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France: History of the French Monarchy to the French Revolution

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The Palace of Versailles glows at golden hour in its Marble Court, the original hunting lodge at the heart of Louis XIV's grand palace
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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Paris, Versailles, Tours, Amboise

Itinerary

Fly to FranceDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - PARIS

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

Arrival - Place de la Concorde and Seine CruiseDay 2

DAY 2: PARIS

  • Welcome: Bienvenue en France! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel, drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: Explore Paris with your Prometour Tour Director - see Place de la Concorde (formerly Place de la Revolution) and the Champs Elysees.
  • Seine Cruise: Admire the architecture of Paris from the Seine aboard a Bateau Mouche.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Versailles - Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and Trianon PalacesDay 3

DAY 3: EXCURSION TO VERSAILLES

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Versailles: Board the RER train to Versailles. Guided visit of the Chateau de Versailles - originally built as a hunting lodge for Louis XIII, redesigned as the extravagant Palace under Louis XIV. See the Grand Apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the Hall of Mirrors.
  • Gardens: Explore the elegantly landscaped Gardens with a stop at Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and the Trianon Palaces.
  • Return: Board the RER train and return to Paris.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Louvre, Conciergerie and Berthillon Ice CreamDay 4

DAY 4: PARIS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Louvre: Self-guided visit of the Musee du Louvre - this former royal residence is now home to some of the greatest European masterpieces including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
  • Tuileries: Spend time in the Jardins des Tuileries.
  • Conciergerie: Visit the Conciergerie - it became the first prison of Paris, where Marie Antoinette was detained after the French Revolution.
  • Berthillon: Stop at Maison Berthillon to taste their famous gourmet ice cream.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Loire Valley - Chambord, Blois and ToursDay 5

DAY 5: PARIS - TOURS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Chambord: Travel the Loire Valley. Discover Chateau de Chambord - started under Francois I and finished under Louis XIV, one of the most recognizable castles in the Loire Valley.
  • Blois: Visit the Chateau Royal de Blois - you can find 4 distinct styles of architecture in the castle.
  • Tours: Have some time in Tours - it is said that Place Plumereau is the best square in France.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Tours.

Chenonceau, Loches Castle and Medieval Life WorkshopDay 6

DAY 6: TOURS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Chenonceau: Discover Chateau Chenonceau - remarkable for its architecture and history, and for the many gardens including a Maze rebuilt from Catherine de Medicis plans.
  • Loches: Enter the Royal City of Loches and visit its Castle - the whole town is a historical site with steep streets and magnificent views.
  • Medieval Workshop: Participate in the Daily Life in the Middle Ages workshop - through games of comparison, see how today's lifestyle differs from life during medieval times.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Tours.

Clos Luce - Leonardo da Vinci Home - and Return to ParisDay 7

DAY 7: TOURS - PARIS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Clos Luce: Explore the former residence of Leonardo da Vinci - see some of his marvelous inventions and works at Clos Luce.
  • Amboise: Explore the town of Amboise at your own pace.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to Paris.
  • Eiffel Tower: Get a bird's eye view of Paris from the observation platforms of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Invalides, Napoleon's Tomb and PantheonDay 8

DAY 8: PARIS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Place Vendome: Make your way to Place Vendome - an important square during the French Revolution.
  • Invalides: Discover the Invalides - once a hospital, now a complex of buildings containing the Musee de l'Armee and the Dome des Invalides, the resting place of Napoleon.
  • Pantheon: Enter the Pantheon - the resting place of many famous people, such as Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Marie Curie, and Simone Veil.
  • Bastille: Explore Place de la Bastille - where the storming of the Bastille took place on the afternoon of July 14th, 1789.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: PARIS - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Say Au Revoir to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your flight and return home.

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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Paris, Versailles, Tours, Amboise

Itinerary

Fly to FranceDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - PARIS

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

Arrival - Place de la Concorde and Seine CruiseDay 2

DAY 2: PARIS

  • Welcome: Bienvenue en France! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel, drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: Explore Paris with your Prometour Tour Director - see Place de la Concorde (formerly Place de la Revolution) and the Champs Elysees.
  • Seine Cruise: Admire the architecture of Paris from the Seine aboard a Bateau Mouche.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Versailles - Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and Trianon PalacesDay 3

DAY 3: EXCURSION TO VERSAILLES

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Versailles: Board the RER train to Versailles. Guided visit of the Chateau de Versailles - originally built as a hunting lodge for Louis XIII, redesigned as the extravagant Palace under Louis XIV. See the Grand Apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the Hall of Mirrors.
  • Gardens: Explore the elegantly landscaped Gardens with a stop at Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and the Trianon Palaces.
  • Return: Board the RER train and return to Paris.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Louvre, Conciergerie and Berthillon Ice CreamDay 4

DAY 4: PARIS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Louvre: Self-guided visit of the Musee du Louvre - this former royal residence is now home to some of the greatest European masterpieces including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
  • Tuileries: Spend time in the Jardins des Tuileries.
  • Conciergerie: Visit the Conciergerie - it became the first prison of Paris, where Marie Antoinette was detained after the French Revolution.
  • Berthillon: Stop at Maison Berthillon to taste their famous gourmet ice cream.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Loire Valley - Chambord, Blois and ToursDay 5

DAY 5: PARIS - TOURS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Chambord: Travel the Loire Valley. Discover Chateau de Chambord - started under Francois I and finished under Louis XIV, one of the most recognizable castles in the Loire Valley.
  • Blois: Visit the Chateau Royal de Blois - you can find 4 distinct styles of architecture in the castle.
  • Tours: Have some time in Tours - it is said that Place Plumereau is the best square in France.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Tours.

Chenonceau, Loches Castle and Medieval Life WorkshopDay 6

DAY 6: TOURS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Chenonceau: Discover Chateau Chenonceau - remarkable for its architecture and history, and for the many gardens including a Maze rebuilt from Catherine de Medicis plans.
  • Loches: Enter the Royal City of Loches and visit its Castle - the whole town is a historical site with steep streets and magnificent views.
  • Medieval Workshop: Participate in the Daily Life in the Middle Ages workshop - through games of comparison, see how today's lifestyle differs from life during medieval times.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Tours.

Clos Luce - Leonardo da Vinci Home - and Return to ParisDay 7

DAY 7: TOURS - PARIS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Clos Luce: Explore the former residence of Leonardo da Vinci - see some of his marvelous inventions and works at Clos Luce.
  • Amboise: Explore the town of Amboise at your own pace.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to Paris.
  • Eiffel Tower: Get a bird's eye view of Paris from the observation platforms of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Invalides, Napoleon's Tomb and PantheonDay 8

DAY 8: PARIS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Place Vendome: Make your way to Place Vendome - an important square during the French Revolution.
  • Invalides: Discover the Invalides - once a hospital, now a complex of buildings containing the Musee de l'Armee and the Dome des Invalides, the resting place of Napoleon.
  • Pantheon: Enter the Pantheon - the resting place of many famous people, such as Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Marie Curie, and Simone Veil.
  • Bastille: Explore Place de la Bastille - where the storming of the Bastille took place on the afternoon of July 14th, 1789.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Paris.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: PARIS - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Say Au Revoir to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your flight and return home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the architectural and political symbolism of the Chateau de Versailles – tracing the transformation from Louis XIII’s hunting lodge to Louis XIV’s grand palace – through a guided visit of the Grand Apartments, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors.

Investigate the French Revolution through primary sites including the Conciergerie where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned, Place de la Concorde formerly Place de la Revolution, and Place de la Bastille where the storming of July 14th 1789 took place.

Evaluate the complexity of French royal heritage in the Loire Valley through Chateau de Chambord, Chateau Royal de Blois with 4 distinct architectural styles, Chateau Chenonceau, and the Daily Life in the Middle Ages workshop.

Compare the royal grandeur of Versailles with the revolutionary monuments of Paris, examining how the same city that housed a divine monarch became the site of his dynasty’s violent overthrow.

Examine the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte through the Invalides complex housing the Musee de l’Armee and the Dome des Invalides – his final resting place – and Place Vendome, an important square during the French Revolution.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Paris: Place de la Concorde (formerly Place de la Revolution), Champs Elysees, Bateau Mouche Seine cruise.
  • Versailles: Chateau de Versailles guided visit - Grand Apartments, Royal Chapel, Hall of Mirrors. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and Trianon Palaces. Elegantly landscaped Gardens.
  • Paris Day 2: Louvre Museum. Jardins des Tuileries. Conciergerie - where Marie Antoinette was detained. Maison Berthillon gourmet ice cream.
  • Loire Valley: Chateau de Chambord. Chateau Royal de Blois - 4 architectural styles. Place Plumereau in Tours. Chateau Chenonceau and Maze. Loches Castle - Daily Life in the Middle Ages workshop. Clos Luce - Leonardo da Vinci. Amboise.
  • Paris Day 3: Place Vendome, Invalides and Napoleon's tomb, Pantheon - Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Marie Curie. Place de la Bastille.

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
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Will my group be combined with another school group?

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

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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.

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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.
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