Paris, the Loire and the Riviera
This is the France that inspired countless artists, from Monet to Renoir.
The Mediterranean culture of the Riviera and the lavender fields of Provence were worthy subjects for generations of painters. In the Loire Valley, medieval castles evoke the depth of French history. In Paris, the monuments, art museums and fashionable streets blend bygone eras with the modern day.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: French Riviera
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 3: French Riviera
Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
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Day 4: French Riviera • Provence
Travel to ProvenceTake a tour of NîmesVisit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Travel via Avignon to Lyon
Walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Lugdunum Museum and Roman theatres to see traces of ancient Rome in France
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Day 6: Lyon • Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire ValleyTake a walking tour of Lyon
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Day 7: Loire Valley
Tour the Loire Valley with an expert local guide
Visit the Château de Chenonceau
Visit the Château d'Amboise
Enjoy a meal in a Troglodyte restaurant
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Day 8: Loire Valley • Chartres • Paris
Travel via Chartres to Paris
Visit the Chartres Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • Normandy region
Travel via Caen to the Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 11: Normandy region • Paris
Travel via Normandy to Paris
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: French Riviera
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 3: French Riviera
Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
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Day 4: French Riviera • Provence
Travel to ProvenceTake a tour of NîmesVisit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Travel via Avignon to Lyon
Walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Lugdunum Museum and Roman theatres to see traces of ancient Rome in France
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Day 6: Lyon • Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire ValleyTake a walking tour of Lyon
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Day 7: Loire Valley
Tour the Loire Valley with an expert local guide
Visit the Château de Chenonceau
Visit the Château d'Amboise
Enjoy a meal in a Troglodyte restaurant
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Day 8: Loire Valley • Chartres • Paris
Travel via Chartres to Paris
Visit the Chartres Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • Normandy region
Travel via Caen to the Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 11: Normandy region • Paris
Travel via Normandy to Paris
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (4 with extension); 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Lugdunum Museum and Roman theatres; Pont du Gard; Amphitheater; Châteaux of Amboise and Chenonceau; Chartres Cathedral; Louvre; With extension: Caen Memorial; American Cemetery
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
