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Bon Voyage Banquet: One Last Bite Together

By Rebecca Fortgang at CIEE

All students from Language and Culture, teachers, PL, and office staff enjoyed a final dinner together Thursday night. We had a large table waiting for us at Piccadilly located right... keep reading

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A Delicious Farewell

By Bethany Malcolm at CIEE

Last night, the Honors Program celebrated the end of a wonderful month at the Brasserie de la Paix in Rennes. Students enjoyed a delicious three course meal, with French specialties... keep reading

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Pot de départ: À bientôt!

By Hannah Reese at CIEE

After four eventful weeks, our Global Navigators have "mixed feelings" about parting ways. It can be difficult to switch back to everyday life after such a transformational experience. As highlighted... keep reading

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A visit to the past

By Karen Sacco at CIEE

This week, students spent time visiting the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne.

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On fait du kayak! Enjoying Rennes via Water

By Stephanie Segretto at CIEE

When the sun is blazing and the temperatures rise, there's nothing more refreshing than spending time on or near water. Our students had the perfect opportunity to cool off and... keep reading

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Atelier Pâtisserie!

By Amy Holcombe at CIEE

Students braved high temperatures this week and got to brush up on their culinary skills during a pastry workshop! They worked in small groups to create a variety of French... keep reading

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Allez au zoo! Discovering Endangered Species Preservation at Parc Bourbansais in Rennes, France

By Stephanie Segretto at CIEE

Parc Bourbansais is a park between Rennes and Saint Malo and it’s no ordinary zoo; it’s one of many of the new types of animal parks concerned with the preservation... keep reading

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Explorons la Bretagne!

By Jeff Pageau at CIEE

One of the highlights of this program for many students are the various excursions offered during their month in Rennes. Last weekend, we explored St-Malo and the surrounding region. Today... keep reading

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Le Mont St. Michel: Climbing up into the Sky, and Sinking down into the Sand

By Michael Dodds at CIEE

Rennes L&C Students visit Mont St. Michel and explore the Bay that surrounds it.

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Château et Parc Zoologique de la Bourbansais

By Rebecca Fortgang at CIEE

Seeing a zoo in France is unlike any other. The zoo students went to see on Friday not only featured a variety of animals, but it also had a castle... keep reading

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A Provincial Weekend Getaway

By Georgianna Horton at CIEE

A weekend away from the city: leave only foot prints, take only memories

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Le parlement de Bretagne à Rennes!

By Doreena Fox at CIEE

On a beautiful afternoon last week in Rennes, the students in the High School Study Abroad Global Navigator Program enjoyed an introduction to the Parlement of Rennes which used to... keep reading

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Au revoir Toulouse!

By Drasia Darrough at CIEE

This morning, Session II Aerospace Engineering students departed with hearts overflowing with joy and memories to treasure for a lifetime! As the sun rose, the excitement in the air was... keep reading

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Local Creations from La Glânerie & Terre de Pastel

By Hannah Reese at CIEE

This week, students tapped into their creative sides during two unique visits. One visit included a tour of La Glânerie, which is an upcycling resource center and store. The students... keep reading

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Discover the Healing Power of Your Backyard: A Hands-On Adventure at Jardin des Mille Pas

By Stephanie Segretto at CIEE

Did you know that your backyard might hold a treasure trove of medicinal herbs? Our students recently discovered this fascinating fact during a visit to the enchanting Jardin des Mille... keep reading