2023 Nueva School France Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: | May 19, 2023 - May 26, 2023 |
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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!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Marvel at the Palace of Versailles
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Jardin des Tuileries
Window shop on the Champs-Élysées
Climb the Eiffel Tower
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, the Pantheon, the Louvre and more!
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 | Description | Lodging |
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| May 19 | USA - Paris | Today we will travel overnight from SFO to Paris. | Airplane |
| May 20 | Paris | Upon arrival to Paris, we will meet our program leaders and head to the hotel to drop our bags and freshen up. We will have a walking tour in the afternoon that will include stops at the Notre Dame, Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter (Sorbonne, Pantheon, Sainte Chapelle, Shakespeare and Co) and Musee de Cluny. Tonight we will have a welcome dinner in Quartier Latin. | Paris Hotel |
| May 21 | Paris | Today we will bring seeing more of Paris. We will have a city tour of the highlights of Paris, then head to Chateau Versailles for a tour of the structures and gardens. | Paris Hotel |
| May 22 | Paris | After breakfast, we will have some free time and the possibility of visiting the catacombs, then continue the day with visits to Le Bon Marche, Luxembourg Gardens, St Germain Continue the day with visits to Le Bon Marche, Luxembourg Gardens, St Germain des Pres, and Eglise Saint-Sulpice. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner together in Rive Gauche and end your day with a Seine River cruise. | Paris Hotel |
| May 23 | Paris | We will start our day strolling through Marais, then visit Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme and continue to Goutte d ‘or, via Tuileries gardens. Next, we will visit the Chateau Rouge and Goutte d’or. In the afternoon we will explore Sacre Coeur and Montmartre at night where we will also have dinner. | Paris Hotel |
| May 24 | Paris | Today we will have a full day excursion to Giverny with entrance to Monet Gardens. We will visit Rouen and the square and monument where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake as well as the famous Le Gros Horologe, and of course the Cathedral Notre dame de Rouen, also painted by Monet numerous times. | Paris Hotel |
| May 25 | Paris | We will have a great last day in Paris. We will start with a visit the Eiffel Tower (2nd floor guaranteed, skip the line group entrance booking) in the morning and then explore the market on Rue Cler and onwards to Champs Elysée and Etoile in the afternoon. Tonight, we will have a cooking class and farewell dinner. | Paris Hotel |
| May 26 | Paris - USA | Travel home. | Your own bed…eventually. |
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This was our daughter’s 2nd trip with Walking Tree. In 2016, she took her school’s first trip with Walking Tree to Ecuador, and absolutely loved it. Once again, the Walking Tree representative was excellent. My daughter said Ben really made the trip, and worked hard to keep the group happy. Other positives: communication before the trip, website outline, daily blogs and trip photos. Very professional organization. We feel very secure sending our student out into the world with Walking Tree.
Andrea
Parent of Olivia, traveler on California Cultural Journey
Your Adventure Includes
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on the itinerary.
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Resource Center
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