The London Paris Extension
Add to your European experience and explore the wonders of London, from the West End to Westminster Abbey, and then enjoy the marvels of Paris from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower.
You’ll remain in the secure company of trusted ACA staff members, as well as many of the friends you’ve made on your ACA program. Of course, you’ll also enjoy the comfortable accommodations and superior guidance you’ve come to expect from ACA.
The best part? ACA students from three of our European adventures – Seville, Barcelona, and Florence – will be together for our time in London and Paris! (supplemental tuition required)
London: The City on the Thames
Catch a glimpse of the royal family or explore the archives of the BBC. It’s all possible in the amazing city of London. You’ll visit…
Buckingham Palace– See how the royal family lives and witness the daily formal changing of the guard ceremony.
Westminster Abbey– Coronations, royal weddings and moving funerals: all have taken place in this historic structure. If these walls could only talk.
Parliament– The seat of British government is home to what is perhaps the world’s most famous clock, Big Ben.
Tower of London– This frightening medieval castle, fortress and prison built in 1090 is filled with stories of torture and adventure. And don’t miss the crown jewels!
Camden Market– Shop for treasures and trinkets in this diverse street market offering a wide variety of clothes, crafts, antiques and jewelry.
Harrods– Enjoy world-class shopping at this famous department store owned by Mohamed Al-Fayed. Pay your respects at the memorial to Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed.
Hard Rock Café– Grab a burger under John Lennon’s guitar and check out other incredible, authentic rock memorabilia.
The National Gallery– One of the best collections of European painting in the world will leave you speechless. Get a firsthand look at masterpieces by da Vinci, Velazquez and many more renowned artists.
The Tate Gallery– View original works by the best of British artists – including Blake and Constable – as well as incredible works by Picasso, Dalí, Chagall and Mondrian.
The West End– Take in a hit show in London’s famed theater district. If you love Broadway,
you’ll love this lively part of London.
The London Eye– Recently built on the banks of the River Thames to celebrate the new millennium,
this is the largest Ferris wheel in the world.
Paris: The City of Light
Soak in the sights and sounds of this amazing city on the Seine. You’ll visit many fascinating places, such as…
The Louvre– The world’s most famous art museum, and home of the one and only Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
Eiffel Tower– Not only will you see it up close, but you’ll also travel to the observatory at its top for a
breathtaking view of Paris.
Notre Dame Cathedral– One of the world’s most majestic cathedrals, you’ll marvel at this immense structure with its Gothic architecture and beautifully crafted rose windows. Is that a hunchback ringing those bells?
L’Arc de Triomphe– The world-famous landmark from Napoleon’s imperial capital, this beautiful arch marks the place where twelve avenues converge in the shape of a star.
The Latin Quarter– In this cultural hub for students, teachers and artists, you’ll explore street markets, bookstalls and boutiques. Shop at one of the many cafes for a croissant or “chocolat” and do some prime people watching.
Seine Floodlit River Cruise– A moonlight cruise in a sleek Bateau Mouche on this unforgettable river will
give you a nighttime view of Paris you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.
Musée d’Orsay– This gorgeous converted old train station now houses one of the most awesome collections of French Impressionism in the world, featuring artists like Monet, Renoir and Cezanne.
Sorbonne– Rub shoulders with students amid the historical buildings of this famous university.
Versailles– Marie Antoinette simply lost her head over the beautiful home and gorgeous grounds found
here, and so will you.
Champs Elysées– One of the most elegant streets in the world, this is the spot for some prime shopping, where Parisians and visitors alike come to see and be seen.
