1. VOYAGE EN FRANCEVOYAGE EN FRANCE DHS| Madame Ouanzin & Mr. Kessel| Spring Break 2015DHS| Madame Ouanzin & Mr. Kessel| Spring Break 2015

2. France

3. FRANCE Largest country in Western Europe 3 rd Most Populous country in Europe (66 million) #1 Tourist Global Destination Culinary Capital of the world Europe’s Finest Art

4. SOAK UP THE CULTURAL AMBIANCESOAK UP THE CULTURAL AMBIANCE

5. PURPOSE OF TRIPPURPOSE OF TRIP Language emersion opportunity Inside view of French culture, history, art, and music Make new friends and family with the home stay Grow your passion for world travel

6. POTENTIAL ITINERARY & DATESPOTENTIAL ITINERARY & DATES Arrive in Paris Arrival in Sarreguemi nes Exploring the town StrasbourgEuropa ParkBitche area April 2ndApril 4 th April 5 th April 6 th April 7 th April 8 th City tour, cruise on the river Seine, Eiffel Tower visit Historical city and visit to museums Smart factory tour, Bliesbruck- Reinheim archaeologica l park Tour of the city by bus/Cruise on the river L’ill Europa ParkFactory/mus eum of Cristalleries of Saint Louis, Citadel of Vauban

7. EXCHANGE PROGRAMEXCHANGE PROGRAM Sarreguemines: A lovely city located on the German border A long history of art and cultural traditions

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9. After visiting the highschool go for a cruise on the river Sarre.

10. A typical home of the region Our students will be matched with students from our host school. They will correspond with each other throughout the two-year exchange.

11. PARIS No visit to France would be complete without a visit to the City of Lights and Lovers Flexible visit according to taste and budget

12. STRASBOURG An immersion in Alsatian Franco- German culture with a medieval past Roam the old town’s twisting alleys lined with crooked half- timbered houses

13. Budget: “How much does it cost?” — We will love for all the students who want to go to be able to afford it. — Right now we have the quote from a travel agency for $1300 for airfare. — We are still looking for a cheaper airfare to lower the cost for our students. — Site visit during the trip is approximately $200 per student. — The price of the train for Germany ( we have not determine the city from which we will be living to go to Sarreguemines. If we live from Frankfurt it will be $55-$60 or $58-$64 yet all depends on the day and time we are taking the train, which will be determine by our departure from Atlanta.). http://www.rome2rio.com/s/Frankfurt-am- Main/Sarreguemineshttp://www.rome2rio.com/s/Frankfurt-am- Main/Sarreguemines — Some Lunches and dinner will not be provided during the trip. — A $200 down payment will be required to reserve airfare. ( the down payment is refundable in case : - _ the students cancel before airfare reservation is made. - _ DeKalb county doesn’t approve the trip. - _ The trip is cancelled for any safety reasons.

14. Provisional Trip Expenses Minimum of 10 participants Total per participant TBD but could be around $1500 Total cost includes: airfare, ground transportation, daily excursions, chaperones, insurance Personal Expenses: o Passport Book (Age 16 & Older) $100 or o Passport Book (Under Age 16) $85 o Spending money- approximately $300 o Gifts for host family $50

15. How do I Apply? Complete the Host Information Form Agree to the Conditions of Participation Complete the two release forms-one for France and one for DHS Turn in to Mrs. Ouanzin or Mr. Kessel by: DATE, along with $25 fee

16. When will I know if I have been accepted? You will be notified by April 23 if you have been accepted into the program. Once you are accepted, you and your parents will need to attend the DATE? Parent Organizational Meeting at 6:00 pm. At that time, we will verify that the trip is set, we will organize payment due dates, look at travel supplies and suitcase issues, etc. Parents and students will meet again in DATE to finalize details.

17. Student Meetings Attendance is required by all students. We will meet at the school, one Sunday afternoon from 2:00 till 4:00 pm before the trip. These meetings will: -provide you with necessary skills for safe traveling. -give you the background knowledge to appreciate what you will be experiencing. -show me your reliability, responsibility and interest. -build group cohesion.

18. Questions? We hope to have you join us on our journey into a new world of international fun, friendship and learning… There’s nothing quite like home- made blueberry pie at a guest house high in the Vosges mountains!