Go with 570 WNAX to Paris, France in September of 2019!

This is an 8-day 6 night trip and includes a day-trip to Normandy — the site of the D-Day Invasion!  See pictures of the shores of Omaha Beach RIGHT HERE!

See pictures of a previous trip to Paris RIGHT HERE!

Included on the trip:

• Round trip air from Minneapolis to Paris (Other airports possible with additional fee)
• Airport shuttles
• Six nights’ accommodation at hotel close to historic sites
• Transportation and host to guide to all listed sites on itinerary
• Museum Pass to top sites
• Excursions to Omaha Beach and Versailles

September 10th:
Travel day, Fly Minneapolis to Paris

September 11th:
Arrive in Paris around noon — let you get settled in at your hotel, POSSIBLY a nap… then we’re off to explore!
Visit Place de La Concorde, the city’s largest town square,  the site of the guillotine that was used to execute Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, and many others during the French Revolution
Enjoy Palais Royals Courtyards, a peaceful haven in the French capital
Tour the Louvre, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, it is considered the world’s greatest art museum, with an unparalleled collection

September 12th:
Tour the Conciergerie. Discover this Medieval royal palace that became a revolutionary tribunal and Marie-Antoinette’s prison
View with your own eyes the beauty of Sainte–Chapelle, the finest royal chapel to be built in France that features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows
Be awed by Notre Dame de Paris, the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages. It is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest
Pay tribute at the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, a memorial to the 200,000 people who were deported from Vichy France to the Nazi concentration camps during World War II

September 13th:
Visit Napoleon’s Tomb in the heart of Paris, beneath Le Dôme des Invalides, and the Army Museum of French Military
Tour the Panthéon, originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve  but, after many changes, now functions as a secular mausoleum containing the remains of distinguished French citizens including Voltaire and Victor Hugo
View Paris from The Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre, or Sacré–Coeur. A Roman Catholic church and a famous landmark in Paris. The site is Paris highest natural point
Explore the iconic Eiffel Tower. Built as a centerpiece of the 1889  World’s fair designed to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution
Discover a true Parisian past time at Rue Cler, one of the most authentic market streets in Paris

September 14th:
Tour the Palace of Versailles.  Marvel at the lavish palace and gardens of what was the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789. Witness the Palace’s Hall of Mirrors, admire the fountain-studded gardens, and visit Marie-Antoinette’s Estate, with her romanticized village. See some opulent carriages at the Coach Gallery. Majestic coaches and small carriages for Marie-Antoinette’s children, sedan chairs and sleds make up a strange and wonderful collection
View the Grand Palais, an iconic monument built for the World Fair in 1900 and dedicated “by the French Republic to the glory of French art”. Just across the street, the Petit Palais also built for the World Fair in 1900 and fine art museum
Stand in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, the biggest arch in the world. Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. Climb the stairs to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris
End your evening with a cruise of the River Seine

September 15th:   
Take a poignant day trip from Paris to visit Normandy and the WWII D-Day landing beaches.
Visit:
American Cemetery: See how far and wide the white crosses span here to visualize just how many soldiers sacrificed themselves to end Hitler
Omaha Beach: ground zero for American D-Day history
Pointe du Hoc: 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel located between Utah and Omaha Beach.  Still scarred with bomb craters. U.S. Army’s 2nd Rangers assaulted the  cliffs of on June 6, 1944, where 6 German cannons were located and taken out.
Longues-sur-Mer battery: situated between the Omaha and Gold landing beaches, consists of four gun installations used by the German troops on D-Day
Arromanches: Center of Gold Beach (British Landing site) and home of the Mulberry Harbors, the artificial harbors built by the British that played a key role in defeating Nazi Germany
Overload Museum: Chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy.

September 16th:
Free day! This is your chance to see any/everything you missed
Suggested sites:
Picasso Museum
Luxembourg Gardens
Orsay Museum
Rodin Museum
Opera Garnier
Pompidou Center
The Catacombs
Promenade Plantee Park

September 17th:
Travel home

Price: $3,499 per person double
$3,399 per person triple
$3,299 per person quad
$4,299 per person single

Add our London trip and make it a 14 day super duper combo at just $6,498!

***Hotel and price subject to change.

Trip Assurance is $150 per person

Call 800-843-0089 to reserve your seats or email scrawford@wnax.com !

TRIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

General
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. Alternatives may be offered due to closure or unexpected events.
Tour prices are subject to increased rate until booked with a deposit.
Booking a tour indicates you have read and agree with the terms.

Air Travel
Air fare is booked at Economy class group rate. Upgrades may be requested at additional cost.
One carry-on bag, meeting the airline specifications, is included in the trip price.
Additional charges for checked bags may be imposed by the airline and is the responsibility of the traveler.
Airlines may change departure times and/or layover sites. Please check the status one day prior to the flight.

Ground Transportation
Ground transportation is provided by air-conditioned motor coach.
Seat rotation is not enforced.
If you need special accommodations or have concerns during the trip,  please speak with the host and every effort will be made to make suitable arrangements.
All items brought onto the motor coach must be kept clear of the aisle.
Please ensure luggage brought on the motor coach is not excessive and allows for all passengers to be accommodated.

Hotel Accommodations
Hotels are subject to change based on availability at time of reservation.
Elevators are not guaranteed at all properties.
Traveler is responsible for his/her luggage and may have to walk a short distance with their bag.

Special Requirements
All tours require some walking and traveler is responsible for their own luggage. Please request help from the host if needed.
If special accommodations are needed, please communicate this before booking.
Arrangements for special requirements may incur additional costs to the traveler.