French Excellence Summer School
with Hoppyssime
Spend a week in Paris under ideal conditions, with accomodation at the FEU
Experience French heritage like never before! Discover luxury, craftsmanship, and culture this summer with our immersive Summer School. Give your students a unique experience with a tailor-made Summer School. Dive into the world of luxury and its exceptional craftsmanship, explore French heritage through its gastronomy and arts, and meet passionate experts and artisans.
Spend a week in Paris under ideal conditions, with accommodation on the Campus of the Fondation des États-Unis, right in the heart of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris.
Contact us to receive the full brochure and detailed pricing.
Contact us at: hoppyssime@fondationdesetatsunis.org
Summer School Program Presentation
Discover French excellence
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Fashion
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Food
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Art
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Architecture
School Itinerary
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Day 1: Fashion & French Excellence
A lecture by Françoise BATHIE to introduce the week and discuss about fashion, food and art. Meeting with an embroider in her workshop : you will leave with your own creation ! Short walk in the Bastille quarter : a trendy place for fashionistas and foodies.
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Day 2: Parisian Haute-Couture
The history of haute couture through a discovery walk along the avenue (1h30). DIOR Gallery visit. Free time for discovery.
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Day 3: From traditional market to fine grocery
Meeting at a Parisian traditional : chat & taste ! Le Bon Marché store tour with Françoise BATHIE + VIP welcome. Visit the best fine grocery store in Paris : La Grande Epicerie de Paris.
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Day 4: Paris for food lovers
Meeting a traditional chocolate maker. Place Vendôme guided tour by Françoise BATHIE. Mathieu Lustrerie visit, an atelier dedicated to the restoration of chandeliers for historical monuments, with a cheese and wine tasting following.
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Day 5: From art to craftsmanship
Learn about the history of perfume through a workshop led by a fragrance expert and delve into the perfumer history and artistry. Discover an unusual place in the heart of Paris dedicated to craftsmanship. Meet a gilding workshop that will tell us about its family history and introduce us to its forward-looking expertise.
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All week long: Tips for exploring Paris
Tips for lunch and dinner. Parisian adresses for shopping. Museums and exhibition recommendations.
The Organizers
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Born and raised in Paris, France, but shaped by the world, Charlotte has lived and worked in London, New York State, Finland, China and Arizona, always returning to her beloved Paris, a city that fuels her passion for exploration, collaboration and bold ideas. Holding a Master’s Degree from Sorbonne University and the Agrégation in English, she has built a career at the crossroads of higher education, international cooperation, entrepreneurship, and project leadership.
At CY Cergy Paris University, Arizona State University and within the Eutopa Alliance of Universities, she has led and supported many local, European and global initiatives, moving them from early concepts to concrete, operational realities. Charlotte is an experienced project manager used to working with diverse stakeholders, complex institutional environments and ambitious roadmaps. Passionate about experimentation and cultural exchange, Charlotte sees each collaboration as an opportunity to connect people, ideas and territories.
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Françoise graduated from ESSCA in 1996 and has held a CAPES in Economics and Marketing since 2013. She has developed her marketing experience within major groups such as SARALEE and CHANTELLE. There she acquired real expertise in Marketing and Fashion. Her career has also given her an in-depth understanding of marketing issues relating to collectioning, anticipating trends and changing consumer behaviour. Experiential marketing, behavioural science and lifestyle are her areas of expertise.
Founder of the Hoppyssime agency, she offers made-to-measure to premium clientele around French know-how, with a view to creating a special and lasting bond between brands and their customers. The agency is particularly committed to training and communication in all aspects of the arts, luxury and fashion. She works with students from leading business schools (SCIENCES PO Paris, HEC, Dauphine…), the Château de Versailles and luxury brands (DIOR, CELINE…) through lectures, learning expeditions…
Hoppyssime is your privileged partner from the very first contact: identifying your needs, making suggestions and any necessary adjustments, being present on the day of the event and providing a written debrief. They offer tailor-made packages with original themes for amazing experiences. They work with over a hundred craftsmen, luxury houses and unusual venues. Our relationships enable us to create experiences that are truly tailored to your requirements.
