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France Tour
Prepared for:
Hunting Hills High School | Dania Hill
Proposal Date: September 6, 2024
Valid until: October 6, 2024
Activities & Attractions
- Tour of Paris landmarks upon arrival: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
- Head to the top of the Eiffel Tower
- Walking tour of Paris: Louvre, Les Invalides, Palais Garnier, and Montmartre with Sacré-Cœur Basilica
- Seine River boat ride (evening)
- Full-day excursion to Versailles: palace tour, garden exploration, and picnic lunch
- Late-day cooking class with a local chef in Paris
- Stop in Rouen en route to Normandy: walking tour of Joan of Arc sites and Rouen Cathedral
- Visit Juno Beach Centre, Beny-sur-Mer Cemetery, and Arromanches (3D Cinema and Mulberry harbor remnants)
- Explore the Caen Memorial Museum and tour a local cheese production facility with tasting in Normandy
- Guided visit to Mont St. Michel and free time to explore Bayeux
- Loire Valley highlights: guided tours of Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau
- Optional activities in the Loire Valley: visit to Saumur or the troglodytic village of Troo
- Stop at Chartres Cathedral to admire its Gothic architecture on the return to Paris
- Evening free time for final Paris exploration or shopping
- Farewell dinner in Paris
Trip Details
Accommodations
- 5 nights’ accommodation in Paris
- Triple accommodation for students
- Double accommodation for staff
- 4 nights’ accommodation in Normandy Region
- Triple accommodation for students
- Double accommodation for staff
Meals
- 9 breakfasts included
- 9 group dinners included
- Lunches and additional meals are not included in the tour cost.
Transportation
- Flight: Round-trip flight from Calgary (YYC) to Paris.
- Public Transit: Use of metro and buses within Paris for local travel.
- Private Coach: Transfers from Paris to Normandy, including stops in Rouen and Bayeux; Mont St. Michel; the Loire Valley for château visits; Chartres Cathedral; and return to Paris.
- Walking: Guided walking tours and exploration throughout Paris, Versailles, Rouen, Bayeux, and Mont St. Michel.
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Director
Exclusives
- Creative trip programming and leadership activities
- Optional Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- $86– Manulife Youth All Inclusive policy: medical, baggage, cancellation and trip interruption coverage for every student
Package Price is based on
Students
30
Chaperones
4
Price per student
5640
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable
- Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated
- This quote expires Jan 30th, 2025
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
TICO #: 50017336
Itinerary
Day 1: April 1, 2026
Departure
Travel: Depart from Calgary or Edmonton on an overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2: April 2, 2026
Arrival in Paris
- Morning: Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel.
- Afternoon: Guided bus tour of Paris landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe. Head to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Evening: Group dinner and rest. Overnight in Paris.
Day 3: April 3, 2026
Louvre and Boat Ride
- Morning: Visit the Louvre Museum (guided or self-guided).
- Afternoon: Free time to explore the city.
- Evening: Seine River boat ride to see Paris illuminated. Overnight in Paris
Day 4: April 4, 2026
Paris – Walking Tour and Cultural Sites
- Morning: Guided walking tour, including Les Invalides, Palais Garnier, and Montmartre with Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
- Afternoon: Free time to explore Montmartre or relax at a café.
- Evening: Relax or attend an optional activity. Overnight in Paris.
Day 5: April 5, 2026
Château de Versailles and Cooking Class
- Morning: Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles and its famous Hall of Mirrors.
- Afternoon: Explore the expansive gardens at your own pace.
- Evening: Late-day cooking class with a professional chef, learning French culinary techniques. Overnight in Paris.
Day 6: April 6, 2026
Travel to Normandy (via Rouen)
- Morning: Depart Paris and stop in Rouen for a guided tour of the historic town, including its cathedral and Joan of Arc sites.
- Afternoon: Continue to Normandy and settle into your hotel.
- Evening: Group dinner. Overnight in Normandy.
Day 7: April 7, 2026
Normandy – Juno Beach and Arromanches
- Morning: Visit Juno Beach Centre and Beny-sur-Mer Cemetery.
- Afternoon: Explore the Arromanches 3D Cinema and beach, viewing remnants of the Mulberry harbors.
- Evening: Relax at your hotel. Overnight in Normandy.
Day 8: April 8, 2026
Normandy – Caen and Cheese Tasting
- Morning: Visit the Caen Memorial Museum, focusing on World War II history.
- Afternoon: Tour a local cheese production facility with tastings included.
- Evening: Relax at your hotel. Overnight in Normandy.
Day 9: April 9, 2026
Mont St. Michel and Bayeux
- Morning: Travel to Mont St. Michel for a guided tour of the abbey and its medieval village.
- Afternoon: Free time to explore the picturesque town of Bayeux.
- Evening: Overnight in Normandy.
Day 10: April 10, 2026
Loire Valley and Chartres Cathedral
- Morning: Travel to the Loire Valley and explore 2-3 castles, such as Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau.
- Afternoon: Stop at Chartres Cathedral to admire its Gothic architecture.
- Evening: Return to Paris. Overnight in Paris
Day 11: April 11, 2026
Farewell
- Morning: Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
