France
Community Service & Culture
About the Program
Discover the heart of France through an exciting combination of community service and French language immersion. Students will engage in impactful service projects that benefit local communities while interacting with native speakers in real-world settings. From cultural exchanges to hands-on volunteering, this program offers an enriching way to enhance French language skills, gain a deeper understanding of French culture, and contribute to meaningful projects.
Itinerary
Discover the exciting adventures and impactful moments that await each day on this itinerary!
- Depart from the U.S. on an overnight flight to France
- Flight arrives in Marseilles, meet Global Works leaders, and transfer by private bus to your hotel in Avignon
- Settle into the group hotel, visit the stunning Palais des Papes for an interactive self-guided tour
- Snap a picture at the Pont d’Avignon on the way to dinner
- Dinner as a group in town, and early to bed to prepare for the full week ahead
- Market scavenger hunt in the morning to buy picnic lunch items
- Picnic lunch in the gardens at Rocher des Domes
- Bus transfer to Les Baux de Provence, visit the castle, shop for souvenirs, and stop at Van Gogh’s asylum
- Cooking class at Saint Rémy for dinner
- Transfer to Pont du Gard, walk across the Roman aqueduct and enjoy a picnic lunch
- Afternoon arrival to our host community for a potluck with local families
- Settle into our lodging in Carcassonne
- Workshop useful French language skills and gain important historical context for Carcassonne
- Spend the morning exploring the medieval Cité, including the fortress & castle walls
- Picnic lunch reflection time in the Cité
- Start our service projects, such as restoring heritage sites and maintaining trails
- Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening activity
- Spend the morning at a local school, visit classrooms, and experience a French school day
- Lunch and recess at the school
- Join our new friends for a hike on a nearby trail
- Enjoy dinner in the home of a local host family, split into small groups for dinner and conversation
- Final morning of service and formal conclusion to our restoration projects
- Transfer to Toulouse for lunch and final souvenir shopping
- Walking tour along the river and explore the historic wonders of Toulouse
- Final celebratory dinner, pack, and prepare for departure
- Depart for the airport according to your flight schedule
Educational Focus & Highlights
Discover Medieval France
Explore the medieval Cité of Carcassonne, walking through its fortress and castle walls while learning about the region’s rich historical significance through service and restoration projects.
History & Culture in Provence
Explore the charm of Provence with visits to Les Baux de Provence, Roman ruins, and a cooking class in Saint Rémy, immersing yourself in the region’s rich history and culinary traditions.
Contribute to the Community
Work alongside locals on meaningful community service projects, restoring historical sites and engaging with local schools, creating a lasting positive impact.
A Day in French Schools
Spend a day at a local French school, participating in classes, lunch, and recess while practicing language skills and connecting with French students.
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Lodging
Participants
Participants stay in comfortable, dorm-style rooms that typically accommodate 4-6 students per room. These accommodations are carefully selected and often include locally run hotels or eco-lodges that reflect the culture of the area. Each location is selected to have private meeting spaces for group activities, ensuring both a supportive and appropriate environment for our programs.
Chaperones
Chaperones can expect to stay in private rooms, unless otherwise noted by the Global Works operations team. These rooms are located in the same facility as the student accommodations, allowing for a peaceful environment to relax and recharge without compromising proximity to the group. During homestays, chaperones typically have a choice to either stay with a homestay family or in a nearby hotel (location dependent).
Bring Your Classroom to the World
Collaborate with Global Works on an impactful service-learning travel program for your students.
