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Arts in Paris Housing

The Arts in Paris program offers two types of housing: dormitory and home stay.

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To offer students participating in the program maximum freedom, housing is provided in a student residence, La Cité internationale universitaire de Paris, which is located across from the large Montsouris Park, in the south of the city. The Cité universitaire is run by the University of Paris system; residents come from all over the world as well as the many regions of France. The Cité universitaire is well served by the Paris public transportation system: the express subway line (RER), the tramway, and several bus lines. The single rooms at the Cité universitaire are equipped with sinks and hot water; showers, toilets, and kitchens are found on each floor. A larger kitchen is found on the ground floor of the building, which also has a library, study space, and a computer room. The Cité universitaire is located approximately 35 minutes from the Wells Center and 40 mins from the language school.

Students may also choose the home stay option if they want to put more emphasis on learning the language, and on experiencing French customs. The home stays are located near convenient subway lines and may be located throughout the city (though every attempt is made to find home stays near the Wells Center and the language school, this cannot be guaranteed). Home stay provides some meals for the student, usually breakfast every day and 2-3 dinners per week.

“I can't say enough good things about the Wells Program in Paris. Since my college did not have the resources to practice fine arts on a high level, I was determined to immerse myself in painting, photography, and ceramics in Paris. Painting in the Louvre was an unforgettable and extremely important experience for me and [for] my development as a painter.” —A.S., Colgate University

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“I can't say enough good things about the Wells Program in Paris. Since my college did not have the resources to practice fine arts on a high level, I was determined to immerse myself in painting, photography, and ceramics in Paris. Painting in the Louvre was an unforgettable and extremely important experience for me and [for] my development as a painter.” —A.S., Colgate University