Accommodation and Meals
Institut de Touraine Residence Accommodation
Student residences are located in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Tours, and are approximately a 20-minute walk from the Institut de Touraine. Each student will have their own small single studio apartment, with mailbox, intercom, private washroom and small kitchenette (with cutlery, plates and cooking utensils). The buildings will also house other non- U of T students.
There is no pre-paid meal plan available. Students can prepare self-made meals in residence or purchase meals at nearby restaurants and cafés.
Group Flight
There is no group flight for this program; students must make their own travel arrangements. Summer Abroad will provide a "recommended" flight to students upon admission. A group bus will be available to transport students from the airport in Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to the residence in Tours, and back at the end of the program. The timing of the airport transfer will align with the timing of the recommended flight.
Students who choose to arrive earlier or leave later than the program dates will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation for the extra day(s).
Entry Requirements
All students are responsible for making sure that their necessary travel documents are in order for them to enter France as visitors. Information on the entry requirements is available by visiting the Global Affairs Canada website. Please note that most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19.
Information on visitor entry requirements is also available from the Consulate General of France at http://www.consulfrance-toronto.org
NOTE: International students who need to apply for a short-stay visa should apply for it in Toronto. Students can request a letter of support to assist with their visa application by emailing france.abroad@utoronto.ca AFTER admission, following the deposit payment deadline.
EDIA and France
As you plan your Summer Abroad journey, it is important to take the steps to decide whether this program is the right fit for you, and fits your individual needs related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). Summer Abroad has put together an online webpage for EDIA resources and information in Tours, France, which contains information regarding how to navigate Tours, France with your unique lived identities, as well as relevant accessibility information.
Health and safety information: all students admitted to the Summer Abroad program are required to successfully complete an online Safety Abroad Workshop, which will provide information and advice on international health and safety issues. Students are also required to attend the online France Pre-departure Orientation in May (details shared with students after admission).