Discover the essence of France, peeling back layers of history and delving into local culture as you make your way through beautiful scenery from the Dordogne to the Loire Valley, Normandy, and Paris, visiting six World Heritage sites along the way.

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 Mont St. Michel, Normandy
Mont St. Michel, Normandy
 Chenonceau, one of the most romantic chateaux in the Loire Valley
Chenonceau, one of the most romantic chateaux in the Loire Valley
 The medieval city and castle of Carcassonne
The medieval city and castle of Carcassonne
 Medieval town square of Sarlat
Medieval town square of Sarlat
 River boats or <i>gabare</i> on the Dordogne River. Credit: France Tourism Bureau
River boats or gabare on the Dordogne River. Credit: France Tourism Bureau
 The medieval village of Rocamadour, a World Heritage site
The medieval village of Rocamadour, a World Heritage site
 The castle and town of Saumur in the Loire Valley
The castle and town of Saumur in the Loire Valley
 The chateau of Chenonceau, Loire Valley
The chateau of Chenonceau, Loire Valley
 Mont St. Michel, Normandy
Mont St. Michel, Normandy
 Travelers outside a megalith in Saumur. Credit: Catherine Chamoux
Travelers outside a megalith in Saumur. Credit: Catherine Chamoux
 World War II cemetery near Omaha Beach, Normandy
World War II cemetery near Omaha Beach, Normandy
 German gun emplacements at Pointe du Hoc. Credit: Atout France/R-Cast
German gun emplacements at Pointe du Hoc. Credit: Atout France/R-Cast
 Memorial sculpture, Omaha Beach
Memorial sculpture, Omaha Beach
 Section of the famous Bayeux Tapestry
Section of the famous Bayeux Tapestry
 Monet's gardens at Giverny
Monet's gardens at Giverny
 The Louvre's entrance, designed by I.M. Pei
The Louvre's entrance, designed by I.M. Pei
 Panorama of Paris
Panorama of Paris

France Through the Ages

15 days from $6,997 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

Discover the essence of France, peeling back layers of history and delving into local culture as you make your way through beautiful scenery from the Dordogne to the Loire Valley, Normandy, and Paris, visiting six World Heritage sites along the way.

or Call 855-330-1542

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

"France through the Ages" was a feast for the body, mind, and soul!

- David B.

Even though each of us has traveled to France on several occasions, taking "the road less traveled" on Smithsonian's "France through the Ages" tour was thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening. This was our first Smithsonian tour but assuredly will not be our last. 

- Marie L.

This tour offered me a glorious buffet of France. Each day we got to sample new things and they were all wonderful. With my appetite fully whetted, I want to return and see more. 

- Sharon S.

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For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.

In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.

To learn more about the Travel Protection Plan, you may visit https://www.generalipartner.com/smithsonianjourneys or call the administrator, Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand at (866) 501-3252.

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