Study Abroad Programs in French Riviera, France

My daughter made wonderful friends and laughed a lot. Thank you to Arthur, it was an amazing experience that she will absolutely treasure! Great program with excellent communication between Arthur and the parents!

Our expectations were exceeded by Abbey Road. This is a very well run program, and our daughter had an experience she will cherish forever. In her own words... "Going on exchange with Abbey Road was one of the best decisions I've ever made and ended up being the highlight of my summer. I formed many lifelong friendships, significantly improved my French-speaking skills through engaging conversations and immersive classes, and gained a deeper understanding of the culture through the fun excursions."

My daughters participated in this program and had an incredible time. The program offered the right balance of supervision and independence. The experience was incredible, from the food to the field trips. Most of all they appreciated the opportunity to get to know the beautiful city of Nice. The staff took great care to make sure everyone had a wonderful time and remained safe.

My daughter loved her experience in Nice. From a parent perspective the staff and activities offered were above and beyond our expectations. Thanks for providing care and give attention to all kids needs and interests.

I can’t begin to describe the tremendous experience I had during my four weeks with Abbey Road in Nice, France. The program is run by extremely remarkable people who love working with kids and try their hardest to accommodate every need for every student. My favorite part of the program is that they really focus on learning through immersion. Instead of sitting in a desk with a textbook and worksheet to fill out, every morning, they take you out to a cafe or a park and have you learn by playing fun games in French. I had fears that I’d come to France only to be given long lectures by teachers who only wanted to make a quick buck over the summer, and I’m very glad to say I was completely wrong. Every lesson, every class day, every teacher has a fun lesson prepared which teaches the students just as much if not more than what we would’ve learned if we were stuck in a classroom. By providing interactive lessons and genuinely fun lessons, I was motivated to learn and looked foreword to class every day Tied for my favorite thing about Abbey Road, are the fun activities they provide for the students in the afternoon and evening. I did more fun things in four weeks than I think I did in the past four years. Bowling, Parasaling, Karaoke, tubing, many many fascinating museums, tons and tons of beach visits and uncountable other fun things. Im not even beginning to talk about the weekend day trips which really deserve their own little section. Every day when I went to bed I’d reflect on all the things I had done just that same day and never cease to be amazed with all I had done. It’s very nice knowing than almost all activities are optional and if you’re too tired to go out you can always chose to take a breather. The freedom to do what you want is with you. That said, I highly recommend you take advantage of what Abbey Road provides. Lastly, I must note, the entire time I was with Abbey Road, I had to appreciate that I was actually living on the French Riviera, Abbey Road gave me the chance to live the best life I’ve ever lived. I had so much fun meeting new people, exploring interesting places, and do fun things with my new friends. If you are a parent and are looking for an abroad program for your kid, or if you’re a student looking for yourself, I highly highly recommend Abbey Road. You won’t regret it. P.S. (Arthur is great)

Had such a great time!! Unfortunately I decided to come during the highest temperatures recorded in Europe but I had a great time regardless and made lots of friends. The amount of freedom is awesome and it’s such a cool experience I’ll remember forever. Do not hesitate to apply!!

I had so much fun seeing France for the first time and being able to not only explore Nice but other beautiful islands and cities as well. The beaches and small streets were so cool and I had a great time!

I went to Nice, France with Abbey Road for a month-long program and had the time of my life. I was fully immersed into the French language with fun language classes in the mornings and cultural immersion in the afternoons, visiting museums and cafes. I met the most amazing people on this trip and saw the most amazing places all along the Cote d'Azur. This was the best experience of my life so far and I cannot recommend it enough.

I have to say this was a fantastic experience for my son. He loved every minute. In fact, he was only supposed to stay three weeks, but instead, he wanted to stay another week (a bargain) because he met fabulous friends, was able to see historic locations, and learn from terrific professors and teachers. He learned more French in four weeks than he had learned in the past several years of classroom instruction. Truly, we were impressed. Well done! I have nothing negative to say about the program at all.

This summer I spent 40 days crossing the Atlantic ocean with some of the most amazing people I have ever met. The passion and energy that the Sea|Mester crew brought to S/Y Argo is what made my trip so special. I highly recommend any Sea|Mester program to anyone who loves to explore, sail, or wants to push themselves to do something simply extraordinary.

This program was both an excellent learning opportunity and a life-changing experience. I was able to learn seamanship and nautical science under experienced sailors while living at sea. I saw places few ever visit and from a perspective unlike that of a typical student abroad, and I immersed myself in a unique culture - a ship at sea - spurring not only social development but also personal growth. Some of my fondest memories were formed on my voyage and I left with a refined character and a genuinely new outlook on life. I cannot speak highly enough of the program and recommend it without hesitation to anyone with a sense of adventure.