Day 1: Departure Day

Board your group flight to Paris and get ready for an incredible adventure exploring one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Day 2: Welcome to Paris

Arrive in Paris and meet your local Program Director at the airport. After checking into your hotel, head out for an orientation walk to soak in your first views of the City of Light. In the evening, enjoy a festive welcome dinner followed by a magical Seine River cruise, watching the city sparkle from the water.

Day 3: Paris Highlights & the Marais

Start the day with a walking tour of Paris’ most famous landmarks—including Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter. In the afternoon, explore the historic Marais neighborhood, with time to relax at Place des Vosges, Paris’s oldest planned square. After dinner, cap off your evening with a visit to the top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views of the illuminated skyline.

Day 4: Impressionism in the Garden & Montmartre

This morning, take part in an interactive Impressionist art class held in the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg, where you’ll learn classic techniques and create your own Paris-inspired masterpiece. Then head to the world-renowned Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and thousands of works from ancient to modern times. In the evening, explore the artistic hilltop neighborhood of Montmartre, visit Sacré-Cœur, and enjoy dinner with sweeping views over the city.

Day 5: Full-Day Excursion to Normandy

Travel west to Normandy for a moving and educational day. Visit the D-Day landing beaches, explore key historical sites, and reflect at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Later, return to Paris and take an evening stroll along the Champs-Élysées, and visit the Arc de Triomphe.

Day 6: Versailles & French Cooking Experience

Step back in time with a visit to the Palace of Versailles. Tour the glittering Hall of Mirrors, explore the royal apartments, and wander through the stunning gardens. Back in Paris, wrap up your trip with a hands-on French cooking class, where you’ll prepare and enjoy a delicious final dinner together.

Day 7: Au Revoir, Paris

Enjoy one last café breakfast before heading to the airport for your flight home—bringing back new friendships, lasting memories, and a deeper appreciation for French culture.