Get out and explore! 大多数学期、学年和夏季课程都提供短途旅行. 学期学生通常有两到三次短途旅行，暑期学习学生通常有一到两次短途旅行. You’ll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we’ve offered in the past.
Bruges, Belgium
乘坐高速列车大力士，穿越北部边境，去探索这座巧克力之城的乐趣, waffles, and French fries. 欣赏布鲁日联排别墅的多彩建筑, climb to the top of the Belfry, and try to catch a glimpse of the North Sea. Listen to the rhythm of horse shoes as a horse-drawn carriage passes nearby. Discover the last brewery still operating in town and sample the local cuisine. 在茶室里享用最好的鲜奶油热巧克力，结束你的旅程，享受终极的巧克力体验, before returning to Paris with a huge smile on your face…and a full tummy!
Avignon and Provence
Hop on the high speed train to Avignon and visit the Palais des Papes, one of Europe’s largest, most important medieval Gothic buildings. 在前往鲁西永的途中，我们将乘坐私人大巴探索普罗旺斯地区的阿尔皮勒, 一个坐落在山顶上的美丽村庄，以其赭石小径而闻名. Follow the trail among ochre cliffs, a landscape that inspired Cezanne and Van Gogh. The next day, 我们将参观法国最美丽的村庄之一:普罗旺斯堡和它的城堡. On the way back to Avignon, 我们将参观普罗旺斯圣雷米的露天市场, and stop at a wine cellar to sample "vin de provence" and local delicacies.
Strasbourg, France and Fribourg, Germany
Discover the eastern region of Alsace. The excursion starts with an in-depth walking tour of the center of Strasbourg, 在那里你会立即注意到日耳曼对建筑和生活方式的强烈影响. 我们将沿着伊尔河乘船游览，穿过小法兰西区，前往欧洲议会, the central institution of European integration. 几个世纪以来，阿尔萨斯和洛林地区一直是许多冲突的对象, with France and Germany fighting for ownership. 两种文化的融合产生了美味的食物，如“choucroute”或“flammekueche”," and fine local beers you can sample during a traditional Alsatian meal. Before leaving, 我们将越过边境前往德国，欣赏黑森林和弗里堡城的景色. 您还可以在一个小型的家庭经营的葡萄园里品尝阿尔萨斯葡萄酒.
Giverny
Whether you’re a novice or a confirmed fan of the Impressionist art movement, Giverny is a don’t-miss destination. The day begins with a visit to a museum dedicated to Monet's life and works. From here, 沿着一条小路穿过郁郁葱葱的花园，那里有一个睡莲池, bamboo patches, and flowers bursting with color (a.k.a. 美丽的风景激发了莫奈的许多画作!) wait to be discovered. Meandering through Monet's gardens will surely work up your appetite; be sure to try some traditional dishes from Normandy. During your free time, 你可以选择去探索印象派博物馆, 这里陈列着莫奈一生中前来参观的几位著名艺术家的作品.
Loire Valley Châteaux
世界上再也没有其他地方能像卢瓦尔河谷一样，拥有如此丰富的保存完好的城堡，这些城堡的历史可以追溯到中世纪到文艺复兴时期. In the comfort of a private coach, you’ll travel through mystical forests to visit Chambord and Chenonceau castles. 昂布瓦兹是该地区中心的一个可爱的步行小镇，你可以在这里停留一站，参观它的城堡. After some souvenir shopping, 你将有机会看到卢克洛斯, Leonardo da Vinci's former home, now a museum dedicated to the artist. The weekend doesn't stop there; you’ll learn about wine production and the particular qualities of Loire Valley wine at a local wine cellar and satisfy your appetite during a traditional French meal. The natural beauty of the landscapes, 皇家建筑的非凡杰作, and the magnificently manicured gardens of the Loire Valley will charm you.
Mont St Michel
几个世纪以来，圣米歇尔山一直是人们仰慕的对象. 不管你到达的是低潮还是涨潮, you’ll be immediately overwhelmed by the majestic rocky island on the horizon. Mont St Michel has been standing for over 1,000 years; throughout the ages, 该遗址一直是诺曼底和布列塔尼之间争论的对象，以确定正确的所有权.
上午爬上蜿蜒的街道，欣赏这座引人注目的哥特式修道院的历史之旅. After all that climbing, 你会想尝尝传统的诺曼菜，比如小龙虾和蛋挞. 在岛附近度过一晚后，我们将前往圣. Malo, a pirate town on the Brittany coast. 在返回巴黎之前，我们将在苹果酒窖停留，在那里您将了解制作苹果酒的过程，并品尝这种轻度酒精苹果饮料的纯苹果酒和双份苹果酒.
Reims
这次旅行会让你的味蕾欲火中燃烧. 亲身体验法国巧克力是如何制作的, spend an afternoon learning about world famous Brie cheese from Meaux and, 参观兰斯和埃佩尔内的香槟酒窖. Seeing the magnificent Cathédrale Notre-Dame, where every French king has been crowned since the days of Jeanne d'Arc, is an incredible experience.
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