France

The Best of Northern France: Paris and Normandy

Program No. 21095RJ
Alongside scholars and local experts, find out how the history, architecture, cafés and cuisine makes these two regions both so unique and both so distinctly French.

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May 16 - May 24, 2024
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2,849
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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 6 - Jun 14, 2024
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2,949
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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.

Jul 4 - Jul 12, 2024
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2,949
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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.

Aug 22 - Aug 30, 2024
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Sep 5 - Sep 13, 2024
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2,999
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Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2024
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2,999
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Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2024
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Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2024
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2,999
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Oct 3 - Oct 11, 2024
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2,999
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Oct 10 - Oct 18, 2024
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2,999
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Enroll in this date preceded by the corresponding Oct. 03, 2024 departure or followed by the Oct 17, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

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Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2024
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2,999
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Apr 3 - Apr 11, 2025
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2,999
Apr 10 - Apr 18, 2025
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3,099
Apr 17 - Apr 25, 2025
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3,099
May 1 - May 9, 2025
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May 8 - May 16, 2025
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May 15 - May 23, 2025
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3,099
May 22 - May 30, 2025
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3,199
Jun 5 - Jun 13, 2025
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3,199
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Jul 3 - Jul 11, 2025
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3,199
Aug 28 - Sep 5, 2025
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3,199
Sep 4 - Sep 12, 2025
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3,249
Sep 11 - Sep 19, 2025
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3,249
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Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2025
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Sep 25 - Oct 3, 2025
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Oct 2 - Oct 10, 2025
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Oct 9 - Oct 17, 2025
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Oct 16 - Oct 24, 2025
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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 16 - May 24, 2024
Starting at
3,439
Itinerary Note

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 6 - Jun 14, 2024
Starting at
3,639
Itinerary Note

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.

Jul 4 - Jul 12, 2024
Starting at
3,639
Itinerary Note

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.

Aug 22 - Aug 30, 2024
Starting at
3,639
Sep 5 - Sep 13, 2024
Starting at
3,719
Special Offer

Enroll in this date followed by the corresponding Sept. 12, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2024
Starting at
3,719
Special Offer

Enroll in this date preceded by the corresponding Sept. 05, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2024
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3,719
Special Offer

Enroll in this date preceded by the corresponding Sept. 12, 2024 departure or followed by the Sept 26, 2024 departure of “The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur” (#21096) and we’ll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2024
Starting at
3,719
Special Offer

Enroll in this date followed by the corresponding Oct. 03, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Oct 3 - Oct 11, 2024
Starting at
3,719
Special Offer

Enroll in this date preceded by the corresponding Sept. 26, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Oct 10 - Oct 18, 2024
Starting at
3,719
Special Offer

Enroll in this date preceded by the corresponding Oct. 03, 2024 departure or followed by the Oct 17, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2024
Starting at
3,719
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Enroll in this date followed by the corresponding Oct. 24, 2024 departure of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) and we'll pay your train fare from one program to the other!

Apr 3 - Apr 11, 2025
Starting at
3,639
Apr 10 - Apr 18, 2025
Starting at
3,739
Apr 17 - Apr 25, 2025
Starting at
3,739
May 1 - May 9, 2025
Starting at
3,739
May 8 - May 16, 2025
Starting at
3,739
May 15 - May 23, 2025
Starting at
3,739
May 22 - May 30, 2025
Starting at
3,949
Jun 5 - Jun 13, 2025
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3,949
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Jul 3 - Jul 11, 2025
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3,949
Aug 28 - Sep 5, 2025
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Sep 4 - Sep 12, 2025
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4,019
Sep 11 - Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2025
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At a Glance

Experience two faces of France on this journey that combines field trips led by top-notch Road Scholar experts with plenty of time for independent discoveries. Begin by discovering Paris’ grand boulevards, Gothic architecture and world-class museums. Then venture to Normandy to explore its Celtic-influenced culture, medieval history, natural beauty and tantalizing cuisine.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking up to 3 miles per day during scheduled activities; cobblestone street, uneven ground and hilly terrain. Use of the metro in Paris; walking up/down stairs with railings as elevators/escalators are not always available at each station. Must be prepared for large crowds in Paris.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore Paris’ markets, museums and cafés and take a field trip to the opulent Palace of Versailles.
  • Learn the story of the Allied Invasion of Normandy as you explore the D-Day landing beaches.
  • Discover Mont Saint-Michel, a medieval island fortress and abbey that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

General Notes

Program includes independent time to explore the city and several meals on your own. Group Leaders will provide directions for self-directed excursions. Suggestions for free-time activities provided in preparatory materials. Hotels vary by date. Give us a call to combine this learning adventure with select dates of "The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur" (#21096) for even more learning in France! 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.
Featured Expert
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Libby Chandler
Libby Chandler lives in the southwest county of Devon in the United Kingdom, across the English Channel from the Normandy Beaches. At the age of 22, she moved to France to live in the Alps and polish her French for several years. Libby is an addicted traveler with a lust for learning, spending her time in France and across Europe. Leading groups since 1994, she works as a freelance group manager for educational organizations and in the Himalayan mountains during the winter.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Libby Chandler lives in the southwest county of Devon in the United Kingdom, across the English Channel from the Normandy Beaches. At the age of 22, she moved to France to live in the Alps and polish her French for several years. Libby is an addicted traveler with a lust for learning, spending her time in France and across Europe. Leading groups since 1994, she works as a freelance group manager for educational organizations and in the Himalayan mountains during the winter.
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