Seattle Lutheran High School

You are invited to go to France with Madame Hansen!

If you are a new family at Seattle Lutheran High School, you may not have heard about our trip to France. 18 students have already signed up for this trip which is scheduled during our Spring break 2009. Our itinerary will take us through the north-west region of France, starting in Versailles through the Loire Valley, Bretagne, Normandy and finishing in Paris, The City of Light.

Our “Tour de France” is an educational trip with a focus on the culture, language, history and art of France. All grades are welcome. Knowledge of the French language is not necessary. Prior to our departure however, I will teach some basic French for travelers and impart a few cultural tips.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity for your student, please visit seattlutheran.org on the web and click on “Tour de France” or email me at dhansen@seattlelutheran.org

For those families that have already signed up, we will have a parent and traveler meeting towards the end of September to start planning and discuss logistics. Stay tuned! There will be more updates.

Daniele Hansen
French Teacher

How

We will be traveling with Casterbridge Tours. Here is a link to their website: http://www.casterbridgetours.com/US/default.html

When

From Wednesday, March 25th 2009 to Saturday, April 4th, 2009

What is our itinerary?

Day 1 Departure from Seattle

Day 2 Arrive Paris-Versailles-Tours area (2 nights)

Day 3 Castles Chenonceau and Chambord

Day 4 Tours area-Angers-Nantes area (1 night)

Day 5 Nantes area- Rennes-Mont St. Michel area (1 night)

Day 6 Mont St. Michel-the D-Day invasion beaches-Bayeux area (1 night)

Day 7 Bayeux-Rouen-Paris (4 nights)

Day 8 Paris (Ile de la Cite and the Eiffel Tower)

Day 9 Paris (modern Paris)

Day 10 Paris (the Left Bank)

Day 11 Departure from Paris

Tour Highlights

Chateau de Versailles

Chateau Chenonceau and Chambord (explore the grounds on bicycle)

Chateau d’Angers and its tapestry

Cathedral St-Pierre in Nantes

Walking tour of Rennes

Abbey of Mont St Michel

Normandy Beaches and Memorials

Bayeux tapestry

Cathedral Notre-Dame de Rouen

Paris, a cooking class and a Seine river cruise

What is included?

Round trip airfare with a major carrier on scheduled flights and guaranteed dates

Airport taxes and fuel surcharge (up to $345 but subject to change until ticketed)

Accommodation in 3 star tourist class hotels (rooming is 2 to a room, with an occasional triple)

Continental breakfast and dinner

A Casterbridge tour manager/guide from arrival to departure

All excursions, cultural activities and pre-booked admissions included in the itinerary

Transportation by private bus for airport transfers and touring (in Paris, we will use public transportation, cost is included)

5 local guides

All taxes

Currency level guaranteed up to 1 Euro= $1.53

Not included:

Lunches

Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver

$99 travel insurance not refundable

Tour cost (based on the number of participants)
For a group of 30: $3858

How to sign up?

An initial deposit of $500 plus $99 for travel insurance (payable to Seattle Lutheran High School) may be made by April 15th, 2008. This deposit is non-refundable.
Students will be able to sign up until 90 days prior to departure but the price may be a bit higher.
Please remit a check and/or a Letter of Intent (see below) thru your student.

Contact

Madame Daniele Hansen, French Teacher
Email: dhansen@seattlelutheran.org