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Paris & Normandy Immersion
May 17 - 26, 2026
Spend 10 immersive days exploring Paris and Normandy like a local. Learn to make croissants like a Parisian, walk through the treasures of the Louvre, see the history of Marie-Antoinette at the Palace of Versailles, and so much more. Plus, enjoy a day trip to the beautiful Champagne region of France and taste the world's best sparkling wine. This special tour also offers a six-night stay in the heart of the charming 6th Arrondissement.
Price
Double: $6,299 | Single: $7,499
*land only pricing available
Inclusions
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Roundtrip international flights from the United States (JFK)
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14 meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
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Local French Tour Director
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Highest Travel Tour Director (Andrea Brooks)
Day 1/2
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light!
After your overnight flight, enjoy a panoramic driving tour with a special photo stop in front of the Eiffel Tower. Then it's off to lunch on own before stretching our legs with a guided walk of the Gardens of Luxembourg by our French guide. This afternoon, check into our very special hotel for the next 6 nights - the Hotel Des Grands Voyageurs in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. Enjoy a Parisian group welcome dinner tonight as we ring in the day. D
Day 3
Arc de Triomphe/Lunch in the Eiffel Tower/Notre Dame
Rise this morning at our hotel in the heart of Paris and travel to the Arc de Triomphe. Here we'll learn about this monument commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and have the opportunity to visit the top for views of Champs-Élysées street. Then it's off to the Eiffel Tower, the most iconic site in the world, to enjoy an unmatched three-course meal in the tower with breathtaking views of the city. Then enjoy ample free time in the tower to take photos, shop, and see the city. Later this afternoon, visit Notre Dame to tour this stunning and renowned UNESCO World Heritage site. B, L
Day 4
Croissant Baking Class/Louvre Museum
Today we're in for a special treat - literally! Our group has an immersive class with a local baker to learn how to make the perfect French croissant. Then we travel to the Louvre Museum for a guided tour of the world's best art collection. A highlight will be seeing the most famous painting in the world... the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. After ample time exploring the Lourve's treasures, we travel back to our hotel. Enjoy dinner on your own tonight and immerse yourself into Paris at one of the many brasseries outside our doorstep. B
Day 5
The Palace of Versailles/Seine Dinner Cruise
Travel this morning to The Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a full day exploring the grounds at your leisure. Walk the famous French gardens and fountains, discover the charm of Marie Antoinette's chateau, and be dazzled by the world-famous Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to end World War I. This evening will conclude with a tour highlight and a lifelong memory - a group dinner cruise on the Seine under the lights of the Eiffel Tower. Local chefs will prepare our four-course meal while we marvel at the City of Lights. B, D
Day 6
Immersive Day at Leisure
This day is yours to explore Paris at leisure and immerse yourself into the Parisian life. Enjoy an expresso at a local cafe, visit Napoleon's tomb at Hôtel des Invalides, walk the 17th century Tuileries Garden, tour the Catacombs of Paris, visit a local patisserie for macarons, explore the Museum of Pablo Picasso, marvel at Renaissance art in The Petit Palais, or so much more. Maybe even take a walk from our hotel and soak up in the charming Parisian streets. The day is yours to relax and explore. B
Day 7
Vineyard Visit/Champagne Tasting/Reims Cathedral
Today we embark on a full-day excursion to the world-renouned Champagne region of France and visit prestigious houses such as Le Clos Corbier. Enjoy a tour of the vineyards and cellars before our group Champagne tasting, including Champagne-ratafia. Enjoy a beautiful lunch here before we depart for the Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture where French kings were historically crowned. Then we return to our home-away-from-home in Paris for dinner at leisure. B, L
Day 8
Monet's Home and Gardens/Museum of Impressionists
This morning we say goodbye to Paris and travel to the Normandy region of France. On the way, we visit the charming town of Giverny to explore Claude Monet's home and gardens which inspired his most famous painting, "Water Lilies". Spend time marveling at the Museum of Impressionists to learn how impressionism continues to impact modern art. After arriving at our hotel in Normandy for the evening, our group will enjoy dinner together at a local eatery. B, D
Day 9
Normandy/Omaha Beach/American Cemetery
We start this moving day with a visit to the Caen Memorial Museum that features artifacts, rare documents, weapons, and more related to WWII and the battle of Normandy. The museum uniquely offers a chronological journey through the war with immersive exhibitions, films, and testimonies from soldiers. Then we visit Omaha Beach as our guide walks us through the American Cemetery as we remember the service men who gave their lives fighting for freedom. Tonight we cap off this monumental bucket-list trip with a special farewell dinner featuring local calvados aperitif brandy. B, D
Day 10
Travel Home
Today we leave Normandy and say goodbye to new friends as we make our way back to Paris for flights home. B
May 17 - 26, 2026
Depart/Return
JFK Airport (New York, NY)
Accommodations
Nights 2-7: Hotel Des Grands Voyageurs
This hotel was selected for your true immersion into Paris. Designed by acclaimed interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghi, this property sits in the heart of the 6th arrondissement and offers a refined range of amenities including air-conditioned rooms, premium bedding, and luxurious Diptyque toiletries. Hotel Des Grands Voyageurs also has a fitness center, infrared sauna, concierge service, complimentary in-room WiFi, an inviting restaurant serving French-American cuisine, a Parisian breakfast buffet, a bar, and a hidden speakeasy.
Nights 8-9: Novotel Bayeux
Location, location, location. This hotel sits in the heart of Normandy and is the ideal hotel for our time at Omaha beach, the Caen Memorial Museum, and more. Just a ten minute walk to the small town of Bayeux, Novotel Bayeux offers comfortable rooms with amenities such as complimentary in-room WiFi, air conditioning, Ritual toiletries, and blackout curtains. The hotel also features a restaurant, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a 24/7 fitness center, and a terrace.