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Galerie nationale des portraits à Washington

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Bâtiment du bureau exécutif Eisenhower à Washington

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In the heart of the American East

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Discover the Eastern U.S. on a fascinating itinerary that immerses you in the history, culture and soul of three great American cities. From Boston to New York, via Washington, this trip offers a unique experience with comfortable train travel between these must-see destinations.

Atouts principaux du voyage

Des trajets en train pour un impact écologique plus faible et des visites des villes à pied
Un équilibre idéal entre visites guidées et temps libre pour explorer à votre rythme
Un circuit riche en culture : Messe Gospel à Harlem, l’histoire de l’immigration, visite de sites symboliques comme l’USS Constitution...
Boston, New-York et Washington et leurs monuments emblématiques

Discover the American East, a journey rich in history and culture

Plunge into the heart of the Eastern U.S. with a captivating vacation that combines iconic metropolises, historic sites, and unique cultural discoveries. Between Boston, New York and Washington, each stop on this trip will reveal a unique facet of American history and its incomparable heritage.
Boston, cradle of modern America

Your adventure begins in Boston, a city where the roots of American independence run deep. Following the Freedom Trail, discover iconic sites of revolution and history, such as Faneuil Hall or Quincy Market. Also enjoy the elegant atmosphere of Beacon Hill and let yourself be seduced by the historic and intellectual charm of Cambridge, home to Harvard University.
New York, the city that never sleeps

Continue your journey into the hustle and bustle of New York City. Between the bright lights of Times Square, the majesty of Central Park and the must-do climb to Top of the Rock, Manhattan offers you a unique panorama of its boundless energy. Don't miss a ferry crossing to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to relive the history of the millions of immigrants who forged America.
Washington, at the heart of power

End your stay in the federal capital, Washington D.C., where the symbols of American power are revealed. Admire the White House, the Capitol and the majestic memorials that trace the great milestones of history. And take advantage of the Smithsonian Institution's museums, true cultural treasures accessible free of charge, to enrich your stay.
A journey between history and modernity

This unique tour lets you experience America in all its diversity: from its revolutionary origins to its futuristic skyscrapers, via its must-see institutions. Thanks to an itinerary balanced between guided tours, free time and comfortable rides, this trip is an unforgettable immersion in the American East.

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Day 1

FRANCE - BOSTON

Flight to Boston.

Transfer to hotel for two nights. Dinner on your own.

Day 2

BOSTON

Breakfast.

Departure for the discovery of Boston, a metropolis built between an arm of the sea and the Charles River. It is in Boston that much of American history has its origins: revolution, independence from the English crown, abolition of slavery, emancipation of women...

Take a guided tour of Boston along the Freedom Trail, a 6 km red line (painted or brick) that passes by all the major landmarks in the city's history. Among these sites, Faneuil Hall, located on the waterfront, served as a market and meeting hall. Right next door, Quincy Market, a historic building housing the city's old market halls. It was built between 1824 and 1826 and named after Mayor Josiah Quincy. More than 15 million people visit it every year, making it one of Boston's liveliest spots. You'll also see the Old State House, the statue of Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere's House, the oldest house in Boston, built in 1680. Take a short tour of Beacon Hill, an upscale neighborhood of cobblestone streets and brick houses with flower-filled balconies.

Lunch.

Visit the USS Constitution, a wooden frigate dating from 1798 that protected coasts and ships during various conflicts.

Discover Cambridge, home to the famous Harvard University.

Dinner and overnight stay. Night at the hotel.

Day 3

BOSTON - NEW-YORK

Breakfast.

Free time to wander the city before departing by train for New York.

Lunch on your own.

On arrival, drop off your luggage at the hotel and discover the heart of the city. You'll discover Midtown Manhattan, Times Square and its giant illuminated billboards, Broadway and New York's theater district, 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center...

Dinner. Night at the hotel.

Day 4

NEW YORK

Breakfast.

Departure for a tour of Harlem, New York's black capital. Harlem has long been a victim of its bad reputation, largely due to race riots in the 60s and a record crime rate in the 70s and 80s. Fortunately, things have changed since then! The district is evolving and today enjoys a tremendous artistic and intellectual effervescence. See Saint John the Divine Cathedral and Columbia University. You'll stroll along 125th Street, Harlem's main thoroughfare, past the Apollo Theater, home to such black music greats as James Brown and Michael Jackson. Then you'll attend a gospel service in a church (proper attire required).

Lunch on your own.

Free time in Central Park. You can choose to visit the Museum of Natural History, the Guggenheim, or explore the park by bike.

Make your way up to the Top of the Rock, with its glass platforms offering breathtaking views of Central Park and other skyscrapers.

Dinner. Night in hotel.

Day 5

NEW YORK

Breakfast.

Transfer to Battery Park and board the ferry to the Statue of Liberty, the work of Frenchman Bartholdi and engineer Gustave Eiffel, now the symbol of America. Continue by ferry to Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants from Europe and other continents disembarked between 1892 and 1954. Today, their descendants account for almost half the total population of the USA. Visit the Immigration Museum, where the many stages of this difficult journey are vividly and realistically presented. Poignant testimonies, striking archives and documents, moving reconstructions.

Return by ferry to Battery Park.

Lunch on your own.

Continue your city tour with Wall Street and its bull, the Memorial World Trade and the High Line.

Dinner in the Meatpacking District, the former slaughterhouse district with its cobblestone streets, now a trendy area. Overnight accommodation.

Day 6

NEW YORK - WASHINGTON

Breakfast.

Free time.

Departure by train for Washington.

Lunch on your own.

Guided tour of Washington, where you'll discover the most famous public buildings in the USA: the White House, from which the President makes his decisions, the memorial to President Lincoln and its 36 imposing columns, the Supreme Court and the Capitol, where Congress sits.

You'll also catch a glimpse of Lafayette Park and the historic district of Georgetown, which was founded in the early 18th century by the first settlers.

Dinner and overnight stay. Night at the hotel.

Day 7

WASHINGTON - AIRPORT

Breakfast.

Free morning to continue exploring the city or visit the free Smithsonian Institution museums, the world's largest museum complex. The Smithsonian Institution group includes 18 museums and galleries, and holds over 136.5 million objects and specimens of American heritage. Ten Smithsonian museums and galleries are located on the National Mall between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Six other museums and the zoo are located in the Washington metropolitan area. The National Air and Space Museum is the world's most famous air museum. It features all kinds of aircraft, from the very first airplanes to spaceships.

Lunch on your own.

Transfer to the airport. Assistance with check-in formalities and flight to France. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 8

FRANCE

Breakfast on board. Arrival in France.