Paris, the Loire & the Riviera
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: French Riviera
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake 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 day trip to Monaco and Eze
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Visit a French perfume factory
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Day 4: French Riviera • Provence
Travel to ProvenceTake a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
Visit the Pont du Gard -
Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Travel via Avignon to Lyon
Visit the Papal Palace
Walking tour of Avignon
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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
Visit to Les Habitations Troglodytes
Troglodyte Dinner -
Day 8: Loire Valley • Chartres • Paris
Travel via Chartres to Paris
Visit Chartres CathedralVisit the LouvreTake 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
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.
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 to Paris
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
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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 your destinationTake 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 day trip to Monaco and Eze
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Visit a French perfume factory
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Day 4: French Riviera • Provence
Travel to ProvenceTake a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
Visit the Pont du Gard -
Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Travel via Avignon to Lyon
Visit the Papal Palace
Walking tour of Avignon
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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
Visit to Les Habitations Troglodytes
Troglodyte Dinner -
Day 8: Loire Valley • Chartres • Paris
Travel via Chartres to Paris
Visit Chartres CathedralVisit the LouvreTake 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
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.
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 to Paris
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
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Day 12: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Perfume factory; Amphitheater; Pont du Gard; Palais de Papes; Amboise; Chenonceau; Wine cellar; Chartres Cathedral; Louvre; Notre-Dame; With extension: Caen memorial; American Cemetery OR Bény-sur-Mer/Juno Beach; CANADIAN GRPS ONLY: Juno Beach Centre
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Lowest price
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you are currently enrolled, or enrol before December 16, 2020, on a tour travelling on or after October 1, 2021, you will have the option to cancel your tour for any reason through June 15, 2021. EF will refund 100% of the money you paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan if your payments are up to date and your account is in good standing.
