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Paris Normandy and the Loire

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Day 1-2: Fly overnight to France
Arrive in Paris

 Day 3: DISCOVER PARIS-LOUVRE
Explore Paris with a local guide:
• Arc de Triomphe
• Champs Elysees
• Eiffel Tower
• Les Invalides
• Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre Museum
See Paris from atop the Eiffel Tower

 Day 4: VERSAILLES-NORMANDY
Explore the Palace of Versailles
LEAP! Seize the Château!Seize the Château!
A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
Continue to Normandy

 Day 5: NORMANDY BEACHES
*LEAP! Soldiers' StoriesSoldiers' Stories
Step into the shoes of U.S. servicemen as they land in Normandy on D-Day. Learn about their lives and their experiences to gain personal and historical perspective.
Explore Normandy:
• Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy
• American Military Cemetery
Continue to the Loire Valley

 Day 6: LOIRE CHATEAUX
Discover the Loire Valley:
• Chateau of Amboise
• Chateau of Chenonceau
*LEAP! Bon AppetitBon Appetit
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.

 Day 7: GUEDELON-PARIS
Guided tour of Guedelon**:
• Stone sculpture
Continue to Paris
Add: Farewell Dinner in Paris

 Day 8:  Return Home to the United States

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• Farewell Dinner in Paris

** Before April 1 visit to Chartres Cathedral including a stained glass lesson will be substituted
LEAP! is a daily program of Tour Director led,
interactive learning experiences & these activities:
LEAP Activities
Bon Appetit
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
LEAP! Activities on this tour:
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The group rates above apply to Optional Excursions & Activities when all group members participate.