Before making any travel arrangements, carefully read IAU's guidelines by clicking on the appropriate link: 

Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Students:

For travel to Aix-en-Provence (students at the Aix Center and the Marchutz School of Art) click here for your travel information.

If you are traveling to Avignon, click here.

Although you will be away from home for several weeks, try to bring as little luggage as possible.  From buses to trains to cars to homes almost everything in Europe is smaller than what we are used to here in America.  Not only is traveling easier with smaller suitcases, but in the small cities of Aix and Avignon you’ll find that most of your necessities can be purchased within walking distance of your home.  On the plane ride over, it’s a good idea to keep a small carry-on with you that has an extra change of clothes and some toiletries.  Ideally, nobody’s luggage would ever be lost or misdirected, but it does happen on occasion and can take a few days to straighten out. 

For more information about traveling in France, health and safety issues, and other information, visit the U.S. State Departments web page about France:
www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1116.html#country.  Another important U.S. State Department web site is http://studentsabroad.state.gov/.  This site provides information for students abroad including smart ways to travel and what to do in case of an emergency.

For more information about customs, the French Government, embassy locations, costs of common items, etc., visit the Embassy of France's web site.
www.info-france-usa.org