French Promenade
From one corner of France to the other, see the many shades of French culture.
Paris is the center of it all—feel its significance in the intricate architecture of the Eiffel Tower and the smile of the Mona Lisa. Down south, Biarritz has grown from a fishing village to a world-famous seaside resort. In Provence and the Riviera, the picturesque landscapes recall France’s artistic heritage.-
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
Visit the Louvre
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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.
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 4: Paris • Basque Coast
Travel by TGV train to Bordeaux
Travel to Biarritz
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Day 5: Basque Coast
Cross the Spanish border and take a tour of San Sebastián
Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Take a tour of Biarritz -
Day 6: Basque Coast • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel via Carcassonne to Provence
Take a tour of Carcassonne -
Day 7: Provence
Take an excursion to Nimes or Arles and the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du Gard
See Pont du Gard
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Take a tour of Nîmes -
Day 8: Provence • French Riviera
Travel via Aix-en-Provence and Cassis to the French Riviera
Cruise through the Calanques
Take a tour of Aix-en-Provence -
Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: French Riviera • San Remo • Cinque Terre
Travel via San Remo to the Cinque Terre
Explore San Remo on your own
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Day 11: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 12: Cinque Terre • Milan
Travel to Milan
Take a guided tour of Milan
Visit the Milan Cathedral
Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele on your own
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Day 13: 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
Visit the Louvre
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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.
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 4: Paris • Basque Coast
Travel by TGV train to Bordeaux
Travel to Biarritz
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Day 5: Basque Coast
Cross the Spanish border and take a tour of San Sebastián
Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Take a tour of Biarritz -
Day 6: Basque Coast • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel via Carcassonne to Provence
Take a tour of Carcassonne -
Day 7: Provence
Take an excursion to Nimes or Arles and the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du Gard
See Pont du Gard
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Take a tour of Nîmes -
Day 8: Provence • French Riviera
Travel via Aix-en-Provence and Cassis to the French Riviera
Cruise through the Calanques
Take a tour of Aix-en-Provence -
Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: French Riviera • San Remo • Cinque Terre
Travel via San Remo to the Cinque Terre
Explore San Remo on your own
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Day 11: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 12: Cinque Terre • Milan
Travel to Milan
Take a guided tour of Milan
Visit the Milan Cathedral
Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele on your own
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; TGV high-speed train
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast daily, dinner days 1-4 and 6-9, lunch day 5
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide (2 with extension); 6 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (7 with extension); 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Louvre; Palais de Papes; Pont du Gard; Amphitheater; Calanques; Perfume factory (with extension: Milan Duomo)
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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.