Program Overview

France is the very first country to which Travel For Teens began running programs and, thanks to our local knowledge and insider connections, there is no better way to discover this European gem than with us! Organized by E.O. Smith High School and Travel For Teens, start your adventure in the City of Light, where you’ll explore this city from the heights of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the Catacombs. This legendary city is home to artists and emperors, writers and composers, and the site of some of the most important events in history. Come to know it like a local with us by exploring its historical neighborhoods, taking a sunset cruise down the Seine, learning to cook with a French chef, and eating your way through the 20 arrondissements.

From Paris, we head to Normandy, where we’ll visit the Caen Peace Memorial and learn the history of the crucial WWII battles that were fought in France, and visit D-Day Landing Beaches. We’ll spend the night in the charming town of Caen and check all the historic sites, including the Château de Caen and the quaint town center.

Then we’re off to the gem of the French Riviera, the glittering city of Nice! Stroll the Promenade des Anglais and watch the street performers at dusk, gelato in hand. Peruse the traditional Cours Saleya marketplace for treasures, and climb to the top of the hill to visit a hidden waterfall and get the best view of the Mediterranean Sea from above. Satisfy your inner explorer by wandering the cobblestone streets of Èze, a village perched on the cliffside that has been here since medieval times, and then finish off your afternoon by relaxing on one of France’s best beaches. To cap off our European adventure, we’ll hop over to the neighboring country of Monaco for an afternoon of glitz and glam, exploring the Royal Palace, Old Monaco, and Monte Carlo.

Price

$4995

Dates

Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026

Registration Code

If you are interested in joining the program, please fill out this form!

What's Included?

Airfare
All breakfasts and dinners
Accommodations
Admissions
Departure taxes
Registration charges
Ground transportation (coaches/trains/public transport)

Countries

France, Monaco

Registration Details

Deadline to register is November 1st

Contact Information

Pamela Fisher

PFisherOrzolek@eosmith.org

Informational Meeting Details
A TFT representative will give a short presentation and answer your questions.

When: October 28, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM EST

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Trip Itinerary

DAY 1: DEPART FROM THE USA

Group flight departs for Paris, France!

DAY 2: Bienvenue en France!

  • Flight arrives in Paris
  • Meet your TFT Counselors at the airport and transfer to the hotel
  • Lunch and TFT First Day Meeting
  • Snap a photo of the Arc de Triomphe
  • Head out to Montmartre! See the Moulin Rouge, discover the famous artist neighborhood, and the view from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica!
  • Authentic French dinner in Montmartre

DAY 3: Meet the Mona Lisa!

  • Tour the famous Musée du Louvre
  • Lunch in the Tuileries Gardens
  • Explore the Latin Quarter and admire the Notre Dame
  • Dinner in the Latin Quarter

DAY 4: The one and only Eiffel Tower!

  • Macaroon Cooking Lesson
  • Ascend the Eiffel Tower!
  • Dinner
  • Twilight river cruise down the Seine

DAY 5: Normandy Beaches

  • Board the train to Caen
  • Drop the luggage in our Caen Hotel
  • Lunch
  • Visit the Normandy beaches (D-day), the American military, and take a visit to the peace memorial
  • Dinner in Caen

DAY 6: Explore Caen

  • Explore Caen’s historic sites, including the Château de Caen, and enjoy a stroll through the charming town center.
  • Lunch
  • Head to the airport
  • Afternoon/evening flight to Nice*
  • Your first dinner of Niçoise cuisine
    *Depending on flight schedule

DAY 7: French Riviera

  • Spend the morning wandering St Paul de Vence’s cobblestone streets, visiting art galleries, and enjoying the views from its ramparts and cafés.
    Lunch in St. Paul de Vence
  • Seaside stroll around Vieux Nice, including the port, cliff top fortress, and the “#ILoveNice” sign
  • Relax at the beach in Nice
  • Dinner in Nice

DAY 8: Cities on the Rock

  • Morning visit to Èze, a beautiful medieval village on a clifftop, where you can also visit the Fragonard perfume factory
  • Catch the train to Monaco–time to check another country off the list!
  • Explore Old Monaco and the Royal Palace
  • Lunch in Monaco
  • Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the charming seaside town of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
  • Return to the hotel, pack, and get ready for dinner
  • Upscale final dinner to celebrate the end of an amazing trip
  • Farewell meeting

DAY 9: Au Revoir France!

Flight back to USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Travel For Teens?

We are in our 21st year in the teen travel business and have emerged as the industry leader for teen travel in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. We operate over 100 programs in 47 countries on 6 continents.

Our philosophy: We offer genuine and authentic trips for travelers, not tourists.

Our goal is to engender a passion for learning about other cultures and places through living like a local in that place.

Who can go on this trip?

The trip is open to French students at E.O. Smith High School. Space is limited and is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Chaperones will be EO Smith faculty & staff.

 

 

How much is tuition and what does it include?

Tuition for the trip is $4995, which INCLUDES round trip airfare, all breakfasts, dinners, accommodations, transportation, entrance to museums/events, taxes and tips.

Tuition does NOT INCLUDE meals not listed in the itinerary, Trip Cancellation Insurance (Travel Protection Plans), COVID-related expenses (PPE equipment, testing), beverages other than filtered water at meals, laundry, souvenirs, shopping, visas and visa application fees, personal and medical expenses, activities and admissions that are not program-related or referenced in the itinerary, excess baggage fees, damage to hotels, expenses related to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. transportation delays or natural disasters).

What is the payment timeline?

$750 deposit. Equal monthly installments due the first Monday of the month from September 2025 to March 2026.

If I cannot afford the payment schedule listed above, does Travel For Teens provide flexible payment plans?

Yes, Travel For Teens is willing to customize a payment plan for any participant who needs a little flexibility in the payment schedule. Please email help@travelforteens.com for details on payment plans.

How much is trip cancellation insurance?

A standard trip protection plan $305, and a standard plan with cancel for any reason and interrupt for any reason coverage is $488.

For more information on insurance, please see this page.

How much is airfare? How do the flights work?

Travel For Teens will reserve a group contract for all participants traveling round-trip to Paris (CDG) and the connecting flight from Nice (NCE) on the return. The exact flight path will be determined closer to departure. TFT reserves the right to adjust the trip cost difference with a tuition supplement.

Participants will not be permitted to deviate from the group flights i.e. all participants must take the chaperoned group flight to and from the trip.

After I register, what happens next?

Once your deposit of $750 is paid, you will receive an email that confirms receipt of your deposit and registration.

Later this year, you will receive an email that contains your USERNAME and PASSWORD to MyTFT. All forms to be completed by parents and physician as well as packing lists, travel tips, travel insurance information, and other important information can be found on the MyTFT portal (hard copies of the essential legal/medical forms can be mailed to participants upon request). Our contract and release must be signed by all custodial parents (or guardians) and the participant. We will host a second meeting in advance of your departure to go over all last minute questions and details.

Where do we stay?

We will be staying in three-star hotels. The names of the accommodations are available to all families once they have signed up.

Single rooms can be requested and will cost an additional fee per person per single.

Note: singles must be requested at the time of registration to be guaranteed.

What are the safety qualifications for our staff?

Our staff members undergo a rigorous hiring process. They receive the same background check as school educators, an extensive training process to go over all safety precautions and protocols, and are required to be certified in CPR and First Aid.  We exclusively hire responsible, multi-talented individuals who are safety-minded and are as passionate about teen travel as we are.

Do I need to speak the language?

No, our skilled staff members will help you get around and even teach you a few fun phrases!

Are participants allowed to have their cell phones on the program?

We do allow participants to bring their phones, but we ask that they use it solely as a camera when we are out and about during the day. We want everyone to focus on living in the moment and fully experience each new destination we are visiting without being absorbed in their phones. We ask that participants look at their journey with us as a way to disconnect. When we have downtime at our hotels in the evenings it is okay for participants to use their devices to connect with friends and family back home.

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