Overview
Our program brings you the best of both worlds: the consistency you rely on and the flexibility your group needs.
Enhance your students’ French language skills on a culturally immersive tour to the enchanting Cote d’Azur town of Antibes. In the mornings, students will sharpen their language skills with vocabulary and grammar lessons. In the afternoons, they’ll have real-world practice at markets and museums as they explore the nearby sparkling Mediterranean resort areas of Cannes, Nice, and Monaco. Students will broaden their horizons even further through homestays with local families.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to France (Nice)
Day 2
Arrive in Nice
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Travel to Antibes
Overnight in homestay
Day 3
French language and culture classes
Participate in language classes to help enhance your cultural understanding and linguistic skills.
Cooking class
Participate in a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare the Provençal specialty Le Pan Bagnat, starting with a visit to a local market to select fresh ingredients.
Learn to play Pétanque with local players
Learn to play pétanque with local players and experience one of France’s favorite pastimes. Try your hand at this game of boules, similar to bocce, as you mix and mingle with locals. The lesson, held in French with translation by your Tour Director if needed, lasts one to two hours and ends with a refreshing beverage to celebrate the match.
Overnight in homestay
Day 4
French language and culture classes
Participate in language classes to help enhance your cultural understanding and linguistic skills.
Cannes excursion
Cannes is a celebrated Mediterranean resort, best known for its world-famous film festival, but there’s much more to this glamorous town. The city features beautiful architecture, palm-lined boulevards, and some of the Riviera’s finest beaches. You will have free time to explore the area at your own pace.
Overnight in homestay
Day 5
French language and culture classes
Participate in language classes to help enhance your cultural understanding and linguistic skills.
Nice excursion
Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur, blends seaside beauty with rich history. Walk along the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais to observe daily life on the Riviera, explore the elegant Musée Masséna to learn about regional art and history, and hike up Castle Hill (Colline du Château) for panoramic views of the harbor and Baie des Anges.
Overnight in homestay
Day 6
French language and culture classes
Participate in language classes to help enhance your cultural understanding and linguistic skills.
Picasso Museum visit
Explore more than 3,000 works spanning 75 years of Picasso’s evolving style, along with pieces from his personal collection. The collection was acquired by France in lieu of inheritance taxes from Picasso’s estate.
Antibes scavenger hunt
Take part in an educational scavenger hunt through eight iconic sites in Antibes, exploring French culture through landmarks, symbols, and lively local markets.
Overnight in homestay
Day 7
French language and culture classes
Participate in language classes to help enhance your cultural understanding and linguistic skills.
Grasse excursion
Explore the Provençal town of Grasse, long recognized as the center of France’s perfume industry. Surrounded by fields of lavender, jasmine, and rose, Grasse offers insight into the science, history, and craftsmanship of fragrance. At the Musée International de la Parfumerie, students examine exhibits that trace perfume-making from ancient civilizations to modern production.
Overnight in homestay
Day 8
Monaco full-day excursion
Spend a full day exploring the Principality of Monaco, one of the world’s oldest monarchies and its most densely populated sovereign nation. Founded as a Greek settlement and ruled by the Grimaldi family since 1297, Monaco blends rich history with Mediterranean culture. Visit the iconic Casino de Monte-Carlo on a guided tour and learn about its role in global film and culture, then explore the dramatic cliffside Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, home to thousands of marine species and exhibits highlighting ocean science and exploration.
Overnight in homestay
Day 9
Return home
Optional Extension
Extend Your Journey to Provence and Antibes
On Day 7, extend your journey to Provence, where you’ll explore Les Baux-de-Provence, see the ancient Pont du Gard and discover the Roman heritage of Nîmes. Take in the Mediterranean coast on a Calanques cruise before returning to Antibes to continue your French language and culture classes. Enjoy free time in Antibes and excursions to Grasse and Monaco, including visits to the International Perfume Museum and Oceanographic Museum.
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theater tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
Already Included
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Transportation to and from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Daily meals, with options varying by program. Ask your Account Manager for details
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
High school credit for students in grades 6-12, or college credit for students in grades 9-12, upon completion of the travel program and required WorldStrides online coursework
Tips for local guides and drivers (excluding multi-day bus drivers)
Language-intensive classes (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Antibes
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.