CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Architecture & Culture in Paris

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 excursions, witness the grand palace of Versailles and the medieval village of Provins for a deeper look at France's history. Your time in Paris will reveal how design can tell a story, sparking inspiration for your future career in architecture.