in Paris at the Maison Canadienne at the University
of Paris. In the South of France, students will stay
in quad apartments with private bathrooms. Coin/card-operated
laundry and telephone facilities will be available.
Continental breakfast supplies and dinner will be provided
at the hotel / residences, with vegetarian meals available
upon request.
PROGRAM
FEE
$4,995 CAD.
Taxes and registration are additional.
Program fees are GST and PST exempt.
YOUR
PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Airfare and accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner daily •
Travel Journal • Maplewood, our online
academic reporting system • Use of computer
labs and Internet as available • Pre-loaded
USB flash drive • Access to E-Library
• Program handbook • Dine Around
• City tours of Paris and Villefranche-sur-Mer
• Visit to Paris Museums • Visit
to Montmartre and Sacré Coeur
• Walking tour of the Ile St.
Louis and Île de la Cité •
Visit to the Tour Eiffel • Walking tour
of Nice
• Classrooms in the Citadelle of Villefranche-sur-Mer
• Afternoon and evening activities with
Activities Coordinators • Access to
coordinated Duke of Edinburgh Activities
• Final banquet and awards night at the Château
de Chantilly
FLIGHT INFORMATION JULY
PROGRAMS
Wednesday June 30
Air Transat flight 356
Depart Toronto 6:05 pm
Arrive Paris 9:15 am, July 1
Sunday July 25
Air Transat flight 467
Depart Paris 10:25 am
Arrive Toronto 12:50 pm
Please note:
Flight times are subject to change by the airline.
Friday July 2
Air Transat flight 588
Depart Toronto 11:00 pm
Arrive Paris 12:25 pm, July 3
Tuesday July 27
Air Transat flight 189
Depart Paris 1:40 pm
Arrive Toronto 5:50 pm
Please note: Flight
times are subject to change by the airline.
FLIGHT INFORMATION AUGUST
PROGRAM
Wednesday July 28
Air Transat flight 356
Depart Toronto 6:05 pm
Arrive Paris 9:15 am, July 29
Sunday August 22
Air Transat flight 467
Depart Paris 10:25 am
Arrive Toronto 12:50 pm
Please note:
Flight times are subject to change by the airline.