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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Toulouse, Sarlat-la-Caneda, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon

Itinerary

Fly to ToulouseDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - TOULOUSE

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to France.

Arrival - Toulouse City TourDay 2

DAY 2: TOULOUSE

  • Welcome: Bienvenue en France! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: With your Tour Director see some of Toulouse highlights - Place Capitole, Town Hall, and the Basilique St-Sernin.
  • Explore: Explore Old Toulouse at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Toulouse.

Cite de l'Espace and Airbus HeadquartersDay 3

DAY 3: TOULOUSE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Cite de l'Espace: Guided visit of the Cite de l'Espace - discover general concepts related to Space and Astronomy.
  • Airbus: Visit the headquarters of Airbus - start with the telemetry room and the presentation of the A380 program. From a lookout built into the plant, view the general indoor and outdoor test stations. Learn about the missions of a military plane such as the MSN1, the very first Airbus A400M.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Toulouse.

Troglodyte Prehistoric Sites - Village de la Madeleine and Roque Saint-ChristopheDay 4

DAY 4: TOULOUSE - SARLAT-LA-CANEDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda, admire the Dordogne scenery while on route.
  • Village de la Madeleine: Visit the Village de la Madeleine - a troglodyte prehistoric shelter under an overhanging cliff of Dordogne, discovered in 1863.
  • Roque Saint-Christophe: Stop at the Roque Saint-Christophe - a 1km long prehistoric rock formation and the biggest troglodytic site in Europe.
  • Sarlat: Explore the charming town of Sarlat-la-Caneda.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Gouffre de Padirac Underground River and Dordogne ValleyDay 5

DAY 5: SARLAT-LA-CANEDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gouffre de Padirac: Visit the Gouffre de Padirac - a natural cave containing a subterranean river. Enjoy a boat ride in stunning silence looking at the incredible spectacle of erosion in the underground world. Discover the Lac de la Pluie and the Lac des Gours where calcite deposits rise from the riverbed.
  • Gabare Boat: Embark a Gabare, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, and discover the flora and fauna of the Dordogne Valley, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Puy de Dome Volcano - Pascal's Atmospheric Pressure ExperimentsDay 6

DAY 6: SARLAT-LA-CANEDA - CLERMONT-FERRAND

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Travel to Clermont-Ferrand.
  • Puy de Dome: Board a train to reach the top of Puy de Dome - admire the panoramic view as you ascend the highest volcano of the Chaines des Puys and the location of Blaise Pascal's atmospheric pressure experiments!
  • Explore: Spend some time exploring Clermont-Ferrand at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Clermont-Ferrand.

Blaise Pascal's City and Travel to LyonDay 7

DAY 7: CLERMONT-FERRAND - LYON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Pascal Tour: Join a local guide and discover the town of Clermont-Ferrand, home to French Mathematician and Philosopher Blaise Pascal.
  • Pascal Machine: Visit the Musee Henri Lecoq - the museum is home to Pascal's arithmetic machine, a mechanical calculator he invented in the early 17th century.
  • Travel: Board the bus and travel to Lyon.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Lyon.

Old Lyon and Maison des MathematiquesDay 8

DAY 8: LYON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Old Lyon: Follow a local guide on a tour of Old Lyon - walk along the Saone River, see Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica and the quaint streets.
  • Maison des Maths: Guided visit of the Maison des Mathematiques de Lyon - learn about a different aspect of Math.
  • Explore: Spend some time exploring the city at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Lyon.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: LYON - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Say Au Revoir to your French Prometour Tour Director and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Toulouse, Sarlat-la-Caneda, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon

Itinerary

Fly to ToulouseDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - TOULOUSE

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to France.

Arrival - Toulouse City TourDay 2

DAY 2: TOULOUSE

  • Welcome: Bienvenue en France! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: With your Tour Director see some of Toulouse highlights - Place Capitole, Town Hall, and the Basilique St-Sernin.
  • Explore: Explore Old Toulouse at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Toulouse.

Cite de l'Espace and Airbus HeadquartersDay 3

DAY 3: TOULOUSE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Cite de l'Espace: Guided visit of the Cite de l'Espace - discover general concepts related to Space and Astronomy.
  • Airbus: Visit the headquarters of Airbus - start with the telemetry room and the presentation of the A380 program. From a lookout built into the plant, view the general indoor and outdoor test stations. Learn about the missions of a military plane such as the MSN1, the very first Airbus A400M.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Toulouse.

Troglodyte Prehistoric Sites - Village de la Madeleine and Roque Saint-ChristopheDay 4

DAY 4: TOULOUSE - SARLAT-LA-CANEDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda, admire the Dordogne scenery while on route.
  • Village de la Madeleine: Visit the Village de la Madeleine - a troglodyte prehistoric shelter under an overhanging cliff of Dordogne, discovered in 1863.
  • Roque Saint-Christophe: Stop at the Roque Saint-Christophe - a 1km long prehistoric rock formation and the biggest troglodytic site in Europe.
  • Sarlat: Explore the charming town of Sarlat-la-Caneda.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Gouffre de Padirac Underground River and Dordogne ValleyDay 5

DAY 5: SARLAT-LA-CANEDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gouffre de Padirac: Visit the Gouffre de Padirac - a natural cave containing a subterranean river. Enjoy a boat ride in stunning silence looking at the incredible spectacle of erosion in the underground world. Discover the Lac de la Pluie and the Lac des Gours where calcite deposits rise from the riverbed.
  • Gabare Boat: Embark a Gabare, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, and discover the flora and fauna of the Dordogne Valley, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Puy de Dome Volcano - Pascal's Atmospheric Pressure ExperimentsDay 6

DAY 6: SARLAT-LA-CANEDA - CLERMONT-FERRAND

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Travel to Clermont-Ferrand.
  • Puy de Dome: Board a train to reach the top of Puy de Dome - admire the panoramic view as you ascend the highest volcano of the Chaines des Puys and the location of Blaise Pascal's atmospheric pressure experiments!
  • Explore: Spend some time exploring Clermont-Ferrand at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Clermont-Ferrand.

Blaise Pascal's City and Travel to LyonDay 7

DAY 7: CLERMONT-FERRAND - LYON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Pascal Tour: Join a local guide and discover the town of Clermont-Ferrand, home to French Mathematician and Philosopher Blaise Pascal.
  • Pascal Machine: Visit the Musee Henri Lecoq - the museum is home to Pascal's arithmetic machine, a mechanical calculator he invented in the early 17th century.
  • Travel: Board the bus and travel to Lyon.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Lyon.

Old Lyon and Maison des MathematiquesDay 8

DAY 8: LYON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Old Lyon: Follow a local guide on a tour of Old Lyon - walk along the Saone River, see Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica and the quaint streets.
  • Maison des Maths: Guided visit of the Maison des Mathematiques de Lyon - learn about a different aspect of Math.
  • Explore: Spend some time exploring the city at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Lyon.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: LYON - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Say Au Revoir to your French Prometour Tour Director and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the science and engineering of space exploration and aviation at the Cite de l’Espace and the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, examining the development of the A380 and A400M programs.

Investigate the geological history of the Dordogne Valley through visits to the Village de la Madeleine prehistoric troglodyte shelter, the Roque Saint-Christophe – the largest troglodytic site in Europe – and the Gouffre de Padirac underground river cave.

Evaluate the significance of Blaise Pascal’s atmospheric pressure experiments on the Puy de Dome volcano, examining how this 17th-century discovery contributed to the development of modern physics and meteorology.

Compare the geological forces that created the Puy de Dome volcanic peak with the underground erosion that formed the Gouffre de Padirac cave system, examining how different natural processes shape the French landscape.

Examine the history and application of mathematics at the Maison des Mathematiques de Lyon, and trace the legacy of Blaise Pascal at the Musee Henri Lecoq in Clermont-Ferrand through his arithmetic machine – one of the first mechanical calculators.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Toulouse: Place Capitole, Town Hall, Basilique St-Sernin. Cite de l'Espace - space and astronomy. Airbus Headquarters - telemetry room, A380 program, MSN1 Airbus A400M.
  • Sarlat-la-Caneda: Village de la Madeleine - troglodyte prehistoric shelter discovered in 1863. Roque Saint-Christophe - 1km long prehistoric rock formation, largest troglodytic site in Europe.
  • Dordogne: Gouffre de Padirac - natural cave with subterranean river, Lac de la Pluie, and Lac des Gours calcite formations. Gabare flat-bottomed boat on the Dordogne Valley UNESCO biosphere reserve.
  • Clermont-Ferrand: Puy de Dome - highest volcano of the Chaines des Puys, site of Blaise Pascal's atmospheric pressure experiments. Musee Henri Lecoq - Pascal's arithmetic machine.
  • Lyon: Old Lyon walking tour along the Saone River, Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica. Maison des Mathematiques de Lyon.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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