Paris, Normandy and Brittany
To experience France, you start in Paris.
For centuries, this bustling city has been the center of French politics, art, history, and philosophy. In Normandy and Brittany, another side of the culture reveals itself, from the D-Day beaches to the tranquil lifestyle in the fishing village of St. Malo.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake 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
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 4: Paris • Chartres • Brittany Region
Visit the Louvre
Travel via Chartres to St. Malo
Visit the Chartres Cathedral
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Day 5: Brittany Region
Excursion to Mont-St-Michel
Visit Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Tour St. Malo with an expert local guide
Visit St. Vincent Cathedral
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Day 6: Brittany Region • Normandy region
Travel to Normandy
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 7: Normandy region
Take an excursion to Étretat
Walking tour of Honfleur
Visit a cheese factory
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Day 8: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Travel to Paris via Rouen
Take a walking tour of Rouen
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Paris • London
Take the Eurostar to London
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 10: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore London on your own
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake 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
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 4: Paris • Chartres • Brittany Region
Visit the Louvre
Travel via Chartres to St. Malo
Visit the Chartres Cathedral
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Day 5: Brittany Region
Excursion to Mont-St-Michel
Visit Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Tour St. Malo with an expert local guide
Visit St. Vincent Cathedral
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Day 6: Brittany Region • Normandy region
Travel to Normandy
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 7: Normandy region
Take an excursion to Étretat
Walking tour of Honfleur
Visit a cheese factory
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Day 8: Normandy region • Rouen • Paris
Travel to Paris via Rouen
Take a walking tour of Rouen
Visit the Rouen Cathedral
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Paris • London
Take the Eurostar to London
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 10: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore London on your own
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach (Eurostar high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 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 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Louvre; Chartres Cathedral; Mont St. Michel; St. Vincent Cathedral; Caen Memorial; Normandy cheese factory; Rouen Cathedral
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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.
