Bonjour ! Welcome to our blog for the DukeEngage France ‘25 program in Saint-Avold.

Students, families, and visitors, you can read our weekly blog updates by clicking on the links in the table of contents below. You can also use the pop-up menu on the right-hand side or simply keep scrolling down to read our news, stories, see photos, and watch our videos!

TABLE OF CONTENT

→ Arrival and first weekend

→ Week 1 (May 26-June 1)

→ Week 2 (June 2-8)

→ Week 3 (June 9-15)

→ Week 4 (June 16-22)

→ Week 5 (June 23-29)

→ Week 6 (June 30-July 6)

→ Week 7 (July 7-13)

→ Week 8 (July 14-19)

→ IN THE NEWS!

→ Pre-departure meetings - Before it all began

This program blog was written by Germain Choffart (program director) and Luca Pixner (site coordinator) in May-July 2025.

OUR DUKE ENGAGE 2025 BLOG!

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND FIRST WEEKEND

CDG ARRIVAL: Students upon their arrival at the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday, May 23. Next stop: Saint-Avold (via the French high-speed train, TGV (”train à grande vitesse”).

Student housing at the local “résidence” conveniently located within walking distance from the city center (pictured below).

Activities and festivities on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25