The Paris & French Riviera Extension
Add to your European experience and explore the wonders of Southern France, from the Cannes Tower to Monaco, 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 two of our European adventures – Seville and Florence – will be together for our time in Paris and the French Riviera! (supplemental tuition required)
The French Riviera
Catch a glimpse of the royal family in Monaco or the hottest A-list celebrity. It’s all possible in the fabulous French Riviera. You’ll visit . . .
Nice– Believed to be one of the oldest settlements in Europe, Nice has been a cultural crossroads for thousands of years. A beautiful blend of Italian and French, ancient and modern – no wonder it’s one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world!
Cannes– Cinematic mecca and playground for the rich and famous, it’s your chance to walk in the steps of the world’s bestloved celebrities!
St-Tropez– More than 40 famous beaches, timeless French culture and stunning natural beauty abound in one of the world’s favorite places to work on your tan!
Monaco– Grand prix racing, famed casinos and a bastion for beautiful people – this independent nation is ready to give you the royal treatment!
Antibes and Juan-les-Pins– Twin towns where art and action combine are famed for being a place where Picasso once painted and for where the French sporting set invented waterskiing! Paris
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 is the home of the one and only Mona Lisa and the 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 cafés for a croissant or chocolat and do some prime people-watching.
Seine Floodlit River Cruise– A moonlight cruise in a sleek Bateaux Mouches 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 historic 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.
