DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Depart from the USA.
DAY 2: PARIS Arrive in Paris in the morning. The City of Light (La Ville Lumière) is as mysterious and it is welcoming in the early morning hours. As you travel from the airport through the French countryside, experience the sites of Paris as they appear in the windows of the bus or train — the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the River Seine. Spend some time at a Parisian café enjoying Jambon et Fromage Sur un croissant (simply put… ham and cheese on a croissant) with a strong cup of French coffee. Enjoy your meal and watch Paris come to life! Once you have satisfied your appetite, set out to see the sites of this majestic city with its grand boulevards and quaint streets. As beautiful as the city is today, it was once a muddy town on the banks of the Sequana River (today’s River Seine). Visit the historical epicenter of Paris on the Ise de la Cite’ the earliest settlement in Paris. Move on to the world-famous Cathedral Notre Dame to visit its gargoyles and the spire that looks out over the heart of Paris. Time to unpack and rest before embarking on a nighttime adventure in Paris!
DAY 3: PARIS Breakfast in a Parisian hotel is always a savory adventure and a great way to start the day. As you munch on cheeses and bread of the region and enjoy a good cup of coffee, prepare yourself for a full day of exploration of the wonders of Paris. Tour the world-famous Louvre Museum and pay a visit to our artistic friends: da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, and Bellini. Their original works will capture your imagination and make you promise yourself to bring your children to this museum someday. Spend some time strolling along the River Seine as barges and cruise ships float by just feet beneath your stroll. The Eiffel Tower will be ablaze and will give proof to the fact that Paris is indeed the City of Light.
DAY 4: PARIS: “Let Them Eat Cake!” This fabled quote is attributed to the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette when confronted with the charge that the peasants did not have enough bread on their tables. Historians have since confirmed that Marie never uttered those words during her reign. However as you tour the opulent Palace of Versailles, it will become clear that cake was never too far from the Queen’s reach. Tour the Palace, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Versailles is a symbol of 18th Century royalty, but also a physical milestone for the geopolitical world of the 20th Century as the treaty ending the First World War was signed on this very spot. Return to Paris and dine on fine cuisine in a supper club and maybe attend a Jazz performance in the Latin Quarter.
DAY 5: PARIS Since this is an educational tour, it is time for a quiz. “What does the Eiffel Tower in Paris have in common with the Statue of Liberty in New York City?” If you said that Gustav Eiffel designed the tower that bears his name and the steel infrastructure of the Statue of Liberty, you win a lifetime supply of croissants and foam Statue of Liberty hats. Experience the breathtaking views of Paris from the observation deck 985 feet in the air. After you come down to earth, stroll the fashionable Champ Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, the world’s largest triumphal arch containing France’s Unknown Soldier.
DAY 6: PARIS Let’s get out of the city and take a ride through the French countryside. Chartres Cathedral is one of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture. The cathedral’s sculptures and stain glass windows are all original works and represent an almost perfect image of how it looked when it was built. Return to Paris and enjoy an afternoon and evening strolling the grand boulevards and people watching.
DAY 7: PARIS The history of the Second World War has sometimes seen as nothing more than 70-year-old statutes in a neighborhood park. A visit to Normandy makes those statues you pass by every day come to life. The German Nazi Regime occupied France from 1940 until the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. On Omaha Beach, you can still see the war wreckage left behind by the 1st and 29th armored American Divisions who stormed the beaches that June day. The Normandy American Cemetery is filled with crosses and Stars of David in Lasa marble. The remains of 9,386 American militaries are buried on land that is now owned by the United States, a gift from a grateful French nation. Return to Paris and unwind at a restaurant or café near your hotel and reflect on the day’s events.
DAY 8: PARIS What is better than a free day in Paris? Grab your favorite book out of your backpack and sit on the banks of the River Seine. Be goofy with some of your friends and send home “selfies” of you holding the Eiffel Tower, being a gargoyle atop the Cathedral Notre Dame, or simply storm the Bastille. The City Of Lights has already captured your imagination so, don’t be shy…go for it. End your last day in Paris with a performance at the iconic Moulin Rouge. This world-famous cabaret is the spiritual birthplace of the can-can dance and is always full of surprises.
DAY 9: FLIGHT HOME Depart Paris and arrive the USA later in the day. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Depart from the USA.
DAY 2: PARIS Arrive in Paris in the morning. The City of Light (La Ville Lumière) is as mysterious and it is welcoming in the early morning hours. As you travel from the airport through the French countryside, your MBA students experience the sites of Paris as they appear in the windows of the bus or train — the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the River Seine. Spend some time at a Parisian café enjoying Jambon et Fromage Sur un croissant (simply put… ham and cheese on a croissant) with a strong cup of French coffee. Enjoy your meal and watch Paris come to life! Once you have satisfied your appetite, set out to see the sites of this majestic city with its grand boulevards and quaint streets. As beautiful as the city is today, it was once a muddy town on the banks of the Sequana River (today’s River Seine). Visit the historical epicenter of Paris on the Ise de la Cite’ the earliest settlement in Paris. Move on to the world-famous Cathedral Notre Dame to visit its gargoyles and the spire that looks out over the heart of Paris. Time to unpack and rest before embarking on a nighttime adventure in Paris!
DAY 3: PARIS Breakfast in a Parisian hotel is always a savory adventure and a great way to start the day. As you munch on cheeses and bread of the region and enjoy a good cup of coffee, prepare yourself for a full day of exploration of the wonders of Paris. Tour the world-famous Louvre Museum and pay a visit to our artistic friends: da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, and Bellini. Their original works will capture your imagination and make you promise yourself to bring your children to this museum someday. Spend some time strolling along the River Seine as barges and cruise ships float by just feet beneath your stroll. The Eiffel Tower will be ablaze and will give proof to the fact that Paris is indeed the City of Light.
DAY 4: PARIS: “Let Them Eat Cake!” This fabled quote is attributed to the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette when confronted with the charge that the peasants did not have enough bread on their tables. Historians have since confirmed that Marie never uttered those words during her reign. However as you tour the opulent Palace of Versailles, it will become clear that cake was never too far from the Queen’s reach. Tour the Palace, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Versailles is a symbol of 18th Century royalty, but also a physical milestone for the geopolitical world of the 20th Century as the treaty ending the First World War was signed on this very spot. Return to Paris and dine on fine cuisine in a supper club and maybe attend a Jazz performance in the Latin Quarter.
DAY 5: PARIS Since this is an educational tour, it is time for a quiz. “What does the Eiffel Tower in Paris have in common with the Statue of Liberty in New York City?” If you said that Gustav Eiffel designed the tower that bears his name and the steel infrastructure of the Statue of Liberty, you win a lifetime supply of croissants and foam Statue of Liberty hats. Experience the breathtaking views of Paris from the observation deck 985 feet in the air. After you come down to earth, stroll the fashionable Champ Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, the world’s largest triumphal arch containing France’s Unknown Soldier.
DAY 6: PARIS Let’s get out of the city and take a ride through the French countryside. Chartres Cathedral is one of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture. The cathedral’s sculptures and stain glass windows are all original works and represent an almost perfect image of how it looked when it was built. Return to Paris and enjoy an afternoon and evening strolling the grand boulevards and people watching.
DAY 7: PARIS The history of the Second World War has sometimes seen as nothing more than 70-year-old statutes in a neighborhood park. A visit to Normandy makes those statues you pass by every day come to life. The German Nazi Regime occupied France from 1940 until the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. On Omaha Beach, you can still see the war wreckage left behind by the 1st and 29th armored American Divisions who stormed the beaches that June day. The Normandy American Cemetery is filled with crosses and Stars of David in Lasa marble. The remains of 9,386 American militaries are buried on land that is now owned by the United States, a gift from a grateful French nation. Return to Paris and unwind at a restaurant or café near your hotel and reflect on the day’s events.
DAY 8: PARIS What is better than a free day in Paris? Grab your favorite book out of your backpack and sit on the banks of the River Seine. Be goofy with some of your friends and send home “selfies” of you holding the Eiffel Tower, being a gargoyle atop the Cathedral Notre Dame, or simply storm the Bastille. The City Of Lights has already captured your imagination so, don’t be shy…go for it. End your last day in Paris with a performance at the iconic Moulin Rouge. This world-famous cabaret is the spiritual birthplace of the can-can dance and is always full of surprises.
DAY 9: FLIGHT HOME Depart Paris and arrive the USA later in the day. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Depart from the USA.
DAY 2: PARIS Arrive in Paris in the morning. The City of Light (La Ville Lumière) is as mysterious and it is welcoming in the early morning hours. As you travel from the airport through the French countryside, experience the sites of Paris as they appear in the windows of the bus or train — the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the River Seine. Spend some time at a Parisian café enjoying Jambon et Fromage Sur un croissant (simply put… ham and cheese on a croissant) with a strong cup of French coffee. Enjoy your meal and watch Paris come to life! Once you have satisfied your appetite, set out to see the sites of this majestic city with its grand boulevards and quaint streets. As beautiful as the city is today, it was once a muddy town on the banks of the Sequana River (today’s River Seine). Visit the historical epicenter of Paris on the Ise de la Cite’ the earliest settlement in Paris. Move on to the world-famous Cathedral Notre Dame to visit its gargoyles and the spire that looks out over the heart of Paris. Time to unpack and rest before embarking on a nighttime adventure in Paris!
DAY 3: PARIS Breakfast in a Parisian hotel is always a savory adventure and a great way to start the day. As you munch on cheeses and bread of the region and enjoy a good cup of coffee, prepare yourself for a full day of exploration of the wonders of Paris. Tour the world-famous Louvre Museum and pay a visit to our artistic friends: da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, and Bellini. Their original works will capture your imagination and make you promise yourself to bring your children to this museum someday. Spend some time strolling along the River Seine as barges and cruise ships float by just feet beneath your stroll. The Eiffel Tower will be ablaze and will give proof to the fact that Paris is indeed the City of Light.
DAY 4: PARIS: “Let Them Eat Cake!” This fabled quote is attributed to the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette when confronted with the charge that the peasants did not have enough bread on their tables. Historians have since confirmed that Marie never uttered those words during her reign. However as you tour the opulent Palace of Versailles, it will become clear that cake was never too far from the Queen’s reach. Tour the Palace, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Versailles is a symbol of 18th Century royalty, but also a physical milestone for the geopolitical world of the 20th Century as the treaty ending the First World War was signed on this very spot. Return to Paris and dine on fine cuisine in a supper club and maybe attend a Jazz performance in the Latin Quarter.
DAY 5: PARIS Since this is an educational tour, it is time for a quiz. “What does the Eiffel Tower in Paris have in common with the Statue of Liberty in New York City?” If you said that Gustav Eiffel designed the tower that bears his name and the steel infrastructure of the Statue of Liberty, you win a lifetime supply of croissants and foam Statue of Liberty hats. Experience the breathtaking views of Paris from the observation deck 985 feet in the air. After you come down to earth, stroll the fashionable Champ Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, the world’s largest triumphal arch containing France’s Unknown Soldier.
DAY 6: PARIS Let’s get out of the city and take a ride through the French countryside. Chartres Cathedral is one of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture. The cathedral’s sculptures and stain glass windows are all original works and represent an almost perfect image of how it looked when it was built. Return to Paris and enjoy an afternoon and evening strolling the grand boulevards and people watching.
DAY 7: PARIS The history of the Second World War has sometimes seen as nothing more than 70-year-old statutes in a neighborhood park. A visit to Normandy makes those statues you pass by every day come to life. The German Nazi Regime occupied France from 1940 until the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. On Omaha Beach, you can still see the war wreckage left behind by the 1st and 29th armored American Divisions who stormed the beaches that June day. The Normandy American Cemetery is filled with crosses and Stars of David in Lasa marble. The remains of 9,386 American militaries are buried on land that is now owned by the United States, a gift from a grateful French nation. Return to Paris and unwind at a restaurant or café near your hotel and reflect on the day’s events.
DAY 8: PARIS What is better than a free day in Paris? Grab your favorite book out of your backpack and sit on the banks of the River Seine. Be goofy with some of your friends and send home “selfies” of you holding the Eiffel Tower, being a gargoyle atop the Cathedral Notre Dame, or simply storm the Bastille. The City Of Lights has already captured your imagination so, don’t be shy…go for it. End your last day in Paris with a performance at the iconic Moulin Rouge. This world-famous cabaret is the spiritual birthplace of the can-can dance and is always full of surprises.
DAY 9: FLIGHT HOME Depart Paris and arrive the USA later in the day. Welcome home!
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Depart from the USA.
DAY 2: PARIS Arrive in Paris in the morning. The City of Light (La Ville Lumière) is as mysterious and it is welcoming in the early morning hours. As you travel from the airport through the French countryside, experience the sites of Paris as they appear in the windows of the bus or train — the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the River Seine. Spend some time at a Parisian café enjoying Jambon et Fromage Sur un croissant (simply put… ham and cheese on a croissant) with a strong cup of French coffee. Enjoy your meal and watch Paris come to life! Once you have satisfied your appetite, set out to see the sites of this majestic city with its grand boulevards and quaint streets. As beautiful as the city is today, it was once a muddy town on the banks of the Sequana River (today’s River Seine). Visit the historical epicenter of Paris on the Ise de la Cite’ the earliest settlement in Paris. Move on to the world-famous Cathedral Notre Dame to visit its gargoyles and the spire that looks out over the heart of Paris. Time to unpack and rest before embarking on a nighttime adventure in Paris!
DAY 3: PARIS Breakfast in a Parisian hotel is always a savory adventure and a great way to start the day. As you munch on cheeses and bread of the region and enjoy a good cup of coffee, prepare yourself for a full day of exploration of the wonders of Paris. Tour the world-famous Louvre Museum and pay a visit to our artistic friends: da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, and Bellini. Their original works will capture your imagination and make you promise yourself to bring your children to this museum someday. Spend some time strolling along the River Seine as barges and cruise ships float by just feet beneath your stroll. The Eiffel Tower will be ablaze and will give proof to the fact that Paris is indeed the City of Light.
DAY 4: PARIS: “Let Them Eat Cake!” This fabled quote is attributed to the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette when confronted with the charge that the peasants did not have enough bread on their tables. Historians have since confirmed that Marie never uttered those words during her reign. However as you tour the opulent Palace of Versailles, it will become clear that cake was never too far from the Queen’s reach. Tour the Palace, the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Royal Chapel. Versailles is a symbol of 18th Century royalty, but also a physical milestone for the geopolitical world of the 20th Century as the treaty ending the First World War was signed on this very spot. Return to Paris and dine on fine cuisine in a supper club and maybe attend a Jazz performance in the Latin Quarter.
DAY 5: PARIS Since this is an educational tour, it is time for a quiz. “What does the Eiffel Tower in Paris have in common with the Statue of Liberty in New York City?” If you said that Gustav Eiffel designed the tower that bears his name and the steel infrastructure of the Statue of Liberty, you win a lifetime supply of croissants and foam Statue of Liberty hats. Experience the breathtaking views of Paris from the observation deck 985 feet in the air. After you come down to earth, stroll the fashionable Champ Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe, the world’s largest triumphal arch containing France’s Unknown Soldier.
DAY 6: PARIS Let’s get out of the city and take a ride through the French countryside. Chartres Cathedral is one of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture. The cathedral’s sculptures and stain glass windows are all original works and represent an almost perfect image of how it looked when it was built. Return to Paris and enjoy an afternoon and evening strolling the grand boulevards and people watching.
DAY 7: PARIS The history of the Second World War has sometimes seen as nothing more than 70-year-old statutes in a neighborhood park. A visit to Normandy makes those statues you pass by every day come to life. The German Nazi Regime occupied France from 1940 until the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. On Omaha Beach, you can still see the war wreckage left behind by the 1st and 29th armored American Divisions who stormed the beaches that June day. The Normandy American Cemetery is filled with crosses and Stars of David in Lasa marble. The remains of 9,386 American militaries are buried on land that is now owned by the United States, a gift from a grateful French nation. Return to Paris and unwind at a restaurant or café near your hotel and reflect on the day’s events.
DAY 8: PARIS What is better than a free day in Paris? Grab your favorite book out of your backpack and sit on the banks of the River Seine. Be goofy with some of your friends and send home “selfies” of you holding the Eiffel Tower, being a gargoyle atop the Cathedral Notre Dame, or simply storm the Bastille. The City Of Lights has already captured your imagination so, don’t be shy…go for it. End your last day in Paris with a performance at the iconic Moulin Rouge. This world-famous cabaret is the spiritual birthplace of the can-can dance and is always full of surprises.
DAY 9: FLIGHT HOME Depart Paris and arrive in the USA later in the day. Welcome home!
Country Description
During a student tour of Paris, take a stroll down the Champs Élysées, visit the Eiffel Tower, and, of course, enjoy some of the best food and shopping in the world. Envelop your students in the history of the “city of lights” by visiting Notre Dame, the Palace of Versailles, a ride on the Bateaux-Mouches past the original statue of Liberty or spend time in the most famous bookstore in the world, Shakespeare and Company. See the newly restored Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa at the Lourve, Monet’s Water Lilies at Musee L’Orangerie, and the famous Musee d’Orsay. View this incredible city at night from the Eifel Tower then enjoy food like no other in the cafes of the Latin Quarter. Normandy will open your eyes to the heroes of World War II and the French countryside is alive with incredible views, farms, vineyards, and culture. Once you experience France as an “Insider” you will be drawn to return again and again.
France is one of the largest and most powerful economies in the world. MBA students will love learning about doing business in France. Not only does it boast of a sizable population, considerable natural resources, and a foreign policy reach that extends around the globe, closer to home it is one of the most powerful countries in the European Union and the main driver of its shared economic policies. In addition, it is home to a number of highly successful corporations in a variety of fields, including airline manufacturer Airbus, games developer Ubisoft, and automotive companies such as Michelin and Peugeot. It is also one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, with millions of people visiting the country each year.
TourBitz – Travel Tidbits for your international Adventure!
Official Name: The French Republic
Capital: Paris
Language(s): French
Major Industries: Sixth largest exporter and fourth-largest importer of manufactured goods.
Currency: Euro
Population: est 68 million
Fun TourBitz: France once controlled more than 8% of the world’s land.