2027 Trips
1-New Orleans Carnival
January 3–10, 2027
Ready for a week of French, fabulous food, lively music and a little Mardi Gras magic? Join the Alliance Française de Raleigh and our
friends at the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans for a one-week French immersion adventure in the heart of New Orleans!
Practice your French in daily classes, dive into the city’s French and Creole heritage, wander its colorful neighborhoods, savor Louisiana flavors, soak up the music - and then put on your parade shoes and march in the Joan of Arc Parade to kick off Mardi Gras!
And because New Orleans knows how to celebrate, the parade is followed by a festive medieval banquet. French immersion has
never been quite this much fun!
Price & Conditions
- For French learners level A2 and up
- Participants must be Alliance Française members
- Maximum of 12 participants for a personalized experience
Enjoy 5% OFF your trip with coupon code AFRALEIGH5.
Register directly with AF New
Orleans
Price: $2,800/person
What’s included
- Daily French classes and immersion activities
- Hotel accommodation, incl. breakfast
- Local cuisine for lunch
- Airport transfer & local transportation
- Guided tours in French
- Participation in the Joan of Arc Parade & Medieval Banquet
Click below for details
2-Aix-en-Provence
March 20–27, 2027
Conditions
- For French learners level A2 and up
- Participants must be Alliance Française members
- Maximum of 14 participants for a personalized experience
Price: $2,900/person
What’s included
- Morning French classes - Monday through Friday
- Hotel accommodation - 7 nights, including breakfast
- Guided tours and activities in French
- Group led by Claire Barthelemy, Executive Director of AF Raleigh
Group Classes
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Monday through Friday, 9am - 1pm
On Thursday, leave class at 11am to go explore the farmer's market
- 10-15 students per class
- You'll be placed in level specific classes with other students from AF Aix/Marseille
Hotel Residence
Aparthotel Adagio Aix-en-Provence Centre
- A 5 minute walk from AF Aix en Provence
- Continental breakfast included
- Free wifi
- Basic kitchen appliances with utensils: microwave, small stove, fridge, coffee maker
- Onsite use of laundry room for a fee
Cultural Activities
Arrival Saturday, March 20, 2027
Departure Saturday, March 27, 2027
The cultural program runs from Sunday, March 21 through Friday, March 26.
Program Fee
$2,900/person - includes lodging and breakfast, morning classes & cultural activities in the afternoon, 1-day excursion
to Arles and Les Baux, lunches and dinners on your own.
Payment Schedule
Payment in 3 installments
1- Upon online registration: $100 non refundable registration fee
per participant
2- By November 30, 2026 $1,400
3- By January 30, 2027 $1,400
Excluded from the program fee are:
- Transportation to and from Aix-en-Provence (to be arranged on your own)
- Lunch & dinner
- Participants must purchase insurance for the length of the program. It must include health, repatriation and personal liability.
- Incidentals
Cancelation & refund policy:
- If canceled before December 30 - 100% refund after deduction of the $100 registration fees
- If canceled between December 31 and January 31 - 50% refund after deduction of the $100 registration fees
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If canceled after February 1 - no refund. However, there may be an option to transfer your registration to someone on the waiting
list.
Questions? contact us at info@afraleigh.org