Start the day with breakfast at the hotel or with your host family — a typical French breakfast includes coffee, juice, bread, and jam. Good local patisserie option: Pâtisserie Bigot (usually open 7:30AM–7:00PM).
Light walking or optional short visit to Vichy’s Parc des Sources and Opera House — ideal for practicing French with peers while supervised by group leaders. Parc des Sources is open daily (dawn–dusk).
Evening international Halloween party with music and themed activities at Club du Monde; a fun cultural exchange and social event. Typical club event hours: 8:00PM–1:00AM; check local entry rules and ID.
Light party food will be available (snacks / finger food). If preferring a sit-down dinner beforehand, consider a quick meal at a nearby bistro (open evenings from ~7:00PM).
Train to Lyon (approx. 1.5–2h) for a full-day visit; travel time varies by service. Trains typically operate early; check SNCF schedules the day before.
Walk Vieux Lyon’s Renaissance streets and discover the traboules (hidden passageways) — great for history and architecture. Many traboules are accessible 9:00AM–6:00PM but some close earlier; guided options exist.
Lunch at the famous indoor food market Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse for a taste of Lyonnaise specialties; market hours generally from early morning through mid-afternoon (often until 3:00PM–4:00PM).
Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and enjoy panoramic views over Lyon; basilica is typically open 8:00AM–7:00PM but check for any service closings.
Enjoy a typical family breakfast with your host — a chance to practice everyday French and experience local morning routines. Hosts normally serve breakfast between 7:30AM–9:00AM.
Practical workshop where students make and taste crêpes, learning batter techniques and common vocabulary — scheduled 4:00PM–6:00PM and included in the program.
High-ropes and tree-climbing activities supervised by trained staff; schedule provided: 4:00PM–8:30PM (as listed). Great for teamwork and confidence-building.
Afternoon rail transfer to Paris; students will have packed lunches provided for the journey. Travel time approx. 3.5 hours depending on service; confirm platform details in advance.
Arrival in Paris with transfer to the Eiffel Tower (photo stop or timed ascent depending on tickets) and then hotel check-in. The Eiffel Tower is typically open until late evening (times vary seasonally; often until 11:00PM–11:45PM).
Morning guided walking/coach tour covering major sights (Notre-Dame exterior, Latin Quarter, Opéra, and Champs-Élysées). Tours usually start around 9:00AM and last 2–3 hours.
Afternoon visit to the Louvre Museum (open 9:00AM–6:00PM on Saturdays; closed Tuesdays) to see highlights like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Pre-booked timed-entry recommended.
Scheduled departure from Charles de Gaulle Airport at 11:25AM for return to India — say goodbye at the airport and confirm all travel documents are ready.