Retiree Travel Opportunity: France Magnifique Discovery
April 1, 2027 – April 12, 2027
From April 1-12, Winona State’s Retiree Center is offering a travel opportunity that will take you from the Royal Palace of Versailles to the enchanting streets of Paris. Grab a baguette and rendezvous with the best of France!
Trip Highlights
- Delight in a tour and tasting at a winery in the Loire Valley (UNESCO)
- Immerse yourself in the private apartments of King Louis XIV in the Royal Palace of Versailles
- Spend a reflective moment at the Normandy American Cemetery and the D-Day landing sites
- Visit the charming village of Giverny, home of Monet’s gardens
- Marvel at the Le Mont-Saint-Michel, the stunning medieval tidal island
- Visit the elegant Chenonceau Castle
- Enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise through Paris
- Dine with a view at the Eiffel Tower
Venue
If you’re located in the Winona area, you’ll meet in the Motor Pool Lot on Sarnia St. before taking a group bus to Minneapolis. Winona State will provide free parking passes for this lot for the duration of the trip.
For those located outside the Winona area, our travel agency will pick you up from your house and take you to the nearest airport.
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