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Ashley Herbst 1-410-489-2287 x25103 Account Management Team Leader [email protected] WorldStrides Excel Programs https://worldstrides.com/sports/

WAGS All Female International Coaching Education WWC Trip - Final Itinerary (171125)

Jun 14, 2019 - Jun 22, 2019 Page 2 of 12 Trip Summary

June 14 - Friday Departure Day - International Airport

June 15 - Saturday Airport transfer Hotel Check In - Hôtel Mercure Sud Parc du Coudray

Fontainebleau - Options for This Afternoon - Novotel , Parc Du De Fontainebleau

June 16 - Sunday

Paris - Opéra Garnier, Galerie Lafayette Rooftop, Printemps

Paris Tour - Notre Dame, L' de l'Etoile Latin Quarter - Latin Quarter, Panthéon, Women's World Cup Match - Le

June 17 - Monday

Eiffel Ascent - Tower

Seine River Cruise - River

Professional Club Visit - Paris Saint-Germain F.C -

June 18 - Tuesday

The of Versailles - Château De Versailles Professional Club Visit - Paris FC

June 19 - Wednesday

Professional Club Visit - FC Fleury 91

Free Time in Paris - Fondation Louis-Vuitton Pour La Création, Parc De Bagatelle, Women's World Cup Match - Le Parc des Princes Page 3 of 12

June 20 - Thursday

The - Louvre Des Antiquaires Meet with the French Football Federation Attend World Cup Match - Rue du Stade Océane​

June 21 - Friday

Stade De Tour - Stade

Les Caves du Louvre - les caves du louvre La Fete de Musique - Paris

June 22 - Saturday

Airport Transfer Page 4 of 12 June 14 - Friday

Departure Day Depart on an overnight flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

Charles De Gaulle International Airport Paris, PARIS, FR, 95700 +33 1 48 62 22 80

June 15 - Saturday

Airport transfer Arrive in Paris, where you will meet your WorldStrides Excel Programs Representative, Alethea Leprette (1st group) and Lauren Perpetua (2nd group). 1 Group transfer for arrivals between 6:30 - 7:45 AM 1 Group transfer for arrivals between 9:45 - 10:55 AM Depart on private coach for hotel (approximately 1 hour journey).

Hotel Check In Check into the Hotel Mercure Paris Sud Parc du Coudray, where you will be staying for the following seven nights. Welcome meeting and orientation led by your WorldStrides Excel Programs Representative, Alethea. Depart on private coach for Fontainebleau (approx. a 30-minute journey).

Hôtel Mercure Paris Sud Parc du Coudray Route de Milly, Le Coudray-Montceaux, Île-de-France, FR, 91830 +33 1 64 99 00 00

Lunch at the Novotel Fontainebleau.

Fontainebleau - Options for This Afternoon After lunch, choose one of the following options: Spa Visit at Novotel Fontainebleau - enjoy time to recuperate after your journey with a massage or facial, while enjoying access to the the spa's sauna, steam room and pool. Visit the - this beautiful Chateau is the heart of the town of Fontainebleau. Explore over 1500 sumptuous rooms and 130 acres of parkland and discover French history, and . Both options are at your own cost. Return on private coach to Hotel Mercure Parc du Coudray. Page 5 of 12

Novotel Fontainebleau 12 rue de , Ury, Île-de-France, FR, 77760

Parc Du Château De Fontainebleau Château de fontainebleau, Fontainebleau, SEINE-ET-MARNE, FR, 77300

Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

June 16 - Sunday

9:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel.

Paris 10:00 AM - Depart on private coach for Paris (approximately 50 minute journey). This morning, spend time exploring the Opera Garnier Area of Paris. On the right bank of the river Seine, this area of Paris is home of the Opera house, many theatres and shops. It's a lovely area to spend time experiencing Parisian architecture and culture. Visit the famous Galerie Lafayette and Printemps Stores, enjoy coffee at the rooftop restaurant, La Perruche, with views over Paris.

Opéra Garnier 8 rue Scribe, Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75009 +33 1 71 25 24 23

Galerie Lafayette Rooftop 35 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75009

Printemps 64 Boulevard Haussmann 9e, Paris, PARIS, FR, 75009 01 42 82 50 00

Lunch on own near Opera Garnier.

Paris City Tour 1:00 PM - After lunch, we will enjoy a guided introductory tour of Paris. Popular sights to see include; Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Place de la , Notre Dame and much more. Due to the recent fire at Notre Dame we will walk to the Ile-de-la-Cite to see the destruction caused by the fire before continuing on to the Latin Quarter. Page 6 of 12

Notre Dame Paris, Île-de-France, FR

L'Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75017

Latin Quarter Explore the quaint Latin Quarter, home to the University with bustling markets and traditional medieval streets.

Latin Quarter Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75005

Panthéon Place du Panthéon, Paris, PARIS, FR, 75005 01 44 32 18 00

Jardin des Plantes Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75005

Women's World Cup Match 4:00 PM - Depart on private coach to a World Cup match (approximately 25 minute journey). 6:00 PM Kick Off - USA vs Chile

Le Parc des Princes 24 Rue du Commandant Guilbaud, Paris, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FR, 75016 +33 1 47 43 71 71

Dinner on own. Restaurant suggestions will be provided by your Tour Director following discussion with you. Depart on private coach for the hotel (approximately 40 minute journey).

June 17 - Monday

8:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel.

Eiffel Tower Ascent Page 7 of 12

10:00 AM - Depart on private coach to the (approximately 40 minute journey). Ascend to the top of Paris’ most recognizable landmark, the Eiffel Tower, built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889.

Eiffel Tower 5 avenue Anatole France, Paris, PARIS, FR, 75007 0 892 70 12 39

Lunch on own near the Eiffel Tower.

Seine River Cruise This afternoon, enjoy the Seine River Cruise, a ride that gives a beautiful introduction to Paris, traveling under graceful bridges and viewing important landmarks.

Seine River FR

Dinner in Paris on own. Restaurant suggestions will be provided by your Tour Director following discussion with you.

Professional Club Visit - Paris Saint-Germain F.C 6:00 PM - Depart on private coach for first professional club visit (approximately 1 hour journey). 7:30 PM - This evening, enjoy your first pro club visit at Paris Saint-Germain Academy, Camps des Loges. The U14, U15 and U16 teams will be training this evening, attend their coaching session, meet their coaches and get a behind the scenes look at their facilities. 9:30 PM - Return to the hotel by private coach.

Camp des Loges Avenue du Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Île-de-France, FR, 78100

June 18 - Tuesday

8:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel.

The 9:00 AM - Depart on private coach to Versaille (approximately 40 minute journey). Today, enjoy time at the Palace of Versailles, a palace commissioned by Louis XIV and Louis XIII. In addition to viewing the spectacular Gardens, our visit includes the ornate State Apartments, highlighted by the magnificent Hall of . Page 8 of 12

Lunch at own cost in Versailles.

Château De Versailles Place d'Armes, Versailles, , FR, 78000 01 30 83 78 00

Professional Club Visit - Paris FC 1:00 PM - Depart on private coach for second professional club visit to Paris FC. 2:00 PM - This afternoon, enjoy a pro club visit to Paris FC. The U17 girls will be training this afternoon, attend their training session, meet their coaches and get a behind the scenes look at their facilities. Meet with Pascal Gouzennes, the coordinator for the Women's teams at Paris FC. 5:00 PM - Meet with senior members of the Paris FC Women's teams for a Q and A session. Paris FC play in 1 Féminine and have a strong squad with many senior players hoping to feature in the World Cup. They have won the top division 6 times and have not finished outside of the top 4 for since 1985. Return to the hotel by private coach.

Dinner on own. Restaurant suggestions will be provided by your Tour Director following discussion with you.

June 19 - Wednesday

8:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel.

Professional Club Visit - FC Fleury 91 9:00 AM - Depart on private coach for your final professional club visit, with FC Fleury. 10:00 AM - This morning, enjoy a pro club visit to FC Fleury. Meet with coach Jeremy Lachan and get a behind the scenes look at their facilities. FC Fleury 91 play in Division 1 Féminine and have a strong squad with many senior players hoping to feature in the World Cup. Fleury Sisters, Daphne and Rachel Corboz have both represented the US at youth level and played for several clubs across the US and since leaving home in Alabama. Depart on private coach to Paris city center.

Lunch on own in Paris. Restaurant suggestions will be provided by your Tour Director following discussion with you.

Free Time in Paris Enjoy free time in Paris. Suggestions include the Boulogne Forest, Montmatre, the Louis Vuiton Foundation, the Longchamps Racecourse and the Garden of Bagatelle. Page 9 of 12

Fondation Louis-Vuitton Pour La Création 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Paris, HAUTS-DE-SEINE, FR, 92200 01 40 69 96 00

Parc De Bagatelle , Paris, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FR, 75016

Montmartre Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75018

Women's World Cup Match 7:00 PM - Depart on private coach to a World Cup Match. Dinner on own near the and fan zone. 9:00 PM Kick Off - vs Argentina Return to hotel on private coach (approximately 40 minute journey).

Le Parc des Princes 24 Rue du Commandant Guilbaud, Paris, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FR, 75016 +33 1 47 43 71 71

June 20 - Thursday

9:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel.

The Louvre 10:00 AM - Depart on private coach to the Louvre (approximately 50 minute journey). 11:15 AM - This morning, tour the renowned Louvre Museum with a local specialist guide. We will see Leonardo da Vinci’s , the imposing Coronation of , and many of the finest paintings and from western civilization.

Louvre Des Antiquaires 2 Place du Palais Royal, Paris, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FR, 75001

Lunch on own.

Carrousel Du Louvre 99 , Paris, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FR, 75001 Page 10 of 12

Meet with the French Football Federation Depart on private coach for (approximately 2 hour journey). Meet with the French Football Federation and the President of Le Havre FC, prior to the Women's World Cup match in Le Havre this evening. Opportunity for Q and A session with the French Football Federation.

Attend World Cup Match Free time in Le Harve and Dinner at your own cost. 9:00 PM Kick Off - Sweden vs USA Depart on private coach for the hotel (approximately 3 hour journey).

Rue du Stade Océane​ Rue du Stade Océane​, Le Havre, Normandie, FR, 76600

June 21 - Friday

8:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel.

Stade De France Tour 9:00 AM - Depart on private coach to (approximately 45 minute journey). 11:00 AM - Today, tour the Stade de France, the national stadium of France, situated just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. We will have the chance to see the changing rooms and stroll alongside the pitch. Depart on private coach to central Paris.

Stade 2 rue Jean Cocteau, Paris, PARIS, FR, 75018 01 42 51 24 68

Lunch on own in Paris. Restaurant suggestions will be provided by your Tour Director following discussions with you.

Les Caves du Louvre Les Caves du Louvre is a unique venue in central Paris, the former royal wine cellar which was established by King Louis XV’s sommelier. From Sauvignon Blanc to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, you will be guided through a world of learning, exploring and tasting.

les caves du louvre 52 Rue De L'arbre Sec, Paris, Île-de-France, FR, 75001 Page 11 of 12

La Fete de Musique - Paris Immerse yourself in Parisian Culture, with the Annual Music Festival happening the streets will be filled with local street artists and music. Dinner on own in Paris. Restaurant suggestions will be provided by your Tour Director following discussion with you. Depart on private coach to the hotel.

June 22 - Saturday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Airport Transfer Check out of the hotel. Depart on private coach for the airport.

Information & Documents

WWC FAQs

WAGS WWC FAQs.pdf

Travel Tips

2019 Travel Tips (WAGS).pdf

Paris Hotel

PARIS – MERCURE SUD PARC DU COUDRAY.pdf

Participant List Page 12 of 12

PAX List.pdf

Points of Interest

POI - Mercure Paris Sud Parc Du Coudray.pdf

Tour Director Bio

Alethea Leprette.pdf