France

Independent Paris: People, Places, Culture

Program No. 10034RJ
Celebrate the grand culture of Paris on expert-led walks and independent excursions, reveling in architecture, world-class museums, famed cuisine and traditional open-air markets.

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May 4 - May 12, 2024
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Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2024
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Jun 8 - Jun 16, 2024
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Jul 6 - Jul 14, 2024
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May 4 - May 12, 2024
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3,439
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This departure will take place around the 2024 Summer Olympics. All activities and content will take place, however, it is possible that the timing of some of our scheduled activities may change suddenly as a result.

May 10 - May 18, 2024
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3,889
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This departure will take place around the 2024 Summer Olympics. All activities and content will take place, however, it is possible that the timing of some of our scheduled activities may change suddenly as a result.

Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2024
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This departure will take place around the 2024 Summer Olympics. All activities and content will take place, however, it is possible that the timing of some of our scheduled activities may change suddenly as a result.

Jun 8 - Jun 16, 2024
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3,889
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Jul 6 - Jul 14, 2024
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This departure will take place around the 2024 Summer Olympics. All activities and content will take place, however, it is possible that the timing of some of our scheduled activities may change suddenly as a result.

Sep 7 - Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 20 - Sep 28, 2024
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Oct 5 - Oct 13, 2024
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Nov 2 - Nov 10, 2024
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Dec 7 - Dec 15, 2024
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At a Glance

From a table at a street-side cafe near the Sorbonne, you watch students excitedly discoursing, mothers shepherding children along the sidewalk, the life of a Parisian neighborhood unfolding before you. It’s just one moment in your independent exploration of the Paris behind the postcards. Stroll the grand boulevards, meet local experts who illuminate the city’s most marvelous treasures, compare the city’s diverse quarters and savor every new experience that crosses your path.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking up to five miles per day. Extensive use of the Paris Métro system, often accessed by stairs. Activity level is based on included program elements. You may enjoy a more leisurely version of this program, "Paris at a Slower Paris: Art & Culture in the City of Light" (#22235).
Independent City Discoveries
Independent City Discoveries
Learn with a Group Leader and enjoy educational programming while also getting substantial independent time to explore on your own. Most Independent City Discoveries include lectures, self-guided excursions and passes for public transit and museums.

What You'll Learn

  • Be introduced by a local Road Scholar expert to life as a Parisian and explore the center of Paris.
  • Examine and discuss the art of Paris at museums, gardens and an open-air market.
  • Enjoy free time for independent discoveries or follow the Group Leader to intriguing corners of the city.

General Notes

Included in the program: Seven nights hotel accommodation, Métro and museum passes, all breakfasts, some lunches and dinners, escorted activities and optional field trips. Current Events in Paris: Due to the fire at Notre Dame, the cathedral is closed to visitors. Road Scholar programs that visit île de la Cité will be able to see the outside of the cathedral, but we will not be able to go inside.
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