Homestay in La Rochelle & Paris
A dynamic stay combining language immersion, cultural discoveries, and a variety of leisure activities for an unforgettable experience with a host family.
Detailed program
Day 1: Arrival in Nantes
You arrive at Nantes airport. You are then transferred by coach to La Rochelle.
You’ll be welcomed by a host family for a total immersion experience.
Day 2: La Rochelle
You take your first French course to start learning. Take part in a guided walking tour of La Rochelle to discover this charming city.
Overnight with your host family.
Day 3: La Rochelle – Marais Poitevin
You attend your second French course. You leave by coach for the Marais Poitevin, where you enjoy a two-hour canoe trip through the marshes.
Return and overnight with your host family in La Rochelle.
Day 4: La Rochelle
Spend the whole day with your host family, discovering the French way of life.
Overnight with your host family.
Day 5: Fort Boyard
Your third French course. You’ll embark on a two-hour cruise to discover the famous Fort Boyard, a former prison fort turned game show filming location.
Overnight with your host family in La Rochelle.
Day 6: Ile d’Oléron
You attend your last French class. You leave for an excursion to the Ile d’Oléron to visit the famous oyster-farming site of Fort Royer.
Return and overnight with your host family in La Rochelle.
Day 7: Puy du Fou
Spend the whole day at Le Puy du Fou, voted the best park in the world, where you’ll attend the world’s most famous show.
Night in a youth hostel in Nantes.
Day 8: Nantes
Discover the Machines de l’Île in Nantes and the carrousel of marine worlds, inspired by the fantastic tales of Jules Verne. You are free to explore the city of Nantes.
Overnight in a youth hostel in Nantes.
Day 9: Loire Valley
Departure for the Loire Valley. Visit Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci’s last home. Discover the Château de Chambord, a jewel of the Renaissance. Transfer by coach to Paris.
Overnight in a youth hostel in Paris.
Day 10: Paris
Explore the Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris. Head to the Trocadéro to admire the Eiffel Tower, the capital’s emblematic symbol.
Overnight in a Paris youth hostel.
Day 11: Versailles
Full day devoted to discovering the Château de Versailles and its magnificent gardens, and immerse yourself in the world of French royalty.
Night in a Paris youth hostel.
Day 12: Paris
Visit the Musée du Louvre, the world’s most famous museum. Walk through the Jardin des Tuileries, home to the Olympic flame for the 2024 Games, then discover the Montmartre district and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica.
Overnight in a Paris youth hostel.
Day 13: Paris
A one-hour cruise on the Seine on a Parisian boat, to admire the city’s emblematic monuments. Visit the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, with free time for strolling and shopping.
Overnight in a Paris youth hostel.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Paris airport by coach and departure.
Services included
- Transportation by coach or minivan according to the number of participants
- 13 nights in a hotel, youth hostel or accommodation center
- Half-board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 14
- Visits and excursions as described in the program
- Travel file for tour leader
- VOYEL assistance 24 hours a day
Good to know
Program duration and activities can be modified
Optional / supplement
- Services of a VOYEL guide
- Lunches