Study Abroad in Grenoble: Cultural Travel

3-day visit to London (Included in fee)

The semester begins with a 3-day visit to London en route to Grenoble.

Tuesday, August 31 or January 11 Morning arrival in London. Balance of the day free for rest and relaxation.

Wednesday, September 1 or January 12 Morning sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will point out some of London's most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Afternoon and evening free.

Thursday, September 2 or January 13 Transfer to airport for flight to Lyon and transfer by bus to Grenoble.

Includes accommodations, breakfast, sightseeing tour and local guide. Lunch and dinner are not included.

3-day visit to Provence (Included in fee)

Friday, October 8 or April 8 Depart from Grenoble for wine tasting in the celebrated vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a picnic lunch at the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic city of Avignon and the Palais des Papes. Dinner in a provençal restaurant. Overnight in Avignon.

Saturday, October 3 or April 24 Tour of Les Baux de Provence and the Roman City of Arles. Overnight in Aix-en-Provence (fall) or Saintes Maries de la Mer (spring).

Sunday, October 10 or April 10 In the fall, guided tour of Aix, following in the footsteps of Cezanne, visiting markets and tasting local specialities. In the spring, spend the day in Saintes Maries de la Mer, on the edge of the Mediterranean, surrounded by salt marshes and rice fields, to discover the local culture and traditions.

Includes transportation, accommodations, museum entrances, two dinners and two breakfasts. Lunch is not included.

Optional Weekend trip to Burgundy ($395)

Saturday, October 23 or February 26 Early morning departure from Grenoble. First stop in the medieval hilltop village of Pérouges with a guided visit of the ramparts and winding streets. Group lunch. An afternoon visit to the delightful Château de Pierreclos, in the heart of the Beaujolais and Macon vineyards. Evening and group dinner in Dijon.

Sunday, October 24 or February 27 Morning walking tour of Dijon, ancient capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its timbered buildings, impressive architecture and, of course, its reputation for exquisite cuisine (mustard, gingerbread, etc). In the afternoon, we will visit the magnificent Hospices de Beaune, constructed in the 15th century, followed by a guided tasting, with a professional sommelier, in the cellars of a local wine producer. Early evening return to Grenoble.

Trip includes accommodation, transport, breakfast on Sunday, lunch and dinner on Saturday and visits as indicated.

4-day trip to Paris (Included in fee)

Each semester, AIFS organizes a trip to Paris to give students the opportunity to explore the capital of France.

Thursday, November 18 or March 17 Students take the TGV train from Grenoble to Paris. Thursday afternoon, visit the Latin Quarter with the Luxembourg Gardens, the Sorbonne and the medieval towers of Notre Dame Catherdral. Dinner at a traditional French brasserie.

Friday, November 19 or March 18 Morning visit to the Opera Garnier and tour of the fashionable streets around the Rizt Hotel. In the afternoon, discover the treasures of the Louvre, then spend the evening on a cruise along the Seine River.

Saturday, November 20 or March 19 Morning visit of the Marais district, including Paris’ oldest square, la Place des Vosges, and the impressive Picasso Museum.

Sunday, November 21 or March 20 Visit the hills of Montmartre, admire the Eiffel Tower or discover the stained glass windows of the Sainte Chapelle.

Fee includes sightseeing as indicated, transportation to, from and within Paris, hotel, breakfast and dinner but not lunch.

While in Paris, students stay at a hotel where breakfast is provided. Students receive a cash allowance for dinner.

Day trip to Geneva (Included in fee)

Saturday, April 2 Early morning departure by bus for Geneva. Morning guided tour of the Palais des Nations and the Red Cross Museum. In the afternoon, students have free time to explore the city on their own including the old town and some of its exceptional sites: the Jet d' Eau on Lake Geneva, the floral clock and the St. Pierre Cathedral.