NORMANDY

$2,120 per person, double occupancy
$2,569 per person, single occupancy
$129 taxes and Fees

Extend your stay in Paris on an optional two-night post-tour extension program The Liberation of Paris, with Dr. Michael Neiberg. This custom itinerary offers a unique opportunity to explore the some of the city's darkest moments under occupation as well as stories of redemption and resistance to help liberate the City of Light.
 
Extension Day 1: November 3, 2025 Paris Under Occupation / Deportation / Resistance
Disembark Joie de Vivre and begin your adventure with visits to the Trocadero and the iconic Eiffel Tower, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views and gain insights into what living in Paris was like after it fell to the Nazis in 1940. When the Nazis took power in Paris, the mass roundups and deportations of Jews had not yet begun at a large scale. The significant roundup, known as the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup (Rafle du Vel' d'Hiv), took place later, on July 16-17, 1942. During this roundup, approximately 13,000 Jews, including about 4,000 children, were arrested by French police acting on German orders.

The Jews who were rounded up during this period were initially held in temporary detention centers in and around Paris, such as the Vélodrome d'Hiver sports arena, Drancy internment camp, and other locations. From these holding areas, they were deported primarily to Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, where most of them were killed.

Learn more about their stories at the Vel d'Hiv Monument, the Children's Memorial Garden, and Jewish Deportation Memorial, a moving tribute to those who suffered during the Holocaust. After lunch on your own, Walk in the footsteps of resistance fighters on a guided tour from Notre Dame to the Luxembourg Gardens, uncovering stories of bravery and resilience.  This evening is free to explore Paris on your own. Accommodations: Hotel du Louvre
 
Extension Day 2: November 4, 2025 Liberation
Visit the solemn grounds of Mount Valerian and its cemetery located in Suresnes, a suburb just west of Paris. It served as a major execution ground where the Nazis executed over a thousand resistance fighters and hostages.  Visitors can explore the memorial site and learn about the acts of bravery and resistance that took place there during the war. After lunch with the group, spend the afternoon at the Paris Liberation Museum. Situated near the Montparnasse area, the museum is dedicated to the history of the city's liberation during World War II. Opened in 2019, the museum is housed in a building that was once the headquarters of the resistance leader Colonel Rol-Tanguy. The exhibits provide an in-depth look at the occupation of Paris, the French Resistance, and the eventual liberation of the city in 1944. Visitors can explore a wealth of artifacts, documents, photographs, and personal testimonies that vividly depict the struggles and triumphs of this pivotal period in history. The museum also features an immersive underground bunker used by the resistance, offering a unique glimpse into the clandestine operations that helped free Paris.

This evening, Dr. Neiberg will host a Farewell Reception and Lecture at the hotel prior to dinner at leisure. Accommodations: Hotel du Louvre (B, L, R)
 
Day 3: November 5, 2025 - Depart Paris

After breakfast, transfer to Paris Charles de Gualle Airport (CDG) for individual flights home.
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Accommodations on Land

CHÂTEAU LA CHENEVIÈRE
Chateau la Cheneviere is a 5-star hotel renovated from an 18th-century mansion and farm located in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain near Omaha Beach. The chateau was occupied by the Germans during World War II and then the Americans after the D-Day landings. It was fully restored in 1988 to become the lush hotel-restaurant that it is today. La Cheneviere boasts twenty-eight spacious and comfortable rooms that reflect the elegance and romance of its design. The decor of each room has an individual design, with a perfect blend of modern comforts and traditional luxury. Room amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, fully stocked mini bar, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers, and courtesy l’Occitane toiletries. For more information, scan the QR code with your smart phone camera:  http://lacheneviere.com/

Accommodations on Board

THE S.S. JOIE DE VIVRE –UNIQUELY BOUTIQUE
The S.S. Joie de Vivre, a brightly colored, chic, and sophisticated “super yacht” on the Seine, provides a relaxed social atmosphere and plenty of space for private contemplation. Under the guidance of Uniworld’s talented chef, savor wrap-around views of the Seine while enjoying classic French cuisine. After retracing remarkable battlefield stories on shore, reflect and recharge at Club L’Esprit, the onboard spa and wellness center. Experience the magic each evening as Club L’Esprit transforms into Claude’s, a vibrant bar and entertainment venue. Claude’s glitzy and glamorous atmosphere is the perfect place to listen to local music and enjoy signature cocktails with fellow guests and the world-renowned featured tour historians.

Take a virtual tour of the ship and learn more at: https://www.uniworld.com/us/ships/ss-joie-de-vivre
 

Most meals included: breakfast each day, 3 lunches, 8 dinners, 8 receptions  
 

Priced per person by S.S. Joie de Vivre cabin selection:
 

Grand Suite - $13,799 - Only double occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (410 sq ft - 38 sq m) with a French balcony. Extra benefits include a separate spacious living room, bathroom with a separate rain shower and tub, and secluded toilet and bidet area.

Suite - $11,799 - Only double occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (260 sq ft - 24 sq m) with a French balcony. 

Deluxe French Balcony - $10,799 - Only double occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balcony. 

French Balcony - $9,299 - Only double occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balcony.

French Balcony single - $10,998 - Single Occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balcony.

Classic - $7,599 - Only double occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq ft - 15-17 sq m)

Classic Single - $10,298- Single Occupancy
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq ft - 15-17 sq m)

** Taxes and Fees $399 for all cabins

Optional Two-Night Post-Tour Extension: The Liberation of Paris

$2,120 per person, double occupancy
$2,569 per person, single occupancy
$129 taxes and Fees

Price Includes:
•    Exclusive lecture series featuring William Hitchcock, PhD, and Michael Neiberg, PhD
•    Full-time Museum logistical tour managers
•    Four-nights’ accommodation in Normandy at hand-selected 5-star Chateau D’Audrieu or Chateau la Cheneviere
•    Four-nights’ accommodation aboard the 5-star   cruising the Seine River
•    Most meals, including: breakfast each day, 3 lunches, 8 dinners, 8 receptions
•    House wines, beer, and spirits with included lunches and dinners during land program and throughout the cruise
•    All gratuities to drivers, guides, and shipboard staff
•    Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions
•    Private first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
•    Personal listening devices for touring
•    Airport transfers when arriving and departing on scheduled program dates
•    Informative map book including useful battlefield maps and archival images to be used throughout your journey
•    Personalized luggage tags and customized name badge

Price Does Not Include:
Airfare; taxes, unless otherwise noted in the travel program brochure; passport, visas, and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel, unless otherwise noted in the travel program brochure; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes, and federal inspection fees not listed as included in the travel program; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight expenses on land due to flight schedule(s) or delays; meals, alcoholic or other beverages, and all other services not specifically mentioned as included in the travel program.

Ready to register? The best way to do this is by phone so that we can ensure we are meeting all of your needs. Please call us at 866-765-2646. Or, e-mail cavaliertravels@virginia.edu with your contact information and the best time to reach you.

To reserve your spot, an initial deposit of $2,500 per person is due within five (5) days of booking. A $200 per person deposit is due for the post-tour extension. Final payment is due no later than one hundred and ninety (190) days prior to departure. VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted, as well as payment by check.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The National WWII Museum Affinity Travel Programs Terms and Conditions, Limits on Responsibility & Binding Arbitration Agreement  

This Terms & Conditions, Limits on Responsibility, and Binding Arbitration Agreement is entered into by and between the Tour Participant and the National WWII Museum and co-sponsoring organization (collectively referred to as “the Museum”.) 

TOUR FARE 
Your tour fare covers arrangements and services including hotel accommodations, meals as per the itinerary, gratuities, ground transportation, guiding services, and special tour inclusions as described within the travel program brochures and on the Museum’s website at: www.ww2museumtours.org. All fares are quoted in US dollars, are per guest, and are based on double occupancy. As indicated below, airfare to and from the tour destination is not included in your tour fare. The Museum accepts no liability for the purchase of nonrefundable airline tickets.
 
Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, up to the time of full payment, the Museum reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fluctuations, or fuel or energy surcharges, and all such increases are to be paid to the Museum upon notice to the tour participant of such increases.  

NOT INCLUDED 
Taxes, unless otherwise noted in the travel program brochure; passport, visas, and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel, unless otherwise noted in the travel program brochure; optional sightseeing excursions; Airfare; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes, and federal inspection fees not listed as included in the travel program; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight expenses on land due to flight schedule(s) or delays; meals, alcoholic or other beverages, and all other services not specifically mentioned as included in the travel program. 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE 
To reserve your participation, submit an initial deposit of $2,500 per person within five (5) days of booking. A $200 per person deposit is due for any pre- and/or post-program options that you select. Final payment is due no later than one hundred and ninety (190) days prior to departure. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date. Payment by check is preferred in order to reduce costs to the Museum. VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are also accepted.  

CANCELLATIONS 
Should it be necessary to cancel your reservation, please contact the Museum immediately at 1-877-813-3329 X 257. Cancellations for all or any part of a tour including optional pre- and/or post-tour extension programs will not be effective until received in writing. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply:  

Cancellation Notice Received                           Tour Cancellation Fees         Pre- & Post-Tour Cancellation Fees
Before Start Date                                                   (per person)                                   (per person)

191 days or more                                                     $1,000                                              $200
190-121 days or more                                              $2,500                                           $1,000
120-91 days or more                                          60% of full tour cost*                      60% of full tour cost*
90 days or less, no show, or early return          100% of full tour cost*                   100% of full tour cost*

*In addition, applicable cancellation fees for confirmed additional hotel nights may apply.
Tour cost is defined as the cost of any cruise, land, or air element purchased from The National WWII Museum. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE 
Because our cancellation policy is strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation, trip cancellation insurance may be your only source of reimbursement.  Please call your alumni office to inquire. 

HEALTH, MEDICAL, AND TOUR REQUIREMENTS 
Destinations with accessibility limitations are indicated throughout the itinerary, where applicable.  Passengers are required to disclose disabilities that may require accommodations at the time of booking. All guests are required to advise in writing to the Museum at the time their reservation is made if they have: 

•    Any physical or mental condition that may require medical or professional treatment or attention during the tour;
•    Any condition that may pose a risk to one’s self and/or other participants on tour;
•    Any condition that may require health aids, e.g., oxygen, walkers, crutches, etc.; or any intention or need to use a wheelchair while on the tour.

By booking passage the guest represents and warrants that he/she is physically and otherwise fit to travel and that guests will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the Museum. The Museum reserves the right without liability to require a passenger to leave the tour or to refuse to accept a guest as a tour participant who, in the sole judgment of the Museum, is unfit to travel, is a danger to himself or herself or to others, does not follow instructions of the tour leader, may distract from the enjoyment of the trip by others, or may require care beyond that which the Museum is reasonably able to provide. 
We highly recommend that participants purchase a travel insurance package that provides medical coverage since most US policies do not provide coverage outside the United States. 

LUGGAGE 
Luggage will be limited to one (1) suitcase and one (1) carry-on per person to ensure that there is enough room on the motor coach for all passenger luggage. All luggage must be securely packed and clearly labeled. We recommend that all participants secure baggage loss and damage insurance that may be purchased for this tour. 
Please see airline weight and size restrictions for luggage on international flights. The Museum is not responsible for loss or damage to luggage or any other personal item during air travel, while in a hotel during land programs, on a cruise, or while on shore excursions. 

Under no circumstances may dangerous items (e.g., explosives, firearms, liquid oxygen, combustible,or illegal substances) be taken on the tour. We recommend that you hand carry travel documents (passports and tour tickets), medications, and valuables, and that you check with your airline regarding carry-on baggage restrictions. These items are the full responsibility of the guest at all times. The Museum shall not be responsible for the loss of or damage to such personal items. 

LAND TOURS, LECTURES, AND PERSONALITIES 
All tours are operated by independent contractors. These independent contractors may impose additional terms and conditions and limitations of liability on tour participants. Other independent contractors retained by the Museum such as lecturers, guest personalities, and entertainers are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. 

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 
All travel documents (air and tour tickets, passport) are the responsibility of the guest. It is also your responsibility to comply with all customs requirements. Without the required documents, you may be denied boarding, and the Museum will not be liable or such denial or bear any financial responsibilities as a result thereof. 
Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time, and you will be required to comply with them. We will endeavor to provide you with notice of measures which may affect you, but complying with any such requirement is your responsibility. 

TRAVEL WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES 
The Museum strongly recommends that tour participants review the destination country’s specific information at 
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html and https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices.  

LIMITS ON THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM RESPONSIBILITY 
The National WWII Museum, Inc., a New Orleans, Louisiana based non-profit 501(C)(3) organization and its employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns (collectively “the Museum”), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip, including lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service, or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, the Museum is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party. 

In addition and without limitation, the Museum is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services, whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure; acts of government; acts of war or civil unrest; insurrection or revolt; bites from or attacks by animals, insects or pests; strikes or other labor activities; criminal or terrorist activities of any kind or the threat thereof; sickness, illness, epidemics, or the threat thereof; the lack of availability of or access to medical attention or the quality thereof; overbooking or downgrading of accommodations; mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or other means of transportation; or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely. Participants assume all such risks as well as the risk of negligence by the Museum and specifically releases the Museum therefrom.   

If due to weather, flight schedules, or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers, and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, or remove from a trip, without refund, any person the Museum judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activities; who is abusive to other trip participants, leaders, or third parties; or when the Museum determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Specific room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel or cruise line.
  
The Museum reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and the Museum shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs, and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. The Museum is not responsible and, therefore, is not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. The Museum may cancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. The Museum is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including, without limitation, notices from the United States Department of State, or the World Health Organization, or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. The Museum is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if the Museum makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. The Museum reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels, itineraries, or attractions for those listed in this brochure. 

BINDING ARBITRATION 
I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this Agreement; the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip; or the trip itself shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1-16, either according to the then existing Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but not procedural) Louisiana law and will take place in New Orleans, LA. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. Please understand that by agreeing to these terms and conditions, you (and we) are waiving our right to a trial by jury. 

The Museum is not responsible for misprints in tour promotional material.