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France conjures up images of glamour, sophistication and the smell of the freshly baked croissants. Home to world-class art galleries, awe-inspiring museums, Roman temples and Renaissance châteaux’s; France delivers culture in spades. Add in the famous sights of Paris, the lush Loire Valley and the glittering Mediterranean coastline – this mesmerizing country is the perfect melting pot for an itinerary filled with an array of subjects.

Art & Literature

Language & Culture

History & Classics

Music & Performance

LANGUAGE, FOOD TECH & CULTURE

The ultimate way for students to naturally absorb a language or culture is through complete immersion.

We have language schools across France to provide tailor-made language lessons for our travelling students, either in the capital cities of France or the surrounding towns and villages. Options include Paris, Lyon, Normandy, Nice, Montpellier.
Travel north to south, east to west to experience the very heart of French cuisine. Chocolate, pastries, cheese and cured meats, bread and wine; Visit secret locations with expert guides on your own private tour to see the country’s gastronomic heart.
Experience cultural classics; the Eiffel Tower, Seine River cruise or a ballet performance or cultural secrets
A homestay accommodation option combines language lessons with the day-to-day immersion that comes from living with a host family. Students will discover the French culture and way of life, putting their language skills to use in a practical environment.

HISTORY & CLASSICS

Dominated by trench warfare, the historic sites of Northern France and Western Belgium were the locations of the gruelling fighting in WWI and yet, despite a century since the beginning of the way, much of the evidence still exists of how these areas were deeply impacted. By exploring the trenches, tunnels and battlefields, history groups can appreciate the events that transpired during ‘The Great War’.

Experience the French Revolution, one of the most important events in modern European history, as it is brought to life at the sites of major events of the period. Visit Paris, the birthplace of the Revolution and relive the turbulent times leading to the storming of Bastille Prison.

MUSIC & VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS

France has always had a strong influence on the arts throughout history. Perform at truly inspiring concert locations such as St Sulpice Church and the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris or Abbey St Mont Michel in Normandy.

Visit the Louvre; originally a palace, and now one of the world’s top art museums – A must-see for anyone with a passion for art. The Louvre holds some of the world’s most famous works of art, such as The Mona Lisa, The Virgin and Child and the Venus de Milo.
Picasso Gallery, Orangerie Museum, Musee D’Orsay or the Centre Pompidou – all centrally located within Paris.
See Paris’ best street art, learn about the culture, visit a street art gallery, meet the artists or do a graffiti art workshop.

Suggested itinerary - Paris by mouth

Day 1:

AUSTRALIA – TRANSIT

· Depart Australia

· OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Day 2:

TRANSIT – PARIS

· Arrive Paris

· Meet and greet by Travelbound Education representative

· Transfer from airport to accommodation to check-in and drop luggage.

· Sightseeing

– Chocolate & Patisserie Walking Tour

– Seine River Cruise (evening)

Day 3:

PARIS

· Sightseeing:

– Eiffel Tower

– Arc de Triomphe

– Champs Elysees

– Louvre Museum

Day 4:

PARIS

– Paris By Mouth!

– French Cooking Class

Day 5:

PARIS

· Sightseeing:

– Walking Tour of Montmarte & Sacre Couer (self-guided):

– Le Musee Gourmand du Chocolat

– Parfumerie Fragonard Guided Tour

Day 6:

PARIS

· St Germain Chocolate and Pastry tour (3 hrs)

· Macaroon making class

· Moulin Rouge

Day 7:

PARIS – LYON

· TGV to Lyon – Private transfer to accommodation

· Sightseeing:

– Institut Paul Bocuse

– Explore the Vieux

Lyon’s Vieux (old townDine in a bouchon)

Day 8:

LYON – PARIS

· Breakfast at Ortholan Bakery (across the road from Accent Francais)

· TGV to Paris

· Free time

Day 9:

PARIS – TRANSIT

· Private transfer to airport

· Depart Paris – Arrive transit – Depart for Australia

· OVERNIGHT flight

Day 10:

WELCOME HOME

Arrive Australia

The Highlights of France

PARIS

The-Seine.-Paris-Tourism

Eiffel Tower: This huge iron monument is named after its architect Gustave Eiffel and has become an icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. This is a ‘must do’ for first time visitors to Paris.
Disneyland Paris – Has five enchanted lands, set in over 600 hectares of parkland.
Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyles and wild sculptures by Violet Le Duc decorate this famous old cathedral that sits alongside the River Seine. The Cathedral is still open to the public and serves as a fine example of French Gothic architecture.

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Catacombs The Catacombs gather the remainders of approximately six million Parisian, transferred between the end from 18th century and the middle from the 19e century, progressively of the closing of the cemeteries for reason of insalubrity.
Louvre originally a palace but now one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. The Louvre holds some of the world’s most famous works of art, such as the Mona Lisa, The Virgin and Child and the Venus de Milo.
Musee DÓrsay A magnificent museum containing mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915. It houses the world’s largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist artwork.
Picasso Museum: The Musée Picasso Paris collection comprises over 5,000 works and tens of thousands of archived pieces. For its quality and scope as well as the range of art forms it encompasses, this collection is the only one in the world to present both Picasso’s masterpieces and a precise record of the artist’s creative process
Arc de Triomphe – One of the most famous monuments in Paris, it honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
Champs Elysees Lined with horse-chestnut trees, Champs-Élysées is one of the world’s most famous streets, and is one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world.
Montmarte & Sacre Couer: The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica, is a Roman Catholic church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The basilica, consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919, has become one the most popular landmarks of Paris. It is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Also explore the old village atmosphere through winding streets, watch the artists at work in the Place du Tertre and take in that view!
Palace of Versailles – Just outside of Paris, you can enjoy Versailles in a half or full day trip. The royal Chateaux was the center of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. This used to be the hunting lodge of Louis XIII and the seat of French government. Today, the Chateau de Versailles contains works of art, a museum and gardens full of statues, fountains and ponds.
French Cooking Class – Become a bonafide French chef with these cooking lessons focusing on their national cuisine. Lessons can vary in length and food variety.

BURGUNDY

Burgundy is renowned for its rich and hearty gastronomy: the birthplace of the traditional delicacy, boeuf bourguignon. As you enter this stunning town, you will see the distinctive, cream-coloured Charolais cows in fields across the region; the source of the distinctive cheese’s produced here. One of the finest is Epoisses, a soft cow’s cheese with a flavour of nuts, lime and old churches.

LYON

Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere – Perched high above the old town, this impressive white church dominates Lyon’s skyline and offers great views over Lyon from the promenade out the front. You can walk up the steep steps to get there or take the funicular for a few euros to save your legs.
Roman Amphitheatre – Right next to Notre Dame is one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres outside of Rome. The theatre holds up to 10,000 people and is used by the city to host many festivals and events throughout the year.
Lyon’s Vieux (old town) is a great place to start your visit. Take a wander around the cobblestone streets through narrow passageways, passing delicatessens, artisan stores and sidewalk cafes. Keep your eye out for an old traboule which are passageways used in medieval times by the silk industry, some of which have been recently renovated.

NICE

The French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) is the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. It includes famously glamorous beach resorts such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes.

Old town (Vieille Ville) Wander this area and soak up the quintessential southern French style.
Musee National Marc Chagall If you visit one museum in Nice, make it this one and discover the beauty of one of the most famous French modernist artists, Marc Chagall.
Castle Hill Admire views over the beautiful French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) and other Mediterranean coast of southeastern France, renowned for its famously glamorous beach resorts such as Nice, Saint-Tropez and Cannes.

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LANGUAGE, FOOD TECH & CULTURE

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Suggested itinerary - Paris by mouth

The Highlights of France

PARIS

BURGUNDY

LYON

NICE