Traveling with your French Class
Take your students’ French language skills to the next level and inspire a love for the culture when you travel with them to a French-speaking location. From enchanting Paris to historic Normandy and beautiful Côte d’Azur, there are countless ways to expose your students to the spectacular French way of life.
Inspire your students
Cook like the French
Using local market ingredients, craft cultural favorites under the instruction of a professional.
Enjoy a Local Home Dinner
Experience French hospitality, authentic cooking, and great conversation with your generous French-speaking hosts.
Play Pétanque
Participate in a traditional French pastime when you learn the game of pétanque, a classic boules sport.
Visit a Cheese Producer
Gain an understanding of the local dairy industry and sample delicious French cheeses.
Spend a Day with Local Students
Gain perspective on the similarities and differences between French and American schools, forging international friendships along the way.
Bike through Versailles
Explore the inside of Louis XIV’s palace on foot and the expansive grounds by bike to take in as much of its history and design as possible.
Not only was our trip chock-filled with information, but I always learn something new myself when traveling on an ACIS trip. I fall in love with something new every time I travel to France with my French students. Merci beaucoup ACIS!
Trips to Consider:
Language Immersion in France
9 Days | Overnights: Nice (3), Paris (4)
Tour Summary
With a visit to a French school, learning about the centuries-old French art of making parfum, a pétanque lesson and a night out at a French theater, this trip is sure to ignite an enthusiasm for French people and their culture. And to top it off, your native ACIS Tour Manager will be providing daily language instruction.
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Fleur de Lys
9 Days | Overnights: Paris (2), Normandy Area (1), St. Malo (1), Loire Valley (2), Paris (1)
Tour Summary
Explore northern France on one of our most popular tours. A trip to the Louvre, an in-depth exploration of Normandy’s most important WWII sites, and visits to some of the Loire Valley’s most magnificent châteaux are just a few of the things in store for your French class on this 9-day trip.
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Paris, Provence and the Côte d’Azur
9 Days | Overnights: Paris (3), Provence (1), Nice (3)
Tour Summary
Explore the breathtaking south of France in addition to capital city Paris over nine action-packed days. Try out a French cooking lesson in Paris, learn about the ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and take in the glamour of Monaco after a bike ride through Nice.
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Le Mistral
9 Days | Overnights: Paris (3), Chamonix (2), Cote d’Azur (2)
Tour Summary
See both the north and south of France with a stop in Geneva, the most populous city in French-speaking Switzerland, on this 9-day tour. Enjoy a bike tour through the Versailles gardens, a luge-coaster ride in the Alps and a perfume factory visit during this one-of-a-kind trip.
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La Francophonie
9 Days | Overnights: Paris (3), Lyon (2), Lausanne (2)
Tour Summary
Lovers of the French language will delight in this journey through France and French-speaking Switzerland, with the chance to compare and contrast the different cultural touchpoints of each region. Immerse yourself in the iconic wonders of Paris, learn to paint Montmartre like the many famous French artists who called it home, sample classic Lyonnaise cuisine, test your mettle at Lausanne’s Olympic Museum and let the beauty of Lake Geneva take your breath away.
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Free resources to inspire your next lesson plan
2024 French Language Calendar
We’ve put together a 12-month calendar comprised of inspiring photos and significant dates from across the French-Speaking world.
Cultural Resources for the French Classroom
A comprehensive guide of free, online resources, from curated university libraries to embassy sites, that explore the history and culture of the French-speaking world. Plus, free ACIS lesson plans and blog posts.
Voyage Voyage! Episode 1 & 2
Created by French language educators and native speakers, the videos and accompanying exercise packets put essential French language skills into practice in a funny, relatable format.
Monarchs Who Shaped History – King Louis XIV of France
Learning about King Louis XIV and the era of his reign gives students an opportunity to gain understanding of the cultural and historical factors that presided over France’s history.
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French Visual Vocabulary
Whether you are traveling abroad with students or looking to make language come alive in the classroom, our Visual Vocabulary piece is a great way to practice vocab basics. Test your knowledge and see how many items you can name. The worksheet also includes a series of useful phrases.
Learn MoreFree Brochure for French Language Educators
Open the world to your French language students through educational travel. Often called a “life-changing experience,” an educational tour abroad builds critical language skills in real time, plus provides opportunities for cultural connectivity.
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Did You Know?
ACIS tours are independently deemed so educational that teachers can earn professional development units and students can earn college credit!
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ACIS offers 200+ customizable itineraries to destinations around the world. Let’s work together and change students’ lives.