2027 Trips
Trip 1 · French Immersion Adventure
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!
Conditions
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French learners level A2 and up
Unsure of your level? Take our free Placement Test - Participants must be Alliance Française members
- Maximum of 12 participants for a personalized experience
Registration
Register directly with AF New Orleans and enjoy 5% OFF your trip with coupon code AFRALEIGH5
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
Trip 2 · French Immersion Adventure
Aix-en-Provence
March 20–27, 2027
Click below to join our Zoom Information Session on October 16, 6:00 PM
Conditions
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French learners level A2 and up
Unsure of your level? Take our free Placement Test - Participants must be Alliance Française members
- Maximum of 14 participants for a personalized experience
Important: This trip involves significant walking, so participants should feel confident with sustained physical activity.
Price: $2,900/person
What’s included
- Morning French classes – 18 hours in total
- Serviced apartment accommodation – 7 nights, including breakfast
- Guided tours and activities, all held 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
Serviced Apartment
Aparthotel Adagio Aix-en-Provence Centre
- A 1-room apartment, a 5 minute walk from AF Aix
- Continental breakfast included
- Free wifi
- Kitchen appliances: microwave, 2-burner stove, mini 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 – 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
- 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
Cancellation & 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
- If canceled after February 1 – no refund. However, there may be an option to transfer your registration to someone on the waiting list.
Questions?
Click below to join our Zoom Information Session on October 16, 6:00 PM