France Teen Summer Trips
French Immersion Program in France
A French immersion program and service trip designed for High School students. Students can explore France while engaging in culturally enriching activities, language immersion and service projects.
Trip Details
Departures and Availability
Session 1
June 27, 2027 July 14, 2027 OpenFocus
French Immersion
Grades
Entering 9th – Graduating 12th
Average Group Size
18 Students, 3 Staff
Days
18
Service Hours
25-35 Community Service Hours
Tuition
$6,995
Daily Activities at a Glance
Discover the exciting adventures and impactful moments awaiting each day on this itinerary!
- Picnic on Île de la Cité, setting personal and group goals
- Refresh French skills while admiring the Eiffel Tower from Sacré-Cœur
- Bond as a group in the heart of Paris
- High-speed train to Grenoble, then private bus to Mizoën village
- Engage in trail maintenance and stone wall restoration
- Whitewater rafting adventure and a waterfall swim
- Overnight hike to a mountain lodge (gîte)
- Explore Grenoble with “the bubbles” cable cars
- Local Grenoble expert workshop on urban design
- Kayak under the Pont du Gard, an ancient and picturesque Roman aqueduct!
- Special welcome potluck with host families to break the ice
- Stay with a local family in Carcassonne, practice French, and make lifelong friends
- Restore historical sites outside of the main walled city
- Pickup soccer games with local youth
- Explore the fortress of Carcassonne, visit the beach in Collioure, and practice your French while souvenir shopping
- Cruise the Seine River at night by boat, see the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and more
- French cooking class and a visit to the Eiffel Tower, of course!
- Visit the world-famous Louvre or Musée d’Orsay
- Celebrate with a final group dinner and reflect on the unique French cultural experience
- Depart for home with lasting memories
Highlights of the French Immersion Program
Paris
There is so much to see and do in Paris from the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, le Louvre, and Musée d’Orsay… the list goes on and on!
Service & Thrills in the Alps
Students can work on environmental projects like trail restoration in the Alps and enjoy thrilling whitewater rafting and an overnight hike to a mountain lodge for a true alpine adventure.
Provence Adventure
Discover Provence, France by kayaking under the historic Pont du Gard on your stop through this picturesque and historic region.
Live Like a Local
Stay with local families in Carcassonne, practice your French, and exchange with the community through restoring historical sites, playing soccer with local youth, and exploring local landmarks alongside your hosts.
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French Immersion Program Accommodations
Paris
Situated in the very heart of the Marais district- and within walking distance to Ile Saint-Louis, Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, and other Paris sights- it’s hard to beat the location of our hostel! The group stays at one of La MIJE locations, each in remodeled 17th-century buildings within a 3 block radius. Accommodations are simple, yet comfortable. Global Works students stay in private rooms.
Alps
Our “gite,” or mountain lodge, is in the small town of Mizoën. Lodging is in bunk-bed rooms of 4-6 students. Locally owned, our hosts prepare and serve all our meals on the umbrella lined patio overlooking the Alps. The group also spends 2 nights in a rustic mountain hut or “refuge” nestled in a valley up in the mountains. The hut is a full day’s hike from our home base in Mizoën.
Carcassonne
We will stay in the medieval town of Carcassonne in the South of France. We will live in homestays with families with 2-3 students per family. During the day, we will have the opportunity to interact with local families and do service work.
Grenoble
Our lodging in Grenoble offers an ideal one-night stay in the heart of the city, giving students easy access to explore the city’s rich history and innovative approach to urban planning. Students stay in comfortable private rooms of 2–3.
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