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 airport
Take 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 a tour of the Principality of Monaco
With your tour director you will see:- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte-Carlo Casino
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
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Day 4: Nîmes • Provence
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Amphitheater
Travel to Provence
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Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Visit the Palais des Papes
Take a tour of Avignon
Travel to Lyon
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Day 6: Loire Valley
Take a walking tour of Lyon
Travel to the Loire Valley
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Day 7: Loire Valley
Take a guided excursion to the Loire Valley
Visit Amboise
Visit Chenonceau
Visit and dine at troglodyte dwellings
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Day 8: Loire Valley • Paris
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Visit the Louvre
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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
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 11: Normandy region - Paris
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
With your tour director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
- Arromanches
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Travel to Paris
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Day 12: Depart for home
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 airport
Take 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 a tour of the Principality of Monaco
With your tour director you will see:- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte-Carlo Casino
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
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Day 4: Nîmes • Provence
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Amphitheater
Travel to Provence
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Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Visit the Palais des Papes
Take a tour of Avignon
Travel to Lyon
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Day 6: Loire Valley
Take a walking tour of Lyon
Travel to the Loire Valley
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Day 7: Loire Valley
Take a guided excursion to the Loire Valley
Visit Amboise
Visit Chenonceau
Visit and dine at troglodyte dwellings
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Day 8: Loire Valley • Paris
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Visit the Louvre
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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
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 11: Normandy region - Paris
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
With your tour director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery
- Arromanches
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Travel to Paris
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Day 12: Depart for home
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.
