Jennifer Baldwin

Our weekend getaway brought us to the lovely city of Lille, about 125 miles to the north of Paris. Students packed their bags and loaded themselves into the buses after... keep reading

In the heart of Paris near the Opéra Garnier, the Musée du Parfum is an instructive museum concept that brings the making of French perfume to life. CIEE students were... keep reading

The Marais is a historic district in Paris that spreads over the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. This district is known for being one of the more upscale and trendy areas... keep reading

Montmartre is in the 18th arrondissement of Paris and is known for its artistic history. Montmartre is actually a large hill, and at the top is the well-known basilica of... keep reading

Le Cent Quatre, which means "The 104," is a cultural center in the 19th arrondisement of Paris. For many years, the building housed undertakers and is today recognized as a... keep reading

Written by Program Leader, Tracy Gallo...Saturday, July 17, 2021, students took a regional train from Paris to Versailles to spend the day visiting the castle and gardens of the French... keep reading

Bastille Day (July 14th) is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. Celebrations take place all over France, and there is nowhere better... keep reading

Violets are a symbol of Toulouse. It is said that they were introduced to France in the mid-19th century by Napoleon and became famous throughout Europe by the beginning of... keep reading

Toulouse is known around the world as being the center of France's aerospace industry, and this week our CIEE students got to see first-hand why it has such an interstellar... keep reading

Last weekend, the students in groups C and D had the chance to visit the medieval walled city of Carcassonne. The fortified city has two outer walls with over 50... keep reading