Welcome to Paris

Join choirs from across Europe at the 29th Annual International Choir Festival Paris. Spend four days exploring the highlights of Paris, France. See the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées and more! Fill your evenings with fantastic musical opportunities. Share a friendship concert with a Parisian choir. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and time for camaraderie. Sing as part of a festival massed sing at the spectacular St. Roch Church.Travel to Paris, France and sing in the City of Light. Paris’ famous landmarks, world-class museums, beautiful gardens, and parks make the city a visitor’s dream. Above all, experience Paris from a musical perspective alongside singers from around the world.   Enjoy camaraderie and of course, Parisian culture at this special choral event. Ready to get started? Contact us today!

Day 1: FLY TO PARIS, FRANCE

Your International Choir Festival Paris experience starts with an overnight flight from North America to Paris, France.

Day 2: ARRIVE IN PARIS | SACRÉ-COEUR

Welcome to France! Your Music Contact International tour manager will greet your ensemble at the airport in Paris. Together, travel by private motorcoach into the French capital renowned for abundant culture, art, beauty, and history.Gather first impressions of the area surrounding your hotel on an orientation walk. Take in the cafes, shops, bakeries, street art, and style. Optionally, ride the funicular to the top of Montmartre to visit Sacré-Coeur Cathedral and admire the spectacular views. Tonight, a welcome dinner of French specialties will be arranged for your group at a Parisian restaurant.

Day 3: PANORAMIC CITY TOUR | FRIENDSHIP CONCERT

Your day begins with a guided city tour of Paris. See famous sites including the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and of course, the Eiffel Tower! Following the tour, board a boat and enjoy a cruise on the Seine River, providing a new perspective of the stunning Parisian skyline.Tonight, wonderful musical memories are made at friendship concerts hosted by French choirs at their home venues. Sing for each other and a local audience, followed by refreshments and time to mingle with your new friends from France!

Day 4: MUSEUM VISITS | ST. ROCH CHURCH

Today, enjoy optional excursions to world-class museums such as the Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and the Musée Rodin, or spend time pursuing independent interests in exciting Paris. Additional supplements apply.This evening, gather with all the festival choirs for the main concert of the International Choir Festival Paris at St. Roch Church. Each choir will perform two selections individually, followed by a massed sing with all guest choirs. It will be a splendid night of music!

Day 5: CHARTRES | WORSHIP SERVICE

This morning, visit a local church where your choir will be invited to worship (optional) and sing for the service. Your presence and musical contributions will delight the congregation!In the afternoon, your choir can enjoy time to further explore the wonders of Paris or opt for an excursion to Chartres to visit the lovely town and magnificent Chartres Cathedral.A farewell dinner at a special restaurant rounds out your stay, with ample opportunities to recount the many highlights of the International Choir Festival Paris!

Day 6: FLY HOME OR EXTEND YOUR STAY

Ask us about additional days of touring in France, and when it's time to go, we'll send your group off with memories to last a lifetime!