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.
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 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
15 days
from $6,997
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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.
Dates & Prices
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April 22, 2024 - May 6, 2024
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SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
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Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,997 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,292 |
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- |
$910 |
Single |
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Tour cost including airfare: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
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Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,197 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,492 |
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- |
$910 |
Single |
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa
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Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,297 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,592 |
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- |
$910 |
Single |
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Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
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Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,397 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,692 |
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- |
$910 |
Single |
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,195 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,490 |
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$910 |
Single |
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May 17, 2024 - May 31, 2024
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SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,197 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,492 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
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Tour cost including airfare: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
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Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,397 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,692 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa
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Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,497 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,792 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
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Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
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Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,597 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,892 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,395 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,690 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
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September 9, 2024 - September 23, 2024
Call to Inquire
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,297 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,592 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
|
Tour cost including airfare: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,497 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,792 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,597 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,892 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
|
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,697 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,992 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,495 |
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- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,790 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Ask us a Question
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September 30, 2024 - October 14, 2024
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,297 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,592 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,497 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,792 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,597 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,892 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,697 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,992 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,495 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,790 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
October 9, 2024 - October 23, 2024
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,197 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,492 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,397 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,692 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,497 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,792 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,597 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,892 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,395 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,690 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
April 25, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,297 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,592 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,597 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,892 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,697 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,992 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,797 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,092 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,495 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,790 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
May 14, 2025 - May 28, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,397 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,692 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,697 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,992 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,797 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,092 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,897 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,192 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,595 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,890 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
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September 10, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,497 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,792 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,797 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,092 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,897 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,192 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,997 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,292 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,695 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,990 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
September 29, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,497 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$8,792 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Washington, DC
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,797 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,092 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,897 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,192 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Tour cost including airfare: Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$7,997 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$9,292 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$6,695 |
|
- |
$565 |
Double |
$7,990 |
|
- |
$910 |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Price Notes
Price includes airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Please call if your city is not listed. Business Class upgrade on round-trip international flights: $3,795 and Premium Economy upgrade on round-trip international flights: $1,795 and is subject to change. Air-inclusive prices include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $602, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.
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