Find your meaningful connection to France...
...for that little bit of French in you
Spring Flings
A "Spring Fling” experience in France . . .
. . . for getting the most out of your spring break!
​A hassle-free informative plunge into the history and culture for France – a Spring Break trip designed specifically for YOU - university faculty, staff, and spouses.
Spring Fling programs connect you to the rich history, culture, and stunning sites of France, along with the spiritual heritage bequeathed to us through the
French Reformation.
Besides our passion for history and culture, Chez Vous Normandy shares with you the spiritual needs and opportunities in France today, preparing you for however God might lead you (or your students!) in service to the French church.​
For more than 30 years Chez Vous Normandy has been offering study abroad programs and educational trips, such as “Spring Fling,” to Christian universities and schools, to home school groups, and to churches. We take care of all the “hassle,” while you absorb the history and richness of French life.
Also! You will learn the cultural insights you need for stress-free interactions with real French people! No more awkward and mystifying encounters, or embarrassing moments. And these insights work even if you
don’t speak French!​
​Find below an overview of the two “Spring Fling” programs currently available – each trip has some core experiences in common, but enough differences to make each a worthwhile adventure! (And can be enjoyed in either order!)
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To see which universities are sponsoring a “Spring Fling” in the coming year, click here.
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If you are interested in a future “Spring Fling” opportunity, click here.
Sites in Common with both Spring Fling programs "Croissant" and "Baguette" include following. However each trip follows different educational themes, which can vary experience at some sites.
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Mont St. Michel
The mystery and grandeur of the Middle Ages come alive on this mountain, marking the epic battle and ultimate victory by Michael the Archangel over Lucifer.
An upscale seaside town
where we can browse a typical
weekly market.
Pegasus Bridge
Omaha Beach
American Cemetery
Where thousands of our countrymen lie at rest after sacrificing all for our freedom.
Notre Dame
Louvre
Versailles
Exploring the historic palace and gardens that housed French monarchs leading up to the
French Revolution.
The D-Day landing spot where intense fighting took the lives of more than 2,000 Allied soldiers.
Where the British stunned German defenders after landing nearby in gliders, reinforcing the advancement of other Allied troops.
A reminder of Paris’ history from the Norman Conquest to the French Revolution and a representation of the evolution of Christianity in France.
From palace to museum, explore art from around the world dating back thousands of years. Discover the origins for the term “museum” …
Sacre Cœur/Montmartre
Arc De Triomphe
Tour Eiffel
Visit the center of artistic inspiration from the 19th century, inspiring Van Gogh and Picasso.
A symbol of France’s political history from Napoleon I to the Revolution, and a place to honor French soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Witness the magnificent structure that has remained an icon of France’s capital city for over one hundred years.
Spring Fling "Croissant" sites include the following (along with the "common" sites above) . . .
Honfleur
Beautiful and historic coastal village. This ancient harbor town at the mouth of the Seine is filled with quaint shops and artist ateliers.
Arromanches Harbor
​On Gold Beach, with remnants of the artificial harbor that played a critical role in the Battle of Normandy following D-Day
William the Conqueror's Castle
Batterie de Longues
In his capital city during the 1000's we can still visit William the Conqueror's castle, tomb, and more.
The largest German Gun Battery on the Normandy Coast, a formidable threat to D-Day landings on both Gold and Omaha beaches
Memorial Museum
World famous for its rich presentation of artifacts and information surrounding the seismic events of D-Day and World War II.
Roman Ruins
. . . of the Roman capital that governed our region . . . ruins as well as artifacts that include the first evidence of Christianity’s arrival in Normandy!
Pointe du Hoc
Where Army Rangers had to scale sheer cliffs on D-Day to neutralize a German battery threatening both Omaha and Utah beaches​
Champs Elysee Shopping
Enjoy a walk down the historic avenue lined with shops to please any taste.
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A Roman Medieval Walk
Saint Chapelle, Cluny Museum, Roman Ruins, and the Latin Quarter
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Spiritual Heritage Walk
Through the French Reformation of the 1500’s (giving birth also to the Louvre), along with Sacré Cœur.
Spring Fling "Baguette" sites include the following (along with the "common" sites above) ...
Rouen
The first city ceded to the Vikings in the 900's, and where Joan of Arc would be burned at the stake in the 1400's. Narrow cobble-stone streets and the grand Cathedrale that would inspire Claude Monet.
Utah Beach Museum
Marking the exact site of the westernmost landings by American troops on D-Day
Orangerie
Originally designed by Monet himself, this museum in the Tuileries Garden exhibits art from famous artists of the
19th and 20th centuries.
A Fromagerie
St. Mere Eglise
Napoleon's Tomb
Normand cows produce cheeses famous the world over - we'll see how that happens!
The first town in Normandy liberated on D-Day, by the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division
The final resting place of the exiled emperor, whose reign in France created many of the institutions still in place there today.
Grand Bunker
Discovering the six-story bunker that served as a German Command Post over Sward Beach
Conciergerie
From construction by the first king of France, to a holding cell for a famous queen from the French Revolution…
Musée d'Orsay
A train station turned museum, visit the place housing sculpture and painting masterpieces.