Study Abroad in Paris (Catholic University of Paris, ILCF): Cultural Travel

3-day visit to London (Included in fee)

Every semester begins with a 3-day visit to London en route to France.

Thursday, September 23 or February 17 Morning arrival in London. Balance of the day free for rest and relaxation. Overnight in London.

Friday, September 24 or February 18 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. Overnight in London.

Saturday, September 25 or February 15 Transfer by Eurostar train to Paris. Transfer by taxi to Paris homestay.

Includes hotel, breakfasts, airport transfers, sightseeing tour and local guide. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Optional weekend in Normandy ($295)

Normandy probably has more associations for English-speaking visitors than any other part of France. The Mont Saint-Michel, William the Conqueror and the world-famous D-day landing beaches have become household names in English, just as they have in French. In addition to its rich history, Normandy also offers landscapes of scenic beauty with its wild, granite cliffs in the west, the long sandy beaches along the Channel coast, and wooded valleys and lush green meadows in the south and center.

Saturday, October 16 or March 12 Early morning departure by bus to the Peace Memorial in Caen. Visit to several D-Day sites. Drive to St. Malo in Brittany. Overnight in St. Malo.

Sunday, October 17 or March 13 Morning free to explore the beautiful town of St. Malo. After lunch, visit to the Mont Saint-Michel and its former Benedictine abbey. Return to Paris.

Fee includes accommodations, breakfast, transportation and entrance fees. Lunch and dinner are not included. If a minimum enrollment of 20 is not achieved, the tour may be canceled.

Optional Châteaux de la Loire visit, spring only ($295)

Bordered by vineyards, the Loire Valley cuts through the soft contours of the land of castles deep in the heart of France. It was here that the French Renaissance was born, and the sumptuous Châteaux are remnants of perhaps the most extravagant period in French history.

Saturday, April 2 Early morning departure from Paris by bus. Visit the Châteaux of Blois and Chambord, plus a wine cellar in Vouvray. Overnight in Tours.

Sunday, April 3 Visit the Châteaux of Azay-le-Rideau and Chenonceau. Return to Paris.

Fee includes accommodations, breakfast, transportation and entrance fees. Lunch and dinner are not included. If a minimum enrollment of 20 is not achieved, the tour may be canceled.

Dates and itineraries are tentative and subject to change.