5 nuits en famille d’accueil, 1 nuit à Blois, et 4 nuits à Paris
This itinerary is great for both small and large groups who want to limit costs while still seeing a few sites outside of Paris in addition to a family stay. It can be a great option for Spring break if your school will allow you to miss a few days of school.
Ideas to customize this itinerary:
- Reorder the itinerary to fit your needs. Paris first to get students acclimated? Family Stay first to get students past their fears?
- Replace the night in Blois and châteaux visits with time in another city or village of interest.
- Spend more time in the Loire (or another region) in exchange for less time in Paris.
- Extend Family Stay to 9-14 nights for an additional $150.
Daily Itinerary
| Day 1 | Depart USA for Paris. Dinner and breakfast served on overnight transatlantic flight. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Paris/CDG Airport. Meet & greet staff will help you find your bus. Travel to the Loire Valley. Meet host families and begin family stay. Students are placed one per family for immersion experience. |
| Days 2 - 7 | This is your time to be immersed in “la vie française,” sharing the daily life of your host family. |
| Day 7 | Say “au revoir” to host families. Travel by private bus to visit several Châteaux de la Loire (as chosen by group). Continue to the town of Blois and check into hotel. Explore this town designated as a “ville d’art et d’histoire.” Evening group pre-arranged dinner. |
| Day 8 | Morning visit of the Château Royal de Blois. Then travel by private bus to Chartres, where you will have a guided visit of the medieval Cathédrale de Chartres. Continue by bus to Paris. Enjoy an evening stroll on the Champs-Elysées. Climb the arc and enjoy a wonderful view of Paris! |
| Day 9 | Spend the morning on Île de la Cité, the geographical center of Paris. See the exterior of Notre Dame, the interior of Sainte-Chapelle, and visit the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation. Then spending the afternoon exploring le Quartier Latin, including a visit of le Panthéon. Evening free time. |
| Day 10 | Morning visit of les Catacombes de Paris. Afternoon guided visit of le Musée d’Orsay. Later, explore the neighborhood of Montmartre, including le Sacré-Coeur and la Place du Tertre. (This is a great area for souvenir shopping.) |
| Day 11 | Morning guided visit of le Musée du Louvre. In the afternoon, explore the area of Les Halles (with optional visit of le Centre Pompidou). Then ascend the Tour Eiffel, an iconic symbol of the city. Enjoy a group pre-arranged farewell dinner on a boat cruise along the Seine. |
| Day 12 | Transfer from hotel to Paris CDG airport. Return flights; lunch and snack served in flight. |
Pricing
| $4245 based on 8-9 students with 1 leader | ||
| $4095 based on 17-20 students with 2 leaders | ||
| $3995 based on 26-30 students with 3 leaders |
Additional Information
- This itinerary is based on a spring program from most major airports. An airfare supplement may apply during peak spring dates.
- Airfare supplement of an estimated $300-400 for summer programs.
- Contact L&F for individualized estimated prices based on your dates and departure airport.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare including taxes
- Airport transfer on day 12
- Meet & Assist on day 2
- 5 nights hotel accommodations – centrally located, students 3-4 to a room, and continental breakfast
- 5 nights family-stay arrangements organized by local L&F family-stay coordinator (family meals included)
- Minibus on days 2, 7, 8
- 2 pre-arranged dinners
- Metro Allowance for Paris
- Entrance fee allowance (for sites, museums, activities as planned by group)
- Guided Visits: Cathédrale de Chartres, Musée d’Orsay, Musée du Louvre
- Travel medical insurance
- Extensive student and leader preparatory materials
Exclusions
- Passport, visa (including ETIAS), or other document costs
- Meals not indicated as included
- Other items not listed as included
- Spending money: about $40/day suggested; less during family stay
- Baggage fees (currently one checked bag is free for overseas travel)
- Any additional costs incurred to fulfill requirements set by the US or destination-country health or government officials regarding health testing, documentation, and/or immunization