Echoes of Fleur-De-Lis
Discover the French Colonial village of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, where we’ll walk through the past to modern downtown. As the oldest permanent European settlement in Missouri, you'll experience the largest concentration of preserved French Colonial buildings in North America. Immerse yourself in the culture of this village by touring the homes of the town’s most influential residents, wander through downtown's unique shops, enjoy lunch at a local tea shop, and attend the Fort de Chartres Rendezvous to see French living history at its finest.
Note: This trip is an on-your-own experience, where you choose and pay for all of your own activities while in destination. Upon registration for the trip, you will be given a destination guide with shops, eateries, and things to do. Please take note of what is included/excluded from the cost of the trip.
What's Included
15-passenger van transportation
2 nights lodging
2 grab-and-go hotel breakfasts
1 Lunch at QRST
June 4-6, 2026
$542pp double occupancy
*no roommate needed
$718pp single occupancy
$1,082 couples (share a bed)
Application is open Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Deposit is due 5 days after acceptance
*nonrefundable deposit
Final payment due by May 1, 2026
Excludes
Meals (other than those mentioned above)
Attractions
Personal purchases, souvenirs, etc.
Activity Level
This trip includes standing, walking, and possibly stairs.
Departs From
Batesville
Cave City
Poplar Bluff, MO
Explore historic downtown on your own
Lunch at Quintessential Rivertown Spice & Tea
Visit to the Annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous
Leisure time at Fort de Chartres Rendezvous
Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday
Depart Batesville, Arkansas and arrive in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, where you will embark on your own to explore downtown, shopping, and dining.
Day 2: Friday
After eating a continental breakfast at the hotel, we will head downtown to continue free time exploring downtown, shopping, and dining on our own. In the afternoon, we will unwind and slow down to a group lunch hosted by Quintessential Rivertown Spice & Tea.
Day 3: Saturday
Today we will wake up to a continental breakfast at the hotel. Next, we will depart to Prairie de Rocher, Illinois, where we will leisurely enjoy the Annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous on our own. That afternoon, we will return home.
Reserve your spot on this trip!
A non-refundable deposit per person is required for booking. Before completing your application, be sure you read and understand our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions.