2024 Fordham Preparatory France Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: | March 27, 2024 - April 5, 2024 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$3,190 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $1,089 |
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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!
Improve your French speaking with locals
Marvel at the Palace of Versailles
Window shop on the Champs-Élysées
Visit Normandy's American cemetery
Climb the Eiffel Tower
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, the Pantheon, the Louvre and more!
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| March 27 | USA - Paris | Fly to Paris! | Airplane |
| March 28 | Paris | Today the group will arrive at Paris where we will meet our program leader and head to our hotel to drop off our luggage and freshen up. After breakfast, We'll start on the Left Bank or Rive Gauche where we will visit the Pantheon, afterwards we will walk at the famous Latin Quarter. We will stop for a picnic lunch at the Luxembourg Gardens and then, we will visit the Holy Chapel. We will walk by Notre Dame Cathedral and admire it from outside . We'll continue to explore the Ile de St. Louis right after. We will walk over to the Les Halles area and explore Rue Montorgueil, the oldest market street in Paris, and the Church of St. Eustache . We will head back to the hotel and then eat dinner at a restaurant in the neighborhood. | Citadines Montmartre Paris |
| March 29 | Paris | After breakfast, we’ll start the day with a visit to the Orsay Museum, one of the best places to see impressionist and post- impressionist art. We will then walk along the beautiful Tulleries Garden where we will have a quick French snack. Next, we’ll continue to the Place de la Concorde and the Place Vendome, a square dominated by a decorated column dedicated to the famous Napoleonic battle of Austerlitz. We will move on to the home of the current French President – the Palais de l’Elysee, where we’ll enjoy the beautiful view from outside. Afterwards we will go to Champs Elysees and go up the Arc de Triomphe. We will have dinner in the area. | Citadines Montmartre Paris |
| March 30 | Paris - Versailles | After breakfast we will leave to Versalles Palace with our local guide. This one of the most visited French sites in Paris, for its architecture, its gardens and above all for its history. Symbol of the absolutist power of the French monarchs and especially of Louis XIV, the main architect of what is today the Palace and its Gardens. We will have a picnic lunch at Versalles before heading back to Paris. In the afternoon, we will head towards the “Champs de Mars”, where we can continue taking photos and climb the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the panoramic view that it offers us. | Citadines Montmartre Paris |
| March 31 | Paris | Happy Easter! We will find time this day to celebrate a mass, details forthcoming. We will admire the exterior of Louvre and look the the pyramids. We will have a picnic lunch in the area. After lunch, We will have a tour of one of the most important museums in the world: Louvre, Inaugurated in 1793, it has a collection of more than 300,000 pieces, among them the Mona Lisa, the Virgin of the Rocks and the famous sculpture of the “Venus de Milo” along with the “Victory of Samothrace” stand out. We will walk to Palais Royal Gardens. We will then go to the Opera and admire it from the outside, afterwards we will make our way towards Place de la Madeleine to visit the church. We will have dinner in the area then make our way towards our hotel. | Citadines Montmartre Paris |
| April 1 | Paris | We will start the morning by walking to one of the most charming neighborhoods in Paris, Montmartre. We'll check out some of the most well-known corners of the neighborhood, including the the Bateau Lavoir and the Cafe au deux Molins famous for the movie Amelie. Montmartre, also known as the painter's corner. It's small, steep streets constitute a network that connects of the city's oldest cabarets to the surroundings of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart where we will have amazing views of Paris and we will have a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on the Seine River. Under the romantic bridges of Paris, the boat glides along the river, enjoying the famous monuments that are concentrated on its banks. | Citadines Montmartre Paris |
| April 2 | Paris - Caen | In the morning we'll depart by bus towards Caen, Normandy, arriving at the Atlantic coast by early afternoon. Once on the beach, students would have the chance to bike or stroll along along the D-Day beaches, stopping at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, and Utah Beach to learn about the events that led to the Allied victory in World War II. We'll have a picnic along the way. In the evening, we’ll head to the medieval city of Bayeux. We’ll have dinner and check into our lodging in Caen or Bayeux. | Hotel De Brunville |
| April 3 | Caen - St. Malo | After breakfast, we will take a look at the famous Bayeux Tapestry from the 11th century, which depicts William the Conqueror’s conquest of England. Then we’ll hit the road, traveling southwest toward St. Malo. We’ll take a guided tour of the Mont St. Michel, an enchanting island monastery. In evening, we’ll take a guided sunset hike on the bay. Then we will leave to St. Malo, where we will find our hotel. | Mercure Saint Malo Balmoral |
| April 4 | St. Malo - Paris | Today we will visit an oyster farm and learn about the importance of this industries in northwest France. Then, and will have free time to have lunch and check out the inner city and explore the oceanfront. In the afternoon we’ll head back to Paris by bus and check into the hotel before enjoying final celebratory dinner ahead of our flight home the next morning. | Citadines Montmartre Paris |
| April 5 | Paris - USA | Fly home | Your own bed! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Citadines Montmartre Paris
The Citadines Montmartre Paris is located in a residential area in Paris near Place de Clichy at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. It offer furnished studios and rooms, just a 10-minute metro ride from the Champs Elysées. Its apartments are equipped with private bathrooms area and some of them have balconies. Citadines Montmartre Paris has a rooftop terrace that provides a view of the city. Citadines Montmartre Paris is just 200 metres from the Moulin Rouge and 1 km from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. The property is a 15-minute metro ride from the Gare du Nord and Saint Lazare Station.
Hotel De Brunville
Hotel De Brunville offers comfortable and well-equipped rooms with modern amenities. A continental buffet breakfast is available every morning at Hôtel De Brunville. It is ideally located in the centre of Bayeux, near the Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry, and few kilometers away from the D-Day’s beaches. It offers an outdoor heated pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna which are accessible all year round.
Mercure Saint Malo Balmoral
Located in Saint-Malo, this hotel features contemporary guest rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is set opposite Saint-Malo Train Station and is less than a mile from the beach. All air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a work desk and free Wi-Fi access. Some private bathrooms at this Mercure feature an Italian shower. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, and can be taken on the terrace during summer.
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
Our daughter was sick the last two days of the trip. WT and her teachers kept us very well informed. You had a clear plan in place to get her home safely and to the doctor if necessary. The fact that you had a hotel room waiting for her in Lima, upon return from Cusco, was quite impressive. She was able to rest the entire day before travel back to the US. Thank you.
Kathryn
Parent of Isabella, traveler on 2017 program to Peru
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Estimated Airfare
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