Ugly Carrot Tour Company Presents the France History Tour by Matthew Seidel https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour The France History Tour vacation plan is a seven day trip to France in which you get to see famous historical landmarks and battlegrounds from both the first and second World War. The tour takes place six times a year during the months of June, July and August (Twice a month). en-us 2016-12-22 16:03:12 UTC 2025-10-21 22:38:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/159011711/7b22219edeb6518320a89cba3d4a8ec2/Scan0001.jpg Budget 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/146419019 Canadian (CAD)/ French (Euro) currency exchange rate:
1000 Canadian Dollar
720 Euro

Overall cost (one adult)
Round plane ticket: $1400 (economy)
Rental car: $400
Activity fees: $100
Accommodations and food: $300
Tour guide: $500
Total: $2700/person

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Motivators: Historical interest, sight seeing, cultural interest, etc.

Destinations: Normandy, Dieppe, Dunkirk, Somme (Amiens) and then Vimy Ridge. 

Potential Barriers: Physical disabilities, no drivers licence, tardiness, etc.

Photo: Amiens, France (The Battle of the Somme)]]> 2017-01-11 02:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/146420040 Destination Information (France) 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/146830324 Culture: Population of France is 64 Million as of 2017. Official language is French. Lots of 17th century art achievements. A variety of religions such as Catholicism, Judaism and Islam.  

Weather: Mild Summers, cold Winters, possible downpour and thunderstorms during Spring, making summer the ideal travel time.

Physical Features: Several destinations are located on the northern coastline of France. Trenches and craters create interesting hilly landscapes. 

Interesting Facts: French economy is on a steady incline as of 2017. Home to many famous battles that took place during the first and second world war.

Photo: Vimy Ridge, France (The Battle of Vimy Ridge)]]> 2017-01-12 16:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/146830324 Before you go 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147093927 - Passport must be valid for three months beyond your planned departure from France.

- Tourist VISA only required for stays longer than 90 days.

- No vaccinations required

- Currency restrictions; 10,000 euros max.

- Paris is six hours ahead of Toronto

- **TRAVEL ADVISORY** France is currently in a state of emergency as of January 2017 after the Paris shootings that occurred in November 2015.]]> 2017-01-13 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147093927 Current Travel Issue (State of Emergency) 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147110315 Who?
- French Citizens
- French Government/PM
- Islamic Radicals (ISIS)
- Potential Tourists
What?
- Paris attacks
- SoE to be extended to July 2017
Where?
- France
When?
- Shooting occurred in November 2015
Why?
- The terrorists are fulfilling a prophecy that involves the slaughtering of anyone who doesn't follow Islamic beliefs.
How?
- A vote was passed in the National Assembly (288-32)

Opinion:
The Ugly Carrot thinks that ISIS is a threat to national security and should be dealt with swiftly and with haste to avoid unnecessary innocent casualties, victim to future terror attacks. 

It's hard to say if France will be seeing another terror attack soon as the Islamic Radicals are unpredictable. However, with France on high alert, it should be relatively safe.

Article Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/14/french-parliament-votes-to-extend-state-of-emergency-until-after-2017-elections]]> 2017-01-13 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147110315 Transportation 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147199055 Flight Costs:

June 1st, 2017/June 8th, 2017
Outbound: Toronto (YYZ)/Paris (CDG)/Lyon (LYS)/Caen (CFR) (16h 10m)
Return: Caen (CFR)/Lyon (LYS)/Amsterdam (AMS)/Toronto (YYZ) 
(16h 10m)
Round Trip: $1355 (Per Adult)
Combined Flight Time: 32h 20m 
Flight Class: Economy/Premium Economy

July 1st, 2017/July 8th, 2017
Outbound: Toronto (YYZ)/New York City (JFK)/Nice (NCE)/Lyon (LYS)/Caen (CFR) (20h 20m)
Return: Caen (CFR)/Lyon (LYS)/Paris (CDG)/Toronto (YYZ) (38h 15m)
Round Trip: $1435 (Per Adult)
Combined Flight Time: 58h 35m
Flight Class: Economy

August 1st 2017/August 8th 2017
Outbound: Toronto (YYZ)/Paris (CDG)/Lyon (LYS)/ Caen (CFR) 
(20h 50m)
Return: Caen (CFR)/Lyon (LYS)/Paris (CDG)/Boston (BOS)/Toronto (YYZ)
(21h 00m)
Round Trip: $1347 (Per Adult)
Combined Flight Time: 41h 50m
Flight Class: Economy

Getting Around:

Rental Car: Prices vary based on things like age, driving record, etc. Most compact vehicles and sedans range from $300 to $500 for a seven day trip.

Taxis, Public Transit: These services are not recommended as this trip consists of long drives and few stops. So even if you could find a service willing to provide, it would likely be very expensive.

Photo: Caen – Carpiquet Airport, France]]> 2017-01-14 17:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147199055 Accommodations and Food 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147203991 Tourists will be saying at the La Consigne hotel for the first night after roaming the beaches of Normandy. La Consigne is a cozy one room, one bath hotel with complimentary luxuries such as it's own cafe, parking and WiFi for only $86/night (one adult).

On the second night after exploring the Rouen Cathedral and walking the landings of the Dieppe Raid, tourists will be staying at the Kyriad Dieppe hotel, just south of the beaches. This hotel provides you with all of the amenities you could need with free high speed WiFi, parking, laundry service and even it's own bar/restaurant for only $64 a night (one adult).

After your third day in France, you will be staying at the Campanile Amiens Centre Gare. This mid-range hotel provided visitors with free WiFi, a spectacular meal and most importantly, a good night sleep as the following day is when you get to explore the French city of Amiens. You will also be coming back here after for your fourth and fifth night before you head back to Caen for your departure on the seventh night. Both nights for $79 (one adult).

**NOTE** These fees are all included in your trip cost that you pay ahead of time. 

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Operation Overlord, or better known as D-Day took place on June 6th, 1944. On the Tuesday, British, Canadian and American forces stormed the Beaches of Normandy as a steeping stone to take over Nazi occupied France. It remains the largest seaborne invasion to this day. This is a hard adventure as these beaches cover extreme distances of France. The cost for this experience is 5 euros/beach and 10 euros for the museum.

Amiens Cathedral
The Amiens cathedral is the tallest complete cathedral in France. It's renowned for the quality and quantity of early 13th-century Gothic sculpture in the main west façade and the south portal, and a large quantity of poly chrome sculpture from later periods inside the building.This is a soft adventure. The entrance fee is 6 euros.

The Dieppe Beaches
Operation Rutter, also known as the Dieppe Raid took place on August 19th, 1942. The purpose of the attack was to retake the Nazi occupied port that opened into the French channel. This is a hard adventure.

Amiens (The Battle of the Somme)
The battle of the Somme was a long battle fought from July 1st - November 18th, 1916. The main significance of this battle was that it was the first time the world has ever seen tank on tank engagements. This is a hard adventure.

Rouen Cathedral
The cathedral has a strong musical tradition since the Middle Ages. Its choir was famous up to the French Revolution for singing from memory. It contains a tomb of Richard the Lionheart which contained his heart. This is a soft adventure.

The Dunkirk Beaches
The battle for Dunkirk was fought from May 26th to June 4th, 1940. This battle became famous for the phrase "Fight back to the west" as British and French troops were ordered to abandon the Eastern Line and told to fallback to Dunkirk. This is a hard adventure as Dunkirk covers extreme distances.

Vimy Ridge
The battle of Vimy Ridge took place April 9th - 12th 1917. The thing that made Vimy Ridge so famous was the battle tactic used called the creeping barrage, also known as the Vimy Glide. Visiting Vimy Ridge is a soft adventure.

Photo: Normandy Beaches, France]]> 2017-01-14 21:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147208541 Itinerary 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147242966 Day 1:
-Arriving at the airport
-Picking up rental car
-Normandy Beach landings/museum
-Eat/stay at La Consigne 

Day 2:
-Rouen Cathedral
-Dieppe Beaches
-Kyriad Dieppe 

Day 3:
-Dunkirk Beaches
-Amiens (Battle of the Somme)
-Amiens Cathedral
-Campanile Amiens Centre Gare

Day 4:
-Vimy Ridge battlefield
-Campanile Amiens Centre Gare 

Day 5/6:
-Start drive back
-Anything you want (at your own expense)

Day 7:
-Departure
-Return car]]> 2017-01-15 16:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147242966 Bibliography 599954 https://padlet.com/599954/France_History_Tour/wish/147252787 "Amiens Cathedral." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2017.

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