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Study Abroad
Belgium & France 2025
Join our group for a whirlwind tour of Belgium and France over Spring Break 2025. Students will explore the capital of Belgium, Brussels, the magnificent canals in Bruges and then tour the beautiful city of Paris, France which is filled with famous monuments and churches. All 10th-12th grade students are welcome to participate.
Belgium & France 2025 Program Overview
Day 1 – TRAVEL DAY
DAY 2 – EXPLORE BRUSSELS
Arrive in Brussels, Belgium. Explore historical and architectural landmarks in this capital of the European Union. In the evening enjoy a traditional Belgian waffle on the Grand Place.
DAY 3 – EXPLORE BRUSSELS
Attend Mass at St Catherine’s Church. Enjoy a Picnic at the Royal Palace Parc and take a guided tour of the city beginning at the Grande Place and its surrounding buildings. Explore the Sablon Quarter, the Cathedral of St. Michael and Gudula.
DAY 4 – EXPLORE BRUGELETTE
Hop on a train to visit Pairi Daiza, a renowned zoological park and botanical garden in Belgium.
DAY 5 – EXPLORE BRUSSELS
Explore Brussels with a Hop-on/Hop-off bus experience seeing the city’s major attractions. Indulge in the art of praline-making at a hands-on workshop, where you will learn the secrets of crafting these delectable Belgian chocolates.
DAY 6 – EXPLORE BRUGES
Catch a train to Bruges for the day which is famous for its web of canals and its long tradition of lace making. Enjoy the day strolling and exploring this beautiful city.
DAY 7 – EXPLORE PARIS
Board a private bus to Paris to check in to hotel. That evening, board a glass-topped “bateau mouche” and relax on a refreshing cruise through the Seine River with a superb view of Paris.
DAY 8 – EXPLORE PARIS
Visit the renowned Musee de Louvre with its famous collection of art including the Mona Lisa. Enjoy time at a local and picturesque market. Stroll through the Île de la Cité and Île de St. Louis, two historic and beautiful neighborhoods in Paris. See Notre Dame Cathedral, The Conciergerie, and St. Chapelle.
DAY 9 – EXPLORE PARIS
Stroll down the most famous avenue in Paris, The Champs Élysée. Climb atop de Arc de Triomphe to enjoy the view of the city. Discover the magnificence of the Eiffel Tower as you walk through the Champs de Mars, one of the largest green spaces in Paris
DAY 10 – TRAVEL HOME
- Registration for the trip is now open
- Only 10-12 grade students can participate in this program
- Trip will remain open until the trip is full
- Limited spot available
Thank you for your interest in the Belgium/ France program. At this time, the program is FULL.
You may contact Madame and ask to be put on the waitlist if a spot should open.
Click HERE to register and make deposit to secure our spot.
Cost of trip is $4100
- In order to register, a student may not have any outstanding financial obligations to the school
- Payments must be made through the FACTS Tuition Management System
- If you are currently paying your Aquinas tuition through the FACTS, the program fee will be added to your monthly payments from the time you register until February.
- If you are not currently on the FACTS tuition Management system, you will need to add an account. Click HERE to sign up for this account.
- $4100 will be divided into equal payments from the time you register until the last payment that will come out in February 2025
- All money is non-refundable through Aquinas
- Travel and medical insurance included in total cost
- Optional travel upgrade insurance can be purchased additionally for $83.50 Details of the plan can be found at the bottom of this page **
- Meals: Breakfast included every day. Need about $350 for additional meals.
- Passport is required
- Apply for passport ASAP
- Takes about 12-15 weeks for a passport to come in
- Cost of Passport $130 plus $35 application fee
- Make an appointment
- Must turn in a copy of passport to Madame DeVos by December 16, 2024
- For more information and forms: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.htm
