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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Architecture & Culture in Paris

CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Architecture & Culture in Paris

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Considered the cultural capital of Europe, Paris has long shaped global trends in food, art and architecture. From the Gothic spires of Notre Dame to the industrial Eiffel Tower, the city is a museum without walls. Alongside other Global Navigators, sketch, develop and pitch an architectural design to bring home. Take part in urban observation and sketching sessions. Discover how public spaces influence daily life and how architecture balances beauty with function. Explore contemporary structures like the Fondation Louis Vuitton and the Musée du Quai Branly, each pushing the boundaries of form and material. Outside the classroom, wander galleries in the Marais, stroll Montmartre or people-watch in a Parisian café. Practice your French with local teens on cobblestone squares. On excursion...

Program Highlights

Visit the Eiffel Tower and use observation, sketching and creative thinking to explore the iconic landmark's structure, symmetry and design legacy.

Stroll through the different neighborhoods of Paris on a guided tour as you learn how to spot different architectural styles that dot the city, including Gothic, Art Deco and Neoclassicism.

Participate in a hands-on street art workshop at Bercy Skatepark, where you'll learn about graffiti as a form of modern expression while creating your own piece.

Cruise along the Seine River on a scenic boat tour, drifting past Notre-Dame, the Musée d'Orsay and other landmarks that define the city’s skyline.

Embark on a scavenger hunt through the Louvre Museum, uncovering masterpieces and mysteries as you navigate one of the world's greatest collections of art.