FAH287 - London & Paris

WINTER 2026 Applications Closed. In the future apply here.

The Course: FAH287 - European Art of the Nineteenth Century 

Surveys major developments in European art and architecture from the late eighteenth through the end of the nineteenth century, including Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Orientalism, Realism, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Artistic responses to political change, urbanization, capitalism, colonialism, the Academy, and the Salon will be explored as well as changing constructions of gender, race, class, and national identities through visual media. 

Learn more about the course here. Please note you must be registered in this course to participate in this international experience.

Make sure to check the corresponding academic calendar and ACORN for prerequisites and enrollment requirements. Click here. 

The Trip: London and Paris Winter Reading Week

Approximate Travel Dates: Winter reading week from Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 22, 2026 (Plus or minus two days before and after - exact dates and times will be communicated to you at the pre-departure session). 

Why Participate

• Ignite your passion for nineteenth-century European art and architecture. Absorb a wealth of knowledge and be inspired by what London and Paris have to offer.
• The institutions and sites you will visit house a diverse range of artworks exemplifying the different schools of thought and styles of art that FAH287H5S introduces in the classroom.
• Over the course of 10 days you will travel, learn about the development of European art, and share your passion with your classmates and Professor Alison Syme.

Samply Itinerary*

Get ready to join your faculty, and fellow travelling students, for unforgettable London-Paris adventure! Picture starting your journey with a direct evening flight to London, settling into the lively Holborn area, and easing into the trip with a walk to the National Gallery. Spend your days exploring world-class highlights like Tate Britain, the Wallace Collection, the V&A, and a stroll by the Palace of Westminster. Enjoy some free time to discover your own London favorites before boarding the evening train to Paris.

In Paris, dive into the Louvre, soak in the beauty of the Orangerie and Orsay, and enjoy a classic treat at Ladurée. Explore the Rodin Museum and choose your own adventure-maybe the Catacombs, the Sewers Museum, or the Panthéon. And one of your evenings will include a performance of Carmen at the stunning Paris Opera. With some free evenings, you’ll also have some room make the experience your own.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a *sample itinerary. Once your participation is confirmed, you can expect to review a more up-to-date itinerary during your orientation session.

Payments 

Estimated cost of International Component: CAD $4300-4600. (Final Installments will be determined based on the final trip cost). 

What is Included: Flights, transportation, accommodation, meals, in-country activities associated with the course, and trip-cancellation insurance. Funding Available! 

What is NOT Included: Course fees, fees associated with supplemental travel insurance, additional optional tours/activities while abroad, visa applications, medical exams, vaccinations, on-the-ground medical expenses, and any other additional costs. 

Funding 

Bursaries will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need (not linked to OSAP) as shown in your funding request in your UTM Abroad application. Read more about funding here!

If you have applied for a bursary, you will hear back about your bursary application at the same time as your trip application. Once you hear back, you will have about one week to decide whether to participate in the trip based on the bursary awarded. Please review the bursary policies here, and cancellation policies here. 

Payment Schedule

*Final Installment will be determined based on the final trip cost. Each installment is due approximately every two weeks (biweekly)- Refer to exact dates in your acceptance email. 

Testimonials 

This trip has so much value packed into it. I don't think you will get such a rich experience in 19th century art history, or in general, anywhere else. - Winter 2024 Participant

Unforgettable experience of art. - Winter 2024 Student Participant

The trip was beyond my imagination, where historical art became more than just an image on the screen in lecture. This experience gave me the chance to feel the full impact of these artworks and encouraged me to continue my studies in the arts and history! - Winter 2024 Student Participant

Need To Know 

• The cost and itinerary are subject to change. The information on this page is for general reference and is subject to change. Specific and up-to-date details regarding itineraries, the final cost, and additional program requirements will be communicated through email from at the pre-departure sessions. Please refer to those communications for the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you have any questions or need clarification, we encourage you to contact UTM Abroad. We look forward to your application and are here to support you on this exciting journey!
• For the full list of Terms and Conditions, please click here.
• Applicants must submit an application for admission into the course to their respective departments and will be required to abide by the corresponding UTM Abroad application requirements and deadlines to participate in the international experience.
• Fees must be paid in full by the required deadlines.
• To prepare for the trip, students attending will participate in the mandatory pre-departure sessions which occur in person on campus.

Questions?
Book a Global Learning Advising appointment through CLNx, email us at utmabroad@utoronto.ca