Magnificat – Spring Break in France

Day 1: Fly to Paris 

Days 2: Avignon

Hop on a train to Avignon, the gateway to Provence, and explore its fairy-tale-like charm. Walk around the city known for its “Palace of the Popes”, the largest surviving Gothic palace in Europe from which seven popes ruled in the 14th century.

Day 3: Avignon / Village Tour

Take a journey through the French countryside, along the way stopping by some quaint villages off the beaten path.

Day 4: Avignon / Pont du Gard

Indulge yourself during a gourmet food walking tour, tasting the city’s delicious specialities and discovering its winding alleyways full of fun shops and artisans. Later, kayak down the lovely Gardon River and under a Roman aqueduct as you take in the picturesque surroundings and rolling hillsides.

Day 5: Saint Maries de la Mer

Visit Sainte Maries de la Mer, a seaside resort town, and dip your toes in the Mediterranean Sea. Take a boat ride around La Camargue to see the wild horses, bulls and birds galore.

Day 6: Arles

Learn how to make authentic French cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. In the afternoon, travel to Arles, once a capital of the Roman empire, and explore the city that inspired many of van Gogh’s masterpieces.

Day 7: Paris

Travel to Paris and see the city in a unique way, on a hop-on/hop-off boat on the Seine river. Visit the Musee d’Orsay to see the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art and visit the other chic arrondissements of Paris.

Day 8: Paris

Visit a school to meet French étudiantes and experience what school is like for them. Then spend the afternoon meandering through the cobblestoned streets of the trendy Les Marais district and explore the vibrancy of the Latin Quarter.

Day 9: Paris

Soak up the spirit of French fashion at La Galerie Dior and discover all the true secrets of the magical world of haute couture. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower and see The City of Light from more than 900 feet in the air.

Day 10: Au Revoir France! Fly back to the U.S.