2021 Milford France Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: | June 2, 2021 - June 11, 2021 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,990 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $1,100 |
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There are two options for payment, including an interest-free installment plan. Follow whichever works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.
Program Tuition: $2,990
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Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:
$75.46
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All prices in United States Dollars.
France Cultural Journey
Vive la France! A bucket list destination for any traveler, the country beckons with history, culture, and unique flare for life. Paris is legendary and vibrates with energy while the rolling hiles, pristine beaches, rustic chateauxs and towering cathedrals of the countryside provide calming balance. Regardless of where in the country you find yourself, le patrimoine, or the millennia of history and culture that imbues every corner of France, will leave you with a powerful sense of the place, even after a short visit.
Cultural Journeys
Cultural Journeys allow travelers to gain insights into the heritage, history and modern realities of their destination by offering a broad diversity of experience. We rely on the expertise of our local staff to plan itineraries which not only explore the prominent sites but also make time for the lesser-known local gems and are intentional about regular interaction with local people.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Marvel at the Palace of Versailles
Window shop on the Champs-Élysées
Climb the Eiffel Tower
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, the Pantheon, the Louvre and more!
Practice French with language classes led by native speakers
Fully immerse yourself in a homestay family and community
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to run safe, engaging, and immersive programs for our travelers and given the unpredictable nature of international travel we must remain flexible in our planning. Changes to a schedule are uncommon but, we reserve the right to adjust programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Activity | Lodging |
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| 1 - Thursday, June 3 | USA & Paris | Today we'll fly across the pond from Ohio to Paris, France. Because of the time change, we will spend the night on the plane and arrive on the continent in the morning! | Plane |
| 2 - Friday, June 4 | Paris | We'll meet our Smithsonian Adventures leader at the airport and head into the city to check into our accommodations and get settled. We'll spend the remainder of the afternoon walking around the Montmartre District where we'll see some of Paris' 18t, 19th and 20th century iconic sites : including a park designed by an artist, Art Nouveau inspired architecture and a number of impressive buildings, including a visit to the incredible Sacre Coeur church for a view over the city. We'll have dinner in the neighborhood and then head back to our hotel for a good night's rest. | Hotel in Paris |
| 3 - Saturday, June 5 | Paris | In the morning we'll visit the Louvre and you will have your chance to see the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and many other amazing works of art. After the Louvre we will walk to the Tuileries Gardens and eat our picnic lunches. From there, we will walk up to the Opera and admire the beautiful Palais Garnier. We'll pop up to Galeries Lafayette to admire the stained glass ceiling in the classic department store. Next, we'll walk on to see the Madeleine, the famous neoclassical Roman Catholic church. From there we'll head towards the Place de la Concorde and walk up the Champs Elysées taking in the sight of the Arc de Triomphe all the way. We'll stop for well-earned Ladurée macarons, classic French treats, for our afternoon snack. We'll then have some free time to explore this world-famous street before we have dinner and then head back to our hotel to spend some down-time together as a group. | Hotel in Paris |
| 4 - Sunday, June 6 | Paris & Vichy | Today we'll be up early to grab a train to Vichy. On arrival we'll drop our bags, have lunch and then head out to explore Vichy on foot - visiting the historic town center, the opera, and the local market. We'll be off to our host families this evening and have a first dinner with them and get settled into our new surroundings. | CAVILAM homestay |
| 5 - Monday, June 7 | Vichy | This morning we'll be up early for breakfast with our families and then we'll be off to our first morning of French classes at CAVILAM. We'll have lunch on campus followed by an afternoon excursion. Upon returning to CAVILAM, we will have some time to do outdoor sports or have some free time. Dinner will be with host families. | CAVILAM homestay |
| 6 - Tuesday, June 8 | Vichy | This morning we'll be up early again for breakfast with our families and then we'll be off to our second day of French classes at CAVILAM. We'll have lunch on campus followed by an afternoon excursion. Upon returning to CAVILAM, we will have some time to do outdoor sports or have some free time. Dinner will be with host families. | CAVILAM homestay |
| 7- Wednesday, June 9 | Vichy | This morning we'll be up again early for breakfast with our families and then we'll be off to our third morning of French classes at CAVILAM. We'll have lunch on campus followed by an afternoon excursion. Upon returning to CAVILAM, we will have some time to do outdoor sports or have some free time. Dinner will be with host families. | CAVILAM homestay |
| 8 - Thursday, June 10 | Vichy | This morning we'll be up again early for breakfast with our families and then we'll be off to our fourth morning of French classes at CAVILAM. We'll have lunch on campus followed by an afternoon excursion. Upon returning to CAVILAM, we will have some time to do outdoor sports or have some free time. Dinner will be with host families. | CAVILAM homestay |
| 9 - Friday, June 11 | Vichy & Paris | This morning we'll be up again early for breakfast with our families and then we'll be off to our fifth and last morning of French classes at CAVILAM. We'll have a quick lunch and then grab our train back to Paris. We'll drop our bags, check into our lodgings, and then have a snack to catch our breath in the Jardin du Luxembourg. After that we'll be back in action and off to see the Pompidou Center, France's largest contemporary art museum - we'll see the great works and catch a view of the city from the top! We'll take a walk around the surrounding Les Halles (the young people hang here!) and the Ile de la cité (what's up with the reconstruction of Notre Dame??) neighborhoods to see a bit more of both "new" and old Paris before we have dinner near our lodgings and settle in for the night. | Hotel in Paris |
| 10 - Saturday, June 12 | Paris | Today we will be up again bright and early to take the RER train just outside of Paris to see The Palace of Versailles , one of the most opulent palaces in the world, with gardens equally as beautiful. We'll enjoy a nice picnic in the gardens and you'll also get the chance to visit the historic Hall of Mirrors - the treaty of Versailles was signed here, ending World War I. After the visit, we'll take the RER back into Paris and get out at Trocadero to see the Eiffel Tower from one of its most impressive vantage points and sit for a minute to catch our breath before we wind our way down to the Champ de Mars. We'll stop for dinner in the neighborhood. From there we'll walk along the Seine to catch a scenic evening boat ride along the river to see all of Paris illuminated at night. We'll make it back to our accommodations to pack and get a good night's rest before a long day of travel tomorrow! | Hotel in Paris |
| 11 - Sunday, June 13 | Paris & USA | We'll have our last Parisian breakfast altogether before we head to the airport to make our way home! | Home |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing program accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, clean and safe. We vet and inspect the accommodations to ensure they uphold the ethos of our programs, are great values for our travelers and nice places to rest after enriching days of travel.
FIAP Jean Monnet
More than just a hotel, this international youth accommodation also functions as a conference center, a cultural venue, and a space to meet up with friends from all over the world. A truly unique experience for students in Paris. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
Homestay
This will be the best part of your trip! Staying with a host family immerses you in the language and culture of the destination, and can lead to deep and lasting relationships with your hosts. Initially intimidating but ultimately unforgettable, there’s no better way to begin to truly understand the place you’re visiting.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
This being my first experience with an international trip for my child I have nothing to compare it to. However I feel Walking Tree did an excellent job from conception to completion with informing me on costs, what to expect, safety concerns, and sharing the experience through their blog. While I was worried about how safe my child would be on a trip… on the other side of the world, she told me that she felt safer than school safe.
Stephanie
Parent of Brigid, traveler on Japan Cultural Journey
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
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