FRANCE
10 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS
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Visages de la France VERSAILLES
S T- M A L O
PARIS
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1 2
LAUSANNE
CHARTRES
LOIRE VALLEY
Day 8
• Overnight flight to France and arrive in Paris.
• Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral of Chartres.
• Day 3: Explore Paris with a local guide, including Arc de Triomphe, ChampsÉlysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
• Travel back to Paris and board the TGV to Geneva.
Paris
D - DAY B E A C H E S M O N T S T- M I C H E L
Days 1-3
GRUYÈRES 2
GENEVA
AVIGNON NÎMES
MONTREUX CHILLON 2
• Add on: Theatre performance en français. Day 4
2
PROVENCE
• In the evening, travel to the top of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy breathtaking views.
NICE
Cities visited (night stays) Paris (3 nights), St Malo (1 night), Loire Valley (2 nights), Lausanne (2 nights), Provence (2 nights), and Nice (2 nights)
Versailles • Discover the Palace of Versailles with a local guide. Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments, and the gardens. LEAP—Seize the Château!: A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution. • Visit the Louvre Museum and see the Mona Lisa’s famous smile. Day 5
Normandy • Soak in Normandy’s striking landscape as you visit WWII battlegrounds.
Pont du Gard
• Visit the American Military Cemetery and the Landing Museum in Arromanches. LEAP—Soldiers’ Stories: Step into the shoes of U.S. servicemen as they land in Normandy on D-Day. Learn about their lives and their experiences to gain personal and historical perspective. • Continue to St. Malo. Day 6
Mont St. Michel • Visit Mont St. Michel, a fortified monastery situated on an island. • Continue to the Loire Valley. Day 7
Loire Châteaux • Explore Chenonceau and Amboise. • Journey through vineyards and stop to visit an authentic French wine “cave.” LEAP—Bon Appetit: Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
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Geneva
• Enjoy a walking tour of Geneva before continuing to Lausanne. Day 9
Montreux-Broc-Château Chillon • Tour the chic mountain resort of Montreux, the chocolate factory of Broc, and Château Chillon, an awe-inspiring 11th century castle. • Add on: Fondue dinner in Lausanne. Day 10
Avignon to Pont Du Gard • Tour Avignon. LEAP—Painters’ Provence* • Visit Pont du Gard, a massive Roman aqueduct. Day 11
Nîmes • Enjoy a walking tour of Nîmes, including the Maison Carrée and the Roman arena. LEAP—En Garde!: Which is mightier—the pen or the sword? You decide! Learn basic calligraphy and fencing moves to gain new insight into old-world traditions. Day 12
Les Baux • En route to Nice, visit Les Baux fortress. • Evening walking tour. Days 13–14
Nice
• Explore St. Paul de Vence, a beautifully preserved medieval hill town. • Day 14: Return home or extend your trip with an extra day in Nice.
