Since literally the birth of the United States, Americans have been drawn to Paris. Celebrated expatriates have included Benjamin Franklin, James Fenimore Cooper, Mary Cassatt, Gertrude Stein, Aaron Copeland, Richard Wright, and Jim Morrison. For Americans, Paris seems both excitingly foreign and invitingly familiar, a city that engages the mind as it enchants the heart. Ernest Hemingway once wrote that if you are lucky enough to live in Paris as a young person, "then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."
From the narrow medieval streets near Notre Dame to the futuristic dimensions of the Pompidou Center, Paris is a living monument to centuries of French history, architecture, and tradition. From its grand boulevards to its ancient quartiers, the city unfolds
a dazzling panorama. This capital of culture, glamour, and fashion reflects a passion for style in its buildings and public squares. Music, drama, and dance flourish at the Comedie Francaise, the Opera, and the Theatre National, while such museums as the Louvre, the Cluny, and the Musee d'Orsay offer an incomparable array of artistic treasures. Yet the special charm of Paris resides in everyday scenes at the neighborhood bakery, the local street market, or the nearest cafe.
Summer study in the Left Bank indeed affords an unforgettable experience. LSU in Paris features almost five weeks of concentrated classes and group excursions. As a participant, you will earn six to nine hours of LSU credit, pursuing courses in art, English Literature, French language, literature, culture, and civilization, all adapted to the special opportunities of Paris and filled with diverse extramural activities.
You will be lodged in double rooms at the Foyer International Jean Monnet (FIAP). The FIAP is a modern, comfortable residence center located near the metro line to the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. It is two metro stops from the theatre and entertainment district of Montparnasse, and a short walk from the catacombs and the Park Montsouris.
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