ASA in Nice Activities
ASA's daily afternoon and evening activities are designed to make sure that you have plenty of chances to make the most of your time in Nice. Outdoor activities such as swimming, parasailing, volleyball, scuba classes, and the local favorite, petanque, are complemented by cultural trips, including the Marc Chagall Museum, the Roman ruins of Cimiez, and the Matisse Museum. In the evenings, ASA staff will organize activities such as films, dances, discussion groups, exercise classes, pizza parties, trips to the movies and bowling. We'll also take advantage of special summer events, including the Nice Jazz Festival, Bastille Day celebrations, and local festivals.
ASA in Nice Trips
Each Saturday and Sunday, ASA offers unforgettable excursions that will allow you to experience the Côte d'Azur in all its diversity, from medieval perched villages and bustling resort towns to fabulous museums and Mediterranean cruises.
The program includes the following highlights:
- Rafting on the river Var
- Sandy beaches and shopping in Cannes and St. Tropez
- Picasso Museum in Antibes
- Popular summer resort of Juan-les-Pins
- Monaco & Monte Carlo's famous casino
- Dinner in Menton on the Italian border
- Provençal market
- Fondation Maeght in the famous artist colony of St. Paul de Vence
- Private showing of the Chapelle du Rosaire, the final work of Henri Matisse
Get ready to:
- live in Nice's most historic student residence, the Lycée Masséna, located in the heart of the old town
- participate in activities such as parasailing, scuba, swimming and volleyball
- receive French instruction from native faculty from the University of Nice
- enjoy access to the tremendous cultural and social resources of Nice
- study a variety of topics, including: Art History, Cinema, Cooking, French Literature, French Conversation and Studio Art
- visit a wide range of cities and town throughout the French Riviera
your itinerary
| July 2 | Depart from US | July 18 | Cannes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3 | Arrive in Nice - Orientation | July 24 | Monaco - Menton | |
| July 5 | Classes begin | July 25 | St. Tropez | |
| July 10 | Antibes - Juan les Pins | July 27 | Farewell dinner | |
| July 11 | Rafting | July 28 | Depart for US | |
| July 17 | Vence - St. Paul de Vence |