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From the bustling romantic capital of Paris, the ancient architecture of Caen, the Verez Valley and gorgeous medieval architecture of Sarlat la Caneda, the gorgeous port of St Malo, and the pristine beaches of Nice, explore the variety that France has to offer on this exciting grand tour.

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About Paris

<p>Stunning, magnificent Paris&hellip; here are just a few of the names used to describe the city: "The City of Lights", "The City of Love", "The City of Bridges", and "The City of Fashion."&nbsp;</p>

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Paris

Ile-De-France, France

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About Caen

Caen is a commune in northwestern France. It is located 15 km inland from the English Channel. Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen, heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city.

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Caen

Normandy, France

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About St. Malo

Saint-Malo is a walled port city in Brittany in northwestern France on the English Channel. Today it is a major tourist destination, with many ancient, attractive building. Now inseparably attached to the mainland, Saint-Malo is the most visited place in Brittany. Sites of interest include: The walled city (La Ville Intra-Muros); The chateau of Saint-Malo, part of which is now the town museum; The Solidor Tower in Saint-Servan is a 14th-century building that holds a collection tracing the history of voyages around Cape Horn; And more.

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St. Malo

Brittany, France

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About Tours

Tours is a city in central France. It stands on the lower reaches of the river Loire. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and the Battle of Tours in 732. It is also the site of the Paris–Tours road bicycle race. Tours is famous for its original medieval district, called le Vieux Tours. Unique to the Old City are its preserved half-timbered buildings and la Place Plumereau, a square with busy pubs and restaurants, whose open-air tables fill the center of the square. The Boulevard Beranger crosses the Rue Nationale at the Place Jean-Jaures and is the location of weekly markets and fairs.

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Tours

Centre, France

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About Sarlat la Caneda

Sarlat-la-Caneda, or simply Sarlat, is a commune in southwestern France. Sarlat is a medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. The medieval Sarlat Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos. Because modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. The center of the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings and is largely car-free.

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Sarlat la Caneda

Aquitaine, France

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About Avignon

Avignon is a French commune in southeastern France, bordered by the left bank of the Rhֳ´ne river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city, about 12,000 live in the ancient town center surrounded by its medieval ramparts. Often referred to as the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes and anti popes from 1309 to 1423 during the Catholic schism. This is one of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts. In addition, its historic center, the palace of the popes, Rocher des Doms, and the bridge of Avignon are well-preserved.

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Avignon

Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France

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About Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a fortified French town in the Aude department. It is divided into the fortified Cite de Carcassonne and the more expansive lower city, the ville basse. Carcassone's fortress, which was thoroughly restored in 1853 by the theorist and architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997.

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Carcassonne

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

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About Nice

Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille. The city is called Nice la Belle, which means Nice the Beautiful, For decades now, the picturesque Nicean surroundings have attracted not only those in search of relaxation, but also those seeking inspiration.

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Nice

Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France

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About Annecy

<p>Annecy is a commune in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy. Sometimes called "Venice of the Alps", this idyllic and touristic representation comes from its two canals and the Thiou river lying through the old city and whose initial role was to protect the city and to empower its handicrafts.

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Annecy

Rhone-Alpes, France

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About Orleans

Orleans is a city in north-central France. Orleans is located in the northern bend of the Loire, which crosses from east to west. Orleans belongs to the vallee de la Loire sector between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire, which was in 2000 inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The city offers many sights, including the Gallo-Roman town-wall on the north side of the cathedral (4th century AD) and along the rue de la Tour-Neuve; The Hotel Groslot, built between 1550 and 1555; Many historical houses and mansions can still be admired in the city center which is one of the largest in France due to the great importance of the city until the 20th century.

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Orleans

Centre, France

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About Paris

<p>Stunning, magnificent Paris&hellip; here are just a few of the names used to describe the city: "The City of Lights", "The City of Love", "The City of Bridges", and "The City of Fashion."&nbsp;</p>

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Ile-De-France, France

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Jan 14th 2025, 8:00PM

Ara Malikian

Ara Malikian is a violinist of Armenian-Spanish descent who was born to an equally-talented father and gave his first concert at 12 years old. Since then, he has performed in more than 40 countries, earned multiple nominations, and appeared in the 2016 movie J: Beyond Flamenco.

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PARIS - CLUB "MASTERING CHANGE": Conference with Manfred Kets de Vries

"We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Mastering Change Club Conference, featuring Manfred Kets de Vries, a distinguished figure in the field of leadership development and organisational change, Professor Emeritus at INSEAD and founder of the EMC program at INSEAD. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from a foremost leadership and organisational change expert. ? Date: 27th January from 6:30 PM (doors open from 6:00 PM), followed by a cocktail reception ? Location: Université de la Sorbonne, Campus des Cordeliers 15 rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, 75006 – Paris For over fifty years, Manfred has dedicated himself to studying and developing leaders, working at the intersection of economics and psychoanalysis. He pioneered team and group coaching as an intervention method to drive sustainable organisational and personal change. As an educator, he brought a human-centred clinical approach to organisational studies, influencing academics across business schools worldwide and creating a community of change agents."

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Jan 25th 2025, 5:00PM

PARIS - Café philo : Sommes-nous condamnés à vivre dans l’illusion ?

"Les cafés philos sont des espaces pour dialoguer en profondeur sur une question philosophique en lien avec l’actualité, exercer sa pensée et pratiquer l'art de l'écoute et de la reformulation. Ces espaces de dialogue sont essentiels pour repenser l'actualité et sortir des débats stériles liés à nos émotions. À l’aide de la méthode du dialogue socratique, et dans une ambiance conviviale, le café́ philo éduque à l’art de dialoguer avec soi et avec les autres. Venez échanger en profondeur sur une question philosophique. Un temps privilégié, pour nourrir la pensée !"

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Jan 21st 2025, 7:00PM

PARIS - Orange Blossom

"Impossible de ranger Orange Blossom dans une boîte quand bien même elle contiendrait le monde, car Orange Blossom va bien plus loin que de “la musique du monde”. Electro alors ? Idem. Orange Blossom est la vision de Carlos Robles Arenas, un compositeur mexicain basé à Nantes qui a été piocher dans la tradition turque, égyptienne, malienne, sénégalaise et cubaine, avec des voix chantées en arabe, persan et portugais pour offrir au monde un quatrième album de musique actuelle, limpide et mystérieux à la fois. Attirants comme un chant de sirène, ces treize nouveaux morceaux depuis dix ans nous baladent entre un dance floor déchainé et une salle de méditation sans aucune contradiction. Si la beauté avait une bande son, il y aurait des morceaux d’Orange Blossom dedans."

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Jan 19th 2025, 6:00PM

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Jan 19th 2025, 12:00AM

PARIS - Le Carnaval des animaux

Imaginée pour un public tout ce qu’il y a de plus adulte, la « Grande Fantaisie zoologique » que Saint-Saëns compose après sa Symphonie n°3 « avec orgue » parle aussi bien aux mélomanes en culottes courtes, qui comprendront seulement plus tard que la basse-cour s’incline ici devant Rameau, que les tortues lambinent sur des motifs d’Orphée aux enfers, que les éléphants écrasent Berlioz, etc. Mais avec ou sans ces références, petits et grands succomberont à la majesté du cygne comme à la féérie de l’aquarium, s’amuseront des bonds des kangourous ou des gammes hésitantes de pianistes débutants, reconnaîtront plusieurs comptines fossilisées…

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Jan 17th 2025, 7:00PM

PARIS - LEPROUS + GUESTS

"La seule chose qui reste constante dans le monde de Leprous, c’est le changement. Formé en 2001 à Notodden, en Norvège, ce groupe moderne des plus agiles s’est attaché dès le départ à trouver sa propre voie. Inspiré par toutes les facettes du spectre musical, leur son s’est cristallisé autour d’un métal progressif frais, débordant de virtuosité et se délectant d’un art de la chanson méticuleux. Le 30 aout 2024, ils sortiront leur album le plus envoûtant et le plus percutant à ce jour : Melodies Of Atonement. Melodies Of Atonement marque un changement significatif dans la façon dont Leprous s’exprime, avec un festin nutritif de compositions aiguisées et de performances d’ensemble magistrales. Débarrassés de la somptuosité orchestrale des albums précédents, et réduits à la réalité de cinq musiciens jouant ensemble, les nouveaux morceaux comme le premier single Atonement, et sa suite prévue Silent Walking Alone, réutilisent les racines du métal progressif de Leprous pour créer quelque chose qui est à la fois palpitant et familier. Trois ans après Aphelion, Leprousa réussi une nouvelle réinvention remarquable. Melodies Of Atonementpourrait difficilement être l’œuvre de quelqu’un d’autre, notamment grâce à la voix incomparable d’Einar Solberg, mais il ne ressemble pas non plus à un autre disque du catalogue substantiel du groupe. À la fois un triomphe sans équivoque et un nouveau départ radical, Leprous est à son meilleur, déconcertant et intrépide."

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Jan 14th 2025, 12:00AM

PARIS - Stage Encre à l'alcool

"Ce stage vous permettra de découvrir les techniques de base de l’encre à l’alcool en manipulant les encres sur papiers. Emna Sellami vous accompagnera dans l’expérimentation et la création d’œuvres uniques en utilisant les effets de fluidité et de superposition. À travers ce stage, vous comprendrez les propriétés et les interactions entre l’encre à l’alcool et les différents matériaux. Programme : Jour 1 : Introduction à l’encre à l’alcool - présentation du matériel : encres, supports (Nara Paper, Yupo, etc.), alcool isopropylique. Découverte des propriétés et des réactions des encres. Préparation de son espace de travail afin de faire ses premières expérimentations (création de formes abstraites simples). Jour 2 : Techniques et effets - approche des techniques de dilution afin de contrôler la fluidité. Utilisation du soufflage (paille, souffleur) pour diriger les encres. Exploration de techniques, création d’effets de marbrures et de mouvements organiques. Jour 3 : Intégration des outils - utilisation des pinceaux afin de créer des formes précises. Réalisation d’une œuvre en combinant différentes techniques pour obtenir des effets personnalisés. Jour 4 : Composition et création artistique - travailler avec les couleurs vives et métalliques, gérer l’espace négatif et les contrastes afin de développer son propre style artistique à travers une pièce unique. Jour 5 : Perfectionnement et style personnel - développez son propre style artistique à l’encre à l’alcool, créez une série d’œuvres cohérentes. "

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Jan 8th 2025, 7:30PM

PARIS - Piano Concert - Florian Christl

"Florian Christl's passionate way of playing the Piano and his distinctive style of composition, which is both exciting and deeply moving, shows the all-encompassing love for music of the Munich-based composer. The mix of sometimes soothing, sometimes powerful piano sounds in combination with extremely imaginative and exciting string arrangements makes Florian Christl's music unique in a very special way. His music is radically unafraid of appealing directly to our emotions, which makes attending his live performance a moving experience. Improvisation is Florian's most important creative method. For him, composing is a deeply personal, almost intimate process in which the composer remains alone with his music and his thoughts. The aim is to create a space to think, that can be experienced individually; a place where it's all about: „It’s time to leave reality behind, to sink in thoughts to feel alive.“"

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Paris, France
3 nights

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1.1
Versailles
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Jumieges Abbey
1.3
Troglodytic Church of the Assumption
1.4
Pont-Audemer
1.5
Cote de Grace
1.6
Chapel Oak
1.7
Rambouillet
1.8
Senlis
1.9
France Miniature Elancourt
1.10
Chartres
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Caen, France
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
2.2
St. Samson Cathedral
2.3
Rance Valley
2.4
Fontaine Henry Castle
2.5
Overlord Museum
2.6
Pointe du Hoc
2.7
Omaha Beach
2.8
Rennes
2.9
Bayeux Beach
2.10
Bayeux
3.
St. Malo, France
2 nights

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3.1
Angers
3.2
Source de la Loue
3.3
Saumur
3.4
Amboise
3.5
Nantes
3.6
Emerald Coast
3.7
St. Samson Cathedral
3.8
Eventail Cascades
3.9
Serrant Castle
3.10
Plessis Bourre Castle
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Tours, France
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Dordogne Valley in the Southern Perigord Noir
4.2
Monkey Valley French Atlantic Coast
4.3
Chenonceau Castle
4.4
Chateau de Beynac
4.5
Rocamadour
4.6
Valencay Castle
4.7
Langeais Castle
4.8
Chinon
4.9
Bordeaux
4.10
St. Emilion
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Sarlat la Caneda, France
3 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Le Petit-Paris
5.2
St. Remy de Provence
5.3
Minerve
5.4
Corniche de L'Eyrieux
5.5
Albi
5.6
Mont Ventoux
5.7
Lyon
5.8
Clermont Ferrand
5.9
Perpignan
5.10
Sigean African Reserve
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Avignon, France
3 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

6.1
Cirque de Navacelles
6.2
La Mer de Rochers
6.3
Clamouse Grotto
6.4
Aven Armand
6.5
Aigoual Massif
6.6
Seaquarium (Palace of the Sea Le Grau du Roi)
6.7
Pont du Gard
6.8
Minerve
6.9
Tarn Gorge
6.10
Millau Viaduct
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Carcassonne, France
1 nights

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7.1
Marseille
7.2
Orange
7.3
St. Remy de Provence
7.4
Monte Carlo
7.5
Cassis
7.6
L'Isle sur la Sorgue
7.7
Menton
7.8
St. Tropez
7.9
Calanques Massif
7.10
Gordes
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Nice, France
3 nights

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8.1
The Great Alpine Road
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Maures Massif
8.3
Mont Ventoux
8.4
Lake Geneva
8.5
St. Raphael
8.6
Lyon
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Annecy, France
1 nights

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9.1
Clermont Ferrand
9.2
Fontainebleau
9.3
Oiseaux Burgundy Jura Park
9.4
Guedelon Castle
9.5
Cluny Abbey
9.6
The Morvan
9.7
Chambery
9.8
Carriere d'Aubigny
9.9
Herisson Cascades
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Orleans, France
2 nights

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10.1
Versailles
10.2
Courances Castle
10.3
Chartres
10.4
Fontainebleau
10.5
Le Cyclop
10.6
Garden of Tropical Agronomy
10.7
Vaux le Vicomte Castle
10.8
Barbizon
10.9
France Miniature Elancourt
10.10
Notre Dame du Raincy
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Paris, France
1 nights