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Spring Flings A "Spring Fling” experience in France . . . . . . for getting the most out of your spring break! Are you connected with a Christian university? Faculty? Staff? Alumnus? Spouse? If so, this Spring Fling experience is for You! Our goal Your experience 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. 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. 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 a passion for French history and culture, Chez Vous Normandy shares with you the spiritual needs and opportunities in France today, preparing you and your students for however God might lead in future service to the French church. 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! To see which universities are sponsoring a “Spring Fling” in the coming year, click here. If you are interested in a future “Spring Fling” opportunity, click here. Find below an overview of the two “Spring Fling” programs currently available – ("Croissant" and "Baguette") - each trip has some common core experiences, but with enough differences between them to make each a worthwhile adventure! (And can be enjoyed in either order!) Sites in Common Both Spring Fling programs "Croissant" and "Baguette" include the following . . . . . . however, each trip follows different educational themes which often varies the experience at each site. 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. -D-Day- Pegasus Bridge Where the British stunned German defenders after landing nearby in gliders, reinforcing the advancement of other Allied troops. -Paris- Sacre Cœur/Montmartre Visit the center of artistic inspiration from the 19th century, inspiring Van Gogh and Picasso. Market An upscale seaside town where we can browse a typical weekly market. -Paris- Versailles -Paris- Arc De Triomphe Exploring the historic palace and gardens that housed French monarchs leading up to the French Revolution. 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. -D-Day- American Cemetery -Paris- Notre Dame -Paris- Tour Eiffel Where thousands of our countrymen lie at rest after sacrificing all for our freedom. A reminder of Paris’ history from the Norman Conquest to the French Revolution and a representation of the evolution of Christianity in France. Witness the magnificent structure that has remained an icon of France’s capital city for over one hundred years. -D-Day- Omaha Beach The D-Day landing spot where intense fighting took the lives of more than 2,000 Allied soldiers. -Paris- Louvre From palace to museum, explore art from around the world dating back thousands of years. Discover the origins for the term “museum” … 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. -D-Day- Arromanches Harbor On Gold Beach, with remnants of the artificial harbor that played a critical role in the Battle of Normandy following D-Day -Paris- Champs Elysee Shopping Enjoy a walk down the historic avenue lined with shops to please any taste. William the Conqueror's Castle -D-Day- Batterie de Longues -Paris- A Roman Medieval Walk 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 Saint Chapelle, Cluny Museum, Roman Ruins, and the Latin Quarter 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! -D-Day- 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 -Paris- Spiritual Heritage Walk Through the French Reformation of the 1500’s (giving birth also to the Louvre), along with Sacré Cœur. -D-Day- Memorial Museum World famous for its rich presentation of artifacts and information surrounding the seismic events of D-Day and World War II. 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. A Fromagerie Normand cows produce cheeses famous the world over - we'll see how that happens! -D-Day- Grand Bunker Discovering the six-story bunker that served as a German Command Post over Sward Beach -D-Day- Utah Beach Museum Marking the exact site of the westernmost landings by American troops on D-Day -D-Day- St. Mere Eglise The first town in Normandy liberated on D-Day, by the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division -Paris- Conciergerie From construction by the first king of France, to a holding cell for a famous queen from the French Revolution… -Paris-Orangerie Originally designed by Monet himself, this museum in the Tuileries Garden exhibits art from famous artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. -Paris- Napoleon's Tomb The final resting place of the exiled emperor, whose reign in France created many of the institutions still in place there today. -Paris- Musée d'Orsay A train station turned museum, visit the place housing sculpture and painting masterpieces. If you are interested in a Spring Break "Fling" for your University, please let us know, and we will update you on the possibilities! Email Us

Opportunities for Churches to Serve Alongside Chez Vous Normandy in France for Churches *Email us for more information Vision Visits - A mission-awareness experience in Normandy and Paris, for North American churches En Direct Online - Online Courses in French through the school year *Email us for more information Service Teams - Ministry teams supporting Normandy ministries

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Online French Courses for Home School Programs and High School Students for Home School/High School Students *Email us for more information En Direct Online - Online Courses in French throughout the school year Mission France - A service-learning trip for high school/homeschool students

Online French Courses and Summer Learning Experiences Abroad in Normandy, France for University Students Chez Vous Summer - Study abroad in France, with or without university credit En Direct Online - Online Courses in French throughout the school year *Email us for more information Chez Vous Semester - Mission service along with full-time language study at a French university

Summer Learning Experiences for Students Seeking to Learn French Chez Vous® Summer Will I ever again have a chance to learn this much, and do this much, in such a short amount of time, on my own, at this price? Documents below now updated for Chez Vous Summer 2026! The Chez Vous Summer Experience Read More → Courses and Tracks available Summer 2026 Schedule! Course Catalog → Application Documents Apply Now → Financial Information and Payments Core Program Fees → Supplemental Services → Make Payments → Request $CAD Wire Instructions → Overview of Application Process & Important Dates Read More → Do you like adventures? Come to France and change your life forever Collect and submit the list of documents Click "Apply Now" and follow the simple application instructions 1. 2. 3. If you are thinking about applying to Chez Vous Summer, we have a few quick questions for you! Click HERE Most efficient way to absorb French language and culture Experience more in 4 weeks than most students do in a semester Make connections and relationships Earn 3 college credits, and a resume enhancement for the future! Possible credit for cross-cultural experience if offered by your university Become a source of spiritual hope for many who need it . . . What great job could I miss out on if I can't speak a little French? What opportunities could pass me by if I don't have any international experience? Hey, we know this isn't easy. Sure, Study Abroad is exciting. BUT, there's the expense, the time, the hassles, the big unknowns. And of course many students worry a little bit about how hard it will be. Can I do well? And will the effort be worth it? And even if I DO make progress in French, how hard will it be getting to know actual French people??? THAT seems a little nerve-wracking too! Please know that we understand these kinds of doubts - they are very normal and very common! Chez Vous is a supportive and family-style program, supporting students like you through these uncertainties and giving you a chance to gain confidence and comfort in French culture and language. With some 350 alumni over 25 years, it is our honor to help you become the International Christian that French people enjoy meeting and talking to. If you are an alum of Chez Vous Summer with whom we have lost touch, we would love to hear from you! Please give us a brief update through just a few questions below . . . thank you! (only 2 1/2 minutes!) Alum Update!

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Plan Educational Experiences for Language Teachers Fall 2026 "En Direct" online French courses (begins 26 August) . . . Click HERE for course descriptions . . . If you have a scheduling conflict please email us at "bonjour@chezvousnormandy.org" for possible options. Register HERE for current courses on offer from this list: FR101 Beginning French I FR102 Beginning French II FR201 Intermediate French I FR202 Intermediate French II FR301 Communicating in French (French Conversation) FR305** Francophone World Survey **English Track available for students in related studies such as Intercultural, Intl Affairs, History, Intl Business, Missions, Francophone Studies, etc. Other Programs currently open for reservations or inquiries . . . There are no Spring Flings currently scheduled for 2027, but check back soon! If you are interested in a future "Spring Fling" opportunity, click here. Click HERE