Summer Abroad France

Monuments & Memory

Paris, Mont Saint-Michel—France

• Dates – July 4–July 31, 2027
• Max Enrollment – 30
• Taught In – English
• Prerequisites – No
• Academic Area – Humanities

Program Overview

Paris is our classroom. No French experience required. Immerse yourself in Parisian life by relaxing at a café terrace to people-watch, creating your own Impressionist painting and keeping a travel journal or blog to share with friends and family. Explore iconic destinations including the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, Monet’s Gardens in Giverny and Mont Saint-Michel during an overnight excursion to Normandy. These experiences are the foundation of the course as we learn to "read" monuments and examine how Paris remembers historical moments through art and public memory. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of French history and discover how art, history and society intersect. Spend a month living and learning in one of the world's most inspiring cities. Taught in English. No prerequisites.

Program Contacts

• Program Coordinator – Jasmine Li
• Instructor – Zachary Scovel

Program Highlights

• Live and study in Paris for four weeks with its monuments, museums and neighborhoods as your classroom.
• See world-famous works of art at the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, and visit the Palace of Versailles.
• Spend a night in Normandy while visiting the iconic Mont Saint-Michel.
• Experience Parisian life and culture through cafés, markets, gardens, journaling and independent exploration.
• Learn to "read" Paris through its monuments, public art, museums and historic spaces.