Date
February 28, 2025
Paris Palimpsest: Walking Through Time
Through guided site visits and interactive discussions, students will uncover the political, artistic and architectural transformations that have shaped Paris over the centuries.
This course will take students through iconic locations, including:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral – Newly restored after the 2019 fire, this Gothic masterpiece has stood for centuries, bearing witness to both triumphs and tragedies.
- The Louvre – Once a royal palace, now the world’s most famous museum, preserving centuries of art and history.
- The Eiffel Tower – Built for the 1889 World’s Fair, it was once meant to be temporary but now stands as the ultimate Parisian symbol.
- The Latin Quarter – A hub of intellectual and revolutionary activity for over 800 years, home to the Sorbonne and Roman ruins.
- Versailles – The extravagant royal palace that became the center of absolute monarchy before the French Revolution.
- Montmartre – The artistic heart of Paris, once home to Picasso, Van Gogh and the birthplace of bohemian culture.
- Le Marais – From aristocratic mansions to a vibrant Jewish and LGBTQ+ community, this district reflects Paris’s ever-changing identity.
Students will explore how political power, artistic expression and social movements have shaped the city, examining everything from royal decrees to modern-day street art.
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The Louvre Museum
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A street in the Le Marais neighborhood
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Versailles
Immersive French: Learn by Living It
Designed for students of all language levels, this interactive course provides real-world French learning experiences. Whether ordering a croissant at a local bakery, navigating the metro or bargaining at a street market, students will develop essential conversational skills in an authentic setting.
Beyond the Classroom: Living in Paris
Students will reside at FIAP Paris, a vibrant international student residence, in comfortable double rooms with private bathrooms. The experience is enhanced by community-building activities such as a Seine River cruise, picnics in the Luxembourg Gardens and group outings to historic sites.
Meals are provided both at the residence and at local eateries, giving students a taste of authentic French cuisine while fostering friendships and cultural exchange.