High School Summer Abroad Blog

Each week students are asked to complete self-reflection journals, and they are a joy to read. Seeing these learners make connections from the classroom to the culture they are experiencing...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

A solemn day in Normandy. After breakfast and a bus ride we began our visit, expanding our knowledge of the Deuxieme Guerre Mondiale (the Second World War). The students visited...keep reading

Tucked away in the "Jardin-des-Plantes quartier" of the 5th arrondissement stands the Great Mosque of Paris. With its white walls and green roof, it is said to be the oldest,...keep reading

Behind an unassuming large wooden door, tucked behind a beautiful Parisian courtyard, is L'Atelier des Sens, a cooking school. Students washed up and kitted out in Chefsquare aprons ready to...keep reading

This week, our students were able to visit the Petit Palais, near the Champs Elysee. The Petit Palais was actually never a palace. It was constructed for the 1900 World's...keep reading

History bite: during the time Baron Haussmann started creating the wide boulevards that make Paris so iconic, in 1862, Louis-Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery in the Madeleine. Soon after, Paris...keep reading

Today, to beat the heat, we left the city to see more of Île-de-France in Sceaux (pronounced SO in English) just outside of Paris. The parc was built in the...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

Tuesday was a warm and sunny day--perfect for a visit of Paris by boat! Following a morning of language classes and a leisurely lunch break, we walked towards the Seine...keep reading