VOYAGE EN FRANCEDHS| Madame Ouanzin & Mr. Kessel| Spring Break 2015

France

FRANCE

• Largest country in Western Europe

• 3rd Most Populous country in Europe (66 million)

• #1 Tourist Global Destination

• Culinary Capital of the world

• Europe’s Finest Art

SOAK UP THE CULTURAL AMBIANCE

PURPOSE OF TRIP

• Language emersion opportunity

• Inside view of French culture, history, art, and music

• Make new friends and family with the home stay

• Grow your passion for world travel

POTENTIAL ITINERARY & DATES

Arrive in Paris

Arrival in Sarreguemines

Exploring the town

Strasbourg Europa Park Bitche area

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City tour, cruise on the river Seine, Eiffel Tower visit

Historical city and visit to museums

Smart factory tour, Bliesbruck-Reinheim archaeological park

Tour of the city by bus/Cruise on the river L’ill

Europa Park Factory/museum of Cristalleries of Saint Louis, Citadel of Vauban

EXCHANGE PROGRAM

• Sarreguemines: A lovely city located on the German border

• A long history of art and cultural traditions

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After visiting the highschool go for a cruise on the river Sarre.

A typical home of the region

Our students will be matched with students from our host school . They will correspond with each other throughout the two-year exchange.

PARIS

• No visit to France would be complete without a visit to the City of Lights and Lovers

• Flexible visit according to taste and budget

STRASBOURG

• An immersion in Alsatian Franco-German culture with a medieval past

• Roam the old town’s twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses

Budget: “How much does it cost?” —We will love for all the students who want to go to be able to afford it.

—Right now we have the quote from a travel agency for $1300 for airfare.

—We are still looking for a cheaper airfare to lower the cost for our students.

—Site visit during the trip is approximately $200 per student.

—The price of the train for Germany ( we have not determine the city from which we will be living to go to Sarreguemines. If we live from Frankfurt it will be $55-$60 or $58-$64 yet all depends on the day and time we are taking the train, which will be determine by our departure from Atlanta.). http://www.rome2rio.com/s/Frankfurt-am-Main/Sarreguemines

—Some Lunches and dinner will not be provided during the trip.

—A $200 down payment will be required to reserve airfare. ( the down payment is refundable in case :

-_ the students cancel before airfare reservation is made.

- _ DeKalb county doesn’t approve the trip.

-_ The trip is cancelled for any safety reasons .

Provisional Trip ExpensesMinimum of 10

participantsTotal per

participant TBD but could be around $1500

Total cost includes: airfare, ground transportation, daily excursions, chaperones, insurance

Personal Expenses:

oPassport Book (Age 16 & Older) $100 or

oPassport Book (Under Age 16) $85

oSpending money-approximately $300

oGifts for host family $50

How do I Apply?Complete the Host Information FormAgree to the Conditions of ParticipationComplete the two release forms-one for

France and one for DHSTurn in to Mrs. Ouanzin or Mr. Kessel by:

DATE, along with $25 fee

When will I know if I have been accepted?You will be notified by April 23 if you have

been accepted into the program.Once you are accepted, you and your parents

will need to attend the DATE? Parent Organizational Meeting at 6:00 pm.

At that time, we will verify that the trip is set, we will organize payment due dates, look at travel supplies and suitcase issues, etc. Parents and students will meet again in DATE to finalize details.

Student MeetingsAttendance is required by all students.We will meet at the school, one Sunday afternoon

from 2:00 till 4:00 pm before the trip.These meetings will:

-provide you with necessary skills for safe traveling.

-give you the background knowledge to appreciate what you will be experiencing.

-show me your reliability, responsibility and interest.

-build group cohesion.

Questions?We hope to have you join us on our journey into a new world of international fun , friendship and learning…

There’s nothing quite like home-made blueberry pie at a guest house high in the Vosges mountains!