Paris: The City Experience
Highlight: Gain a deep appreciation for the fabled City of Light: Paris’s 17th-century streets were the first to be lit in Europe; its 18th-century philosophers ushered in the Age of Enlightenment.
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Field Director at the airport🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area
See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings, and see the progress of its restoration following the 2019 fire which damaged much of the building
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter -
Day 3: Paris
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde, a major public square
- Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
- Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
- Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
- Hôtel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV
Take a guided tour of Versailles, where Louis XIV hosted his royal court to reign in their power and prevent their political rise
With your expert local guide you will see:
- State Apartments of the King and Queen
- The lavish Hall of Mirrors which depicts political successes on its vaulted-ceiling murals
- Meticulously landscaped gardens and dozens of ornate fountains
Enjoy a scenic view of Paris as you sail along the iconic Seine River
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Day 4: Paris
Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
🔹 Guided learning: Take part in a French language lesson and cultural activity
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Day 5: Paris
Visit the Fragonard perfumery and see the process of French perfume, from harvesting, to bottling, to the role of master noses
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: Eat with locals
Cultural exchange meets culinary adventure. Join a local Parisian family and enjoy a meal prepared for you by a local in their own home.
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Day 6: Paris
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the afternoon exploring Paris on your own
Take a walking tour of Montmartre
With your Field Director you will see:
- Place du Tertre, an artistic center of France, and see street artists
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a white-domed basilica that marks the highest point in Paris
Enjoy dinner in Montmartre and explore the district has long been a haven for artists
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Day 7: Depart for home
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Day 7: Paris • Normandy
Travel to Normandy, the backdrop for the largest seaborne invasion in history
Take a guided tour of Normandy
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc, the 320-foot cliff scaled by Allied troops to suppress the German attack
- American Cemetery, where nearly 10,000 American soldiers are buried
- Arromanches, another key battleground
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Day 8: Normandy • Paris
Visit the Caen Memorial, dedicated to reminding visitors of the fragility of peace
Travel to Paris
Enjoy dinner in Paris
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Field Director at the airport🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area
See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings, and see the progress of its restoration following the 2019 fire which damaged much of the building
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter -
Day 3: Paris
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde, a major public square
- Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
- Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
- Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
- Hôtel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV
Take a guided tour of Versailles, where Louis XIV hosted his royal court to reign in their power and prevent their political rise
With your expert local guide you will see:
- State Apartments of the King and Queen
- The lavish Hall of Mirrors which depicts political successes on its vaulted-ceiling murals
- Meticulously landscaped gardens and dozens of ornate fountains
Enjoy a scenic view of Paris as you sail along the iconic Seine River
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Day 4: Paris
Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
🔹 Guided learning: Take part in a French language lesson and cultural activity
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Day 5: Paris
Visit the Fragonard perfumery and see the process of French perfume, from harvesting, to bottling, to the role of master noses
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: Eat with locals
Cultural exchange meets culinary adventure. Join a local Parisian family and enjoy a meal prepared for you by a local in their own home.
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Day 6: Paris
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the afternoon exploring Paris on your own
Take a walking tour of Montmartre
With your Field Director you will see:
- Place du Tertre, an artistic center of France, and see street artists
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a white-domed basilica that marks the highest point in Paris
Enjoy dinner in Montmartre and explore the district has long been a haven for artists
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 7: Paris • Normandy
Travel to Normandy, the backdrop for the largest seaborne invasion in history
Take a guided tour of Normandy
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc, the 320-foot cliff scaled by Allied troops to suppress the German attack
- American Cemetery, where nearly 10,000 American soldiers are buried
- Arromanches, another key battleground
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Day 8: Normandy • Paris
Visit the Caen Memorial, dedicated to reminding visitors of the fragility of peace
Travel to Paris
Enjoy dinner in Paris
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Day 9: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
