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

Chenonceau, one of the most romantic chateaux in the Loire Valley

The medieval city and castle of Carcassonne

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 castle and town of Saumur in the Loire Valley

The chateau of Chenonceau, Loire Valley

Mont St. Michel, Normandy

Travelers outside a megalith in Saumur. Credit: Catherine Chamoux

World War II cemetery near Omaha Beach, Normandy

German gun emplacements at Pointe du Hoc. Credit: Atout France/R-Cast

Memorial sculpture, Omaha Beach

Section of the famous Bayeux Tapestry

Monet's gardens at Giverny

The Louvre's entrance, designed by I.M. Pei

Panorama of Paris

France Through the Ages

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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.

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