IES Abroad Nice Summer – Arts, Culture, & Creativity

Nice is an ideal location on the French Riviera that has long been a place of inspiration—attracting such literary luminaries as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Virginia Woolf, and artistic geniuses like Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, and Cezanne. Capital of the Côte d’Azur, Nice is the perfect backdrop for honing your skills in creative expression and cultural analysis. Explore the importance of the French Riviera and Southern French culture to the production of literature, film, and art from the 19th century through today. Courses will address texts about the French Riviera, art history focused on artists who produced works in the region, and explore French film, the significance of the Cannes Film festival, and the role of the Riveria in film.

Cook local dishes, play Pétanque with locals, explore the city's diverse culinary culture and traditions through a food tour, and enjoy a wine and cheese tasting. You will also participate in intercultural sessions to connect with local students and improve your French. The program features day trips to Saint Paul de Vence and to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Menton, and a three-day trip to Aix-en Provence and Arles, including a visit to the atelier of Cézanne, the Van Gogh Museum, and Pont du Gard. Courserelated trips will explore the many museums and natural assets of the area, such as the Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse Museums.