Vive la France: City Lights to Riviera Delights
Savour the sights, flavours, and charm of France. Begin in Paris, where every corner feels like a postcard—wander along the Seine, gaze up at the Eiffel Tower, and get to know the City of Light with a local guide. As you head south, stop at the Chartres Cathedral before arriving in the storybook Loire Valley. In Lyon, France’s culinary capital, dive into rich regional flavours with a traditional bouchon dinner and a food-focused walking tour. Then visit Avignon’s grand Papal Palace and the shores of the French Riviera. Add in a side trip to Monaco, and you’ve just tasted the very best of France.
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Paris
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: 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.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seine River Cruise
Board a boat and float along Paris’ main waterway, where you’ll see the city’s most notable landmarks from a new perspective.
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Day 4: Paris | Chartres | Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire Valley via Chartres
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Visit the Château de Chambord
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Day 5: Loire Valley | Lyon
Travel to LyonTake a walking tour of Lyon
Enjoy dinner at a Bouchon Lyonnais
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Day 6: Lyon
Take a culinary themed guided tour of Lyon
Visit the Musee des Confluences
Explore the open-air Les Halles market
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Day 7: Lyon | Avignon | French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera via Avignon
Walking tour of AvignonVisit the Papal Palace
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Day 8: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Take a walking tour of Monaco
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Day 9: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Paris
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: 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.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seine River Cruise
Board a boat and float along Paris’ main waterway, where you’ll see the city’s most notable landmarks from a new perspective.
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Day 4: Paris | Chartres | Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire Valley via Chartres
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Visit the Château de Chambord
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Day 5: Loire Valley | Lyon
Travel to LyonTake a walking tour of Lyon
Enjoy dinner at a Bouchon Lyonnais
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Day 6: Lyon
Take a culinary themed guided tour of Lyon
Visit the Musee des Confluences
Explore the open-air Les Halles market
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Day 7: Lyon | Avignon | French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera via Avignon
Walking tour of AvignonVisit the Papal Palace
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Day 8: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Take a walking tour of Monaco
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Day 9: Depart for Home
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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
Chartres Cathedral • Château de Chambord • Musee des Confluences • Papal Palace
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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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.