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5 Tips for High School Students Considering a Summer Abroad in Rennes
Studying abroad in a completely different country can be daunting but such a rewarding experience. I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Rennes, France in the summer of... keep reading
CIEE's First French Immersion Teacher Site Visit in Rennes
This blog was written by Karen Haller Beer, the Managing Editor for the HSSA World Language Curriculum. When I learned that I was going to have the opportunity to co-host... keep reading
Bon Voyage Banquet: One Last Bite Together
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
A Delicious Farewell
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
On fait du kayak! Enjoying Rennes via Water
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
Allez au zoo! Discovering Endangered Species Preservation at Parc Bourbansais in Rennes, France
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
Explorons la Bretagne!
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
Le Mont St. Michel: Climbing up into the Sky, and Sinking down into the Sand
Rennes L&C Students visit Mont St. Michel and explore the Bay that surrounds it.
Château et Parc Zoologique de la Bourbansais
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
Le parlement de Bretagne à Rennes!
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
Discover the Healing Power of Your Backyard: A Hands-On Adventure at Jardin des Mille Pas
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
The Scars of World War in France
A little quirk of mine when I travel to France is that I love to visit French cemeteries. And not just renowned cemeteries like Père-LaChaise in Paris where you can... keep reading
Komz a rez brezhoneg ?
If you were asked what language is spoken in France, you would naturally say “French”. But, did you know that France also has nearly 75 different regional languages and dialects... keep reading
Street... Art?
Claude Monet. Auguste Renoir. Vincent Van Gogh. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Edgar Dégas. Paul Cézanne. Auguste Rodin. Paul Gaugin These are probably the names that come to mind when we think... keep reading
History Comes to Life at the Parlement de Bretagne
On Monday, students in the Honors Program learned about the past and present of the French legal system at the Parlement de Bretagne. Many of our students love learning history... keep reading