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Take your students on the grand tour of France. When we say France: The Grand Tour, we do mean “Grand”. You’ll see in-depth a wealth of experiences never to be forgotten. With a local guide, you’ll experience Paris, the Louvre, Mont St. Michel, and the French Riviera.
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- Flight to Paris: Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
- Welcome to France!: Fly through the night to the captivating capital city of France. Begin to explore.
- Explore Paris with a local guide: From the romantic cafés surrounding the Arc de Triomphe to the sweeping Champs-Élysées, the majestic Eiffel Tower, and Les Invalides, join a local guide for a view of the City of Lights. Visit the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral, home of the famous fictional hunchback.
- Eiffel Tower Visit: Enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower tonight.
- Add on: Palace of Versailles: An optional journey takes you to Louis XIV's decadent Palace of Versailles.
This costume workshop is a lively role-play activity that puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
- Explore the Louvre Museum : Take your time exploring the Louvre Museum.
- Dinner in Montmartre : Enjoy dinner in Montmartre this evening.
Live the artist’s life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.
- Explore Normandy: Journey to the striking coastal landscape that was the battleground of WWII's D-Day. Tour the American Military Cemetery and the Landing Museum in Arromanches.
- LEAP Soldiers' Stories:
- Continue to St. Malo area: Enjoy the ride to the St. Malo area.
- LEAP Medieval Merriment!: Experience Medieval Merriment: Grab your dancing shoes and learn the visual language of Medieval dance. Discover the important role it played during French Medieval times, where there was a dance for every occasion, and a special meaning behind each step in the choreography.
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.
Grab your dancing shoes and learn the visual language of medieval dance. Discover the important role it played during French medieval times, where there was a dance for every occasion, and a special meaning behind each step in the choreography.
- Visit Mont St. Michel: On the Breton Coast, visit Mont St. Michel, a fortified island of looming spires.
- Continue to the Loire Valley: Relax while traveling through the lovely French countryside to the Loire Valley.
- Discover the Loire Valley: Appreciate centuries of history in the beautiful Château of Chenonceau. Explore the Château of Amboise.
- LEAP Bon Appétit:
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
- Travel to Paris :
- Board the TGV to Nice:
- Take an evening walking tour of Nice: Submerge yourself in the unofficial capital of the Riviera. Enjoy a walking tour of Vieux Nice.
- St. Paul de Vence excursion: St. Paul de Vence is a beautifully preserved medieval hill town, and its terra cotta roofs and cypress- and palm tree-dotted landscape have attracted prominent artists for over a century. A favorite hotel was the Colomb d’Or, where painters often paid for their room and board in artwork -- the dining room still displays works by Picasso, Modigliani, and Matisse.
- Flight to US: Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to extend your stay.
Extend your stay to spend an additional day in Nice. Explore the city even further–discovering museums, enjoying local cuisine, finishing last minute shopping, or relaxing on the beautiful Mediterranean beaches.
Yes. The safety and security of our traveling teachers and students is our top priority, and one measure we take to ensure this safety, and support, is through Tour Central. Tour Central is staffed by WorldStrides employees and is available 24/7 for all traveling groups. Tour Central is there to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise—no matter how big or how small. The staff is specially trained to monitor events domestically and around the world, and has dozens of contingency plans in place to help us jump into action when necessary. The Tour Central number for your group is printed on the WorldStrides name badges that are given to all our travelers for easy access should you need it. This is just one of the many measures that we take to ensure that your trip really is the experience of a lifetime.
