14 Days

Day 1

Depart from United States

Depart from United Stat...

Day 2

Welcome to France!

Welcome to France!

Day 3

Paris

Paris

Day 4

Versailles
LEAP Seize the Château!

Versailles
LEAP Seize the Château...

Day 5

Normandy
LEAP Soldiers' Stories

Normandy
LEAP Soldiers' Stories

Day 6

Mont St. Michel

Mont St. Michel

Day 7

Loire Château
LEAP Bon Appétit

Loire Château
LEAP Bon Appétit

Day 8

TGV-Geneva

TGV-Geneva

Day 9

Montreux-Broc-Château Chillon

Montreux-Broc-Château ...

Day 10

Avignon-Pont Du Gard
LEAP Painters' Provence

Avignon-Pont Du Gard
LEAP Painters' Provence

Day 11

Nîmes
LEAP En Garde!

Nîmes
LEAP En Garde!

Day 12

Les Baux

Les Baux

Day 13

Monaco-Eze

Monaco-Eze

Day 14

Return Home OR Extend Your Trip

Return Home OR Extend Y...

Destinations Visited
ParisNormandyGenevaAvignonNimesNiceMonaco
Highlights
Eiffel TowerLouvre MuseumArena of NimesFortress of Les BauxVillage of Eze

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Your Adventure, Day by Day

Day 1 Depart from United States
  • Enjoy your overnight flight to Paris
Day 2 Welcome to France!
  • Arrive in Paris Begin exploring France's answer to the "city that never sleeps."
Day 3 Paris
  • Continue Exploring Paris with a Local Guide Behold famous sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides. Tour Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Evening Tour of the Eiffel Tower Tonight, enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Day 4 Versailles
  • Discover the Palace of Versailles Picture the flow of royalty through Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles. See the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the gardens.
  • LEAP Seize the Château!
  • Visit the Louvre Museum This afternoon, explore the expanse of the Louvre Museum.

LEAP Activity | 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.

Day 5 Normandy
  • Explore Normandy Journey to the Normandy beaches, battleground of World War II's D-day. Visit the Memorial Museum of the Landing Museum in Arromanches.
  • LEAP Soldiers' Stories
  • Continue to the St. Malo area

LEAP Activity | 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.

Day 6 Mont St. Michel
  • Visit Le Mont St. Michel While on the Breton Coast, stop at Le Mont St. Michel, the monastery on its own private island.Continue to the Loire Valley.
Day 7 Loire Château
  • Discover Loire Château Compare the grace of Chenonceau and the protective battlements of Amboise. Journey through the vineyards of the Loire Valley, and visit an authentic French wine "cave".
  • LEAP Bon Appétit

LEAP Activity | Bon Appetit

Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.

Day 8 TGV-Geneva
  • Chartres Cathedral En route to Paris, visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral of Chartres.
  • Board High Speed Train to Geneva Speed south to Switzerland on the TGV.
  • Walking Tour of Geneva Take a walking tour of Geneva before continuing to Lausanne.
Day 9 Montreux-Broc-Château Chillon
  • Tour Montreux, Broc and Château Chillon Today, tour the chic mountain resort of Montreux, the chocolate factory of Broc, and Château Chillon, an awe-inspiring eleventh century castle.
  • Add On: Fondue Dinner in Lausanne Learn and experience the traditional Swiss style of fondue dining. Cook or dip your food into a shared pot during this communal dining adventure This upgraded dinner option creates delicious memories!
Day 10 Avignon-Pont Du Gard
  • Visit Avignon Travel to this south-eastern city of France, located on the Rhône river.
  • LEAP Painters' Provence
  • Pont du Gard See this awesome Roman aqueduct!

LEAP Activity | Painters' Provence

Make a sales pitch for a masterpiece by Cezanne, Monet, or another artist whose works highlight Provencal landscapes. Understand the impact that the light and landscape had on these artists.

Day 11 Nîmes
  • Walking Tour of Nîmes Marvel at the Roman buildings of Nîmes: the Maison Carrée ("Square House") and the Roman arena, the best preserved in France.
  • LEAP En Garde!

LEAP Activity | 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
  • Visit Les Baux En route to Nice see the fortress of Les Baux. Enjoy an evening walking tour with your Tour Director.
Day 13 Monaco-Eze
  • Explore Monaco and Eze An excursion to Monaco and Eze, highlights the Palace of Prince Rainier, the Casino de Monte Carlo, and the Cathedrale de Monaco, where actress/princess Grace Kelly is buried. Visit the charming perched village of Eze.
Day 14 Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
  • Depart from France Board your flight home or extend your travels an additional day in Nice.

Extend your stay | Extra day in Nice

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.

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