High School Study Abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France

Come experience a quintessential European summer amidst the buzzing streets of London, elegant squares of Paris, sun-drenched promenades of the French Riviera, and vibrant markets of Barcelona! We’ll explore these legendary destinations like locals with an epic train journey — so we can soak in the varied cultures and landscapes of these dynamic countries! Our travels begin in London where we’ll enjoy everything this fantastic city offers – from visiting royal Buckingham Palace, to browsing the colorful stalls of Camden Market, to catching a theater production in the bustling West End. From St. Pancras station, we’ll hop aboard the Chunnel train to be whisked beneath the English Channel toward the City of Light. In Paris, we’ll glimpse the city from atop the Eiffel Tower, taste homemade macarons from a famous patisserie, and take a tour of the world-renowned art of the Musée du Louvre.

The TOCA Program in France at the Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing is a customized two-week interdisciplinary study abroad program. During the program, participants will immerse themselves in the daily practice of painting and drawing, both in the studio and in the landscapes of the South of France. Students will also take part in discussion-based art criticism seminars, day trips to surrounding areas (including coastal towns along the Mediterranean Sea and nearby sites associated with Cézanne), workshops in creative writing, and French language instruction—either survival or conversational, depending on their level. Additional academic and cultural activities round out the experience. This interdisciplinary program is designed to connect all activities into one collaborative process, helping students see more deeply into the world—and into themselves.