Visit Paris, Provence and the Riviera with your students. Immerse yourself in French culture, starting with the visual delight of Paris, then the grandeur of Versailles-Montmartre, and Avignon-Nimes, rustic in it's old charm, and go farther back in time while you explore Provence, St. Paul de Vence on the Riviera.
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to Paris
Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Paris
Welcome to Paris!
Overnight flight to Paris. Begin exploring France's answer to the "city that never sleeps".
Day 3 :
Paris
Explore Paris with a Local Guide
A local guide shows you the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides. Admire Notre Dame Cathedral from the inside out.
Visit the Louvre Museum
Art lovers will delight in a visit to the enormous Louvre Museum.
See Paris from atop the Eiffel Tower
Tonight, enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Day 4 :
Versailles and Montmartre
Explore the Palace of Versailles
Travel to Louis XIV's decadent Palace of Versailles and tour the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the gardens.
LEAP Seize the Château!Take a walking tour of Montmartre
This evening, enjoy a walking tour of Sacre Coeur and the artists' quarter of Montmartre, recognizable in many of Toulouse-Lautrec's posters.
LEAP Activity | Seize the Château!
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.
Day 5 :
TGV-Avignon-Nîmes
Board the TGV for Provence
Board the TGV for an enjoyable ride to Provence.
Explore Avignon
Stroll along the streets of Avignon and view the Pont St. Benezet, the 12th century bridge immortalized in a French nursery song.
See the Pont du Gard
Later see the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct.
Take a walking tour of Nîmes
Marvel at the Roman buildings of Nîmes: the Maison Carrée ("Square House") and the awesome Roman arena, the best preserved in France.
Day 6 :
Provence
Visit Les Baux
Visit the medieval fortress of Les Baux.
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 7 :
Aix-En-Provence
Discover Aix-en-Provence
En route to Nice, visit the flowing fountains and charming locales of Aix-en-Provence.
LEAP Painters' ProvenceTake a Walking Tour of Vieux Nice
In the evening, enjoy a walking tour of Vieux Nice.
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 8 :
St. Paul de Vence
Morning excursion to St. Paul de Vence
Taking in the gorgeous landscape on your morning excursion to St. Paul de Vence.
Day 9 :
Return Home OR Extend your Stay
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 spend extra time 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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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.
Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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