France Concert Tours
Welcome to France! Traveling to France for a seven day stay will not only reveal the beauty that France offers with its breathtaking vistas and incredible architecture, but also how France has long been considered the center of European art and music. French music has dominated the art and music scene in Europe since the Middle Ages and has contributed greatly in the development of European music in all its forms. France has produced a vast array of legendary composers from the early development of polyphonic music by Guillaume de Machaut to Couperin, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. French opera developed its very own style with Jean-Baptiste Lully and Hector Berlioz, and most importantly with George Bizet, whose famous opera, Carmen, was regarded as a brilliant new style for many decades. The first giant acoustics in the world were established with the building of gothic cathedrals. The sounds that choral music could achieve in Notre Dame and Reims Cathedral changed the way that composers and musicians thought. Embark on a truly European experience on a performance tour through France!
Day One
- Depart North Amercia for Paris, France.
Day Two
- Morning arrival in Paris.
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris.
- Welcome dinner at a local Parisian restaurant.
Day Three
- Breakfast in hotel dining room.
- Half day guided tour of Paris, including Sacre Couer Basilica and Place du Tertre.
- Visit Montmartre Hill by train for a full aerial view of Paris.
- Afternoon concert at L’ eglise de la Madeleine, a church designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon’s army. Perform in this stunning 18th century church for a large local audience. flamboyant Gothic style.
Day Four
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart Paris for Rouen for a visit to the Monet Foundation.
- En route, stop in Giverny, the location of Claude Monet’s garden and home.
- Continue on to Rouen.
- Evening concert at St. Maclou Church, a masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style.
- Enjoy dinner on your own this
Day Five
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart Rouen for Caen.
- En route, stop in Old Rouen to visit the Joan of Arc and Gros Horloge.
- Stop in Honfleur, the beautiful port town of Normandy.
- Also visit Deauville, lady of the French coast, a most glamorous seaside resort.
- End your journey in Caen, the capital and largest city of Basse Normandie.
- Panoramic city tour of Caen.
- Free evening in Caen.
Day Six
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Peace Memorial, one of the world’s premier WW II museums.
- Full-day excursion to the beaches of Normandy where you will visit the famous Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and the German Cemetery of La Cambe.
- Return to Caen for an evening concert at Abbaye aux Hommes, one of the most notable Romanesque buildings in Normandy
Day Seven
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart Caen for your return to Paris.
- En route, visit Versailles, a wealthy suburb of Paris.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, a royal chateau famous not only for its grandeur, but for its role as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy.
- Continue on to Paris and have dinner on your own.
- Evening concert at Notre Dame de Paris, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Day Eight
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Louvre, the world famous museum housing many great works of art, including the Mona Lisa.
- Festive Farewell dinner of delicious French cuisine.
Day Nine
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart France for North America.
- Welcome Home!
Welcome to France! Travel to France and spend four nights in Paris, “the city of lights.” Paris’s famous landmarks, world-class museums, beautiful gardens and parks make the city a visitor’s dream. Come witness the breathtaking art, architecture, music, theater and dance. Throughout history Paris has been a magnet for performing artists. Classical musicians who blossomed in Paris include legendary composers Hector Berlioz, Claude Debussy and George Bizet, who composed the famous opera, Carmen. Parisians are known as enthusiastic audience members, relishing the chance to hear performances from visiting musicians. Come to France and experience it for yourself as you share your voices with the appreciative local Parisians!
Day One
- Depart North America for Paris, France.
Day Two
- Morning arrival in Paris.
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris to gather your first impressions of this spectacular city.
- Travel up the Champs-Elysees from Concorde Square to the Arc de Triomphe. Continue along the Rue de Rivoli and see the famous Tuileries Gardens. View the Palais du Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and end the tour in Montmarte where you will have a full aerial view of Paris as well as the Sacre Coeur Basilica.
- Check in to your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local French restaurant.
Day Three
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Morning concert at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in the world.
- Guided visit to the Louvre Museum to see the world- famous art collection, including the Winged Victory, Venus Di Milo and Leonardo Da Vinci’s, Mona Lisa.
- Free evening in Paris. Your tour manager will suggest locations for dinner on your own this evening.
Day Four
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Morning concert at a local Children’s Hospital in Paris. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share your love of song with the local Parisians.
- Free time for lunch.
- Early afternoon visit to the Eiffel Tower, including entrance to the second floor. See the stunning views from this famous Paris landmark.
- Late afternoon concert at L’eglise de la Madeleine, a church designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon’s army. Perform in this stunning 18th century church for a large local audience.
- Free evening in Paris to enjoy a wonderful meal at one of Paris’s fine restaurants.
Day Five
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Morning guided visit to the Musee d’Orsay, best known for its extensive collection of impressionist masterpieces by popular painters such as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Vincent Van Gogh.
- The remainder of the day is free to further explore Paris on your own. Perhaps visit the Latin Quarter, known for it charming cobblestone streets and medieval churches, or choose to visit the stunning St. Chapelle with it world-renowned stained glass windows.
- Enjoy a Festive Farewell Dinner of delicious French cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Evening river cruise along the Seine River to see, “the city of lights,” at her best.
Day Six
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart France’s Charles de Gaulle Airport for your return flight to North America.
- Welcome Home!
