UN VOYAGE EN FRANCE

par: Mlle Holland2/14/2011

LA FRANCE

The French weren’t always French! Starting as Neanderthals, these original

inhabitants were “colonized” by the Celtic Gauls, the Romans under Julius Caesar, and the Franks including Charlemagne.

The French went on to colonize parts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and even Europe!

French influence is everywhere!!

OUR FRENCH ITINERARY

Dimanche

Lundi Mardi Mercredi

Jeudi

Vendredi Samedi

6/20 Fly to Paris

6/21 Arrive in Paris

6/22 Paris

6/23 Paris

6/24 Paris Train to Montpellier

6/25 Montpellier

6/26 Montpellier

6/27 Fly to SA

The 2 cities we will visit are: Paris, MontpellierThe dates of our trip are: June 20-27, 2011

PAR AVION!

We will fly Air France with the following itinerary: Going

6/20 San Antonio 10:41am – Atlanta 2:08pm Atlanta 5:45pm – Paris (CDG) 8:10am 6/21

Returning 6/27 Paris 9:20am – Atlanta 1:30pm Atlanta 3:10pm – San Antonio 4:45pm

Flight Cost: $1,658 per person

PARIS – THE “CITY OF LIGHT”Activities: - the palace of Versailles (1 day – Free

for under 18!) - the Louvre (1 day – Free for under 18!) - walking tour including La Tour Eiffel

(11e), L’arc de Triomphe (Free for under 18!), Bateaux Mouches (9e), and Notre Dame (Free!)

Activities Cost: 20 euros! ($27)

PARIS – THE “CITY OF LIGHT”

PARIS – THE “CITY OF LIGHT”Hotel: My Hotel in France – Montmartre

- Two star Hotel, close to the Sacre Coeur.- $69 / night. Total for 3 nights: $207

Restaurants: Angelina – for the famous “chocolat chaud”

($10)Les deux Magots – for the ambiance of Sartre

and Hemingway ($30)Creperie Bretonne – for a delicious crepe ($10)

Total - $50Cost for Paris: $284

MONTPELLIER

Activities: - Walking tour including the jardin des

plantes (France’s oldest botanical garden), Peyrou, arc de triomphe, Saint roch, Saint Pierre, main squares and cobblestone streets. (1 day - All Free!)

- Palavas les Flots (Trip to the beach! 1 day - by bus or by bike $15)

Activities Cost: $15

MONTPELLIER

MONTPELLIER

Hotel: Hotel royal - $84 / nightTotal for 3 nights: $252

Restaurants: Pizzeria Aida (for French pizza!) $20Le Chat perche (good ambiance, friendly owner)

$30Boulangerie (for pastries!) ($5)

Total: $55

Cost for Montpellier: $322

LE BUDGET

Flights - $1,658Paris - $ 284Montpellier - $ 322

Total for the week: $2,264

CONCLUSION

On this trip, we will explore two historic centers of France – its capital city, Paris, and

Montpellier.

During our visit, we will experience the French culture that has influenced so many over the centuries through colonization and

admiration.

All this is yours for under $2,300!On y va?

CREDITS

Flights from: Air France (airfrance.com)

Travel information and pictures from:Lonely Planet (lonelyplanet.com)And personal collection

Currency conversion:www.xe.com