Cultural Program

You could lose yourself in Paris, in Europe, in the world. With all the galleries and museums, concert halls and opera houses, villages and towns—and some so temptingly close—there’s an endless amount to see, to know, and to learn. What you need is a guide, someone intimately familiar with the museums of Florence, the back streets of Prague, or the ins and outs of Berlin.

AUP has dedicated faculty members who are willing to be your guide around the world. Throughout the school year, AUP’s Cultural Program organizes faculty-led study trips to the world’s most fascinating places, whether a few steps from campus or across a continent. It also organizes multiple cultural trips and activities during the year near and around Paris, as well as to other regions of France and Europe.

Cultural excursions and activities

Cultural excursions are fun one- or two-day trips that take advantage of the many opportunities close to Paris and within France. They’re not associated with an academic course but you’ll definitely have a fun educational experience.
You could learn to make macarons from a professional French pâtissier or take an oenology and wine tasting class. Maybe you’ll visit the MAC/VAL, a contemporary art museum in suburban Paris dedicated to exploring the intersection between art and social cohesion. Or travel to Normandy’s D-Day sites to discover an important intersection of Franco-American history. New activities and destinations are added every semester, so check the new brochure and CP website as soon as you’ve registered for classes.

Study trips

Bring your classroom study to life with these faculty-led study trips to some of the most fascinating places in Europe and beyond. The trips are closely tied to AUP’s academic curriculum so that you can experience in an immediate and tangible way the ideas you’ve learned about in books and lectures.

Take an art history trip to London, study sustainability in Sweden, discuss the business climate with entrepreneurs in Istanbul, or visit human rights NGOs and war crimes courts from the Bosnia war in Sarajevo and Belgrade. Though most trips last one to four days and take you to destinations within France and Europe, some are longer and can take you to other continents. Check the website and brochure regularly for new opportunities.

Summer program

While attending The American University of Paris during our summer program, there are additional summer cultural excursions available for all students. Escape from Paris for the weekend and visit the quaint yet dynamic city of Amsterdam, or the sunny French Riviera.
In Paris, explore the traditional fashion districts of Palais Royal and Place des Victoires or go behind-the-scenes of the Palais Garnier opera house, followed by a classical ballet performance. The trips and activities are held on weekends and Fridays, allowing students to take advantage of the academic and cultural experiences that Paris and AUP have to offer.

Tickets and events

The cultural program frequently provides reservations or discounted tickets to the many cultural events in and around Paris. Attend a ballet recital at the Opéra Bastille, a musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet, a Paris fashion walk, or a guided museum tour.

Cultural events at AUP

Of course, with the diversity of AUP’s faculty and student body, you don’t have to leave campus to have an intercultural experience. The cultural program partners with student government and official AUP clubs to organize photo exhibitions, film festivals, and celebrations of crafts, cuisine, music, and dance from different parts of the world.
Contact the cultural program office today with your questions about cultural program trips and excursions at AUP.


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