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Tours for Lyon, France

USAC encourages you to participate in the tours; however, they are optional and have an additional fee. Destinations may change at the discretion of the Resident Director.

The following are possible destinations, view term calendars for specifics.

A group of students on the beach during a field study in Calanque outside of Marseille, France.Marseille and Mediterranean Sea

Nestled between sea and hills, Marseille is an amazing city that moves with the seasons and passions and combines the richness of a unique heritage and an intense cultural life. It is a port city with a strong identity that has kept abreast of the changes throughout time to become an important capital of the Mediterranean open to the world. We will travel along the famed Mediterranean Coast and will visit a Calanque, right outside of Marseille, a natural setting which combines pine forests, ochre or white rocks, and plain or terraced vineyards that stretch to the Mediterranean Sea. We will finish our tour of the region with Aix-en-Provence, where the painter Paul Cézanne lived for a few years and painted some of his best masterpieces. Be sure to reserve your spot as these fill early.

A view of traditional German-style buildings along a canal in Strasbourg, France.Strasbourg and the Alsace Region

Located near the border with Germany, Strasbourg is the capital of “Grand Est” region in northeastern France. The city showcases a culture and architecture influenced by both German and French styles. The Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg, with its astronomical clock and panoramic view of the Rhine from its 466-feet-high tower, is a notable landmark.

During this four-day trip, we will have the opportunity to explore the city of Strasbourg, delve into its fascinating history and architecture, and visit its various neighborhoods, including "La Petite France," "La Grande Île," and the European Quarter, where we will tour the European Parliament building. The proximity to Germany will allow students to easily cross the border by simply strolling through the park.

In addition to Strasbourg, we will also venture to the picturesque town of Colmar, hometown of Bartholdi, the architect who contributed to the design of the Statue of Liberty.

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