Food and Culture of France

Location

Paris, Beaune, France

Program Description

This 3-week summer course in Paris and Beaune, France explores the history and impact of French food on contemporary culture. Through a wide range of experiences and on-site lectures, students will be exposed to the history of French cuisine and its importance in the modern dining experience. They will visit historical and cultural sites that help to demonstrate the history of France and especially Paris. We will visit the Louvre, the Musee de l'Orangerie, take a boat ride on the Seine, have a macaron tour, see most of the famous regions of Paris and eat our way through marketplaces and several famous restaurants.

Location Description

Paris is the center of all French culture. It holds many of the greatest sites and museums in Europe. Beaune, Burgundy, is one of the prettiest towns in all of Europe and the center of Burgundy the famous wine region. There we will bicycle through the vineyards of Burgundy. 

Director

John J. Butt | buttjj@jmu.edu | History

Accommodations

In Paris the students live in a lovely hostel near the center of the city but in a quiet safe location located near metro stations. In Beaune the group lives in a house where we can cook meals and enjoy ourselves after riding bicycles through the countryside.

In Paris students are provided with breakfasts at the hostel. Then a weekly meal allowance covers all lunches and dinners. Several times along the way the group will be eating together either in famous restaurants or in Beaune, meals cooked under the direction of the JMU alumna chef.

Additional Items to Consider

All pertinent information will be provided in advance such as the best cell phone setup, how and what to pack, how to carry a passport, safety measures. etc.

COVID-19 Location Information:

Each country has different requirements upon entry with regard to COVID-19. Please check this website for the most up-to-date information on what is required for the country (or countries) that are part of this program. Please note that this changes often, so we encourage you to check back frequently.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.2

No language requirement

All undergraduate levels welcomed

Open to all majors