Normandy, Brittany & Chateaux Country

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This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  GOOD NEWS - The local tour operator will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccination for travelers as of March 1, 2023.  For travelers departing before March 1, the tour operator requires that travelers aged 12 an...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit two of France's most eye-widening castles, Chateau Chambord and Chenonceau in Chateau Country!
    • Indulge in delicious dinners and taste local wine and cider throughout the countryside.
    • On your very first night, you'll see an unforgettable view of Paris from the second floor of the illuminated Eiffel Tower.
    • Immerse yourself in history as you visit the world-famous Normandy Beaches.
    • Enjoy coastal views during your stay in majestic Mont St. Michel.

What's this trip about?

    This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  GOOD NEWS - The local tour operator will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccination for travelers as of March 1, 2023.  For travelers departing before March 1, the tour operator requires that travelers aged 12 and older provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English, for all vacations. Proof of vaccination must be completed at least 14 days prior to the tour start date. *Exceptions apply to children who do not qualify for vaccination. Savor the flavors of French cuisine, sip on local wine, visit Paris' most iconic landmarks, and explore the countryside beauties of Normandy, and Chateaux Country. Immerse yourself in history, visit storybook-like castles, and stroll through cobblestoned villages. Looking for a full, authentically French experience? You've found it! Start your adventure in the City of Lights - the always elegant Paris! Gawk at the Arc de Triomphe, shop the day away on Champs-Elysees, and see once-in-a-lifetime views from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower! Enjoy scenic rides to Rouen, Caen, and more. See history books play out before your eyes on the beaches of Normandy, then retreat to the coastal gem of Mont St. Michel! Visit magnificent castles in Chateaubriant and see the marvelous sights of the Loire Valley. Your journey comes full circle, as it ends with one last amazing night in Paris. What better way to say "au revoir" to France, than a sunset picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower?

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityParis
End CityFrance

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River Cruise
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Paris (CDG)
    • Round-trip airport transfers*
    • Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 2 nights in Paris at Le Meridien Etoile or the Concorde Montparnasse
    • 1 night in Deauville at the Royal Barriere Hotel
    • 1 night in Caen at the Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
    • 1 night in Mont St. Michel at the Mercure Mont St. Michel
    • 2 nights in Cheverny (Loire Valley) at the Oceania L'Univers
    • 1 night in Paris at Le Meridien Etoile or the Concorde Montparnasse
    • Guided sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following: Orientation tour of Paris
    • Visit to Claude Monet's House and Gardens
    • Walking tour of Rouen
    • Visit to the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach
    • Guided tour of the Abbey of Mont St. Michel
    • Sightseeing tour of Loire Valley, including visits to Chateau Chambord and Chenonceau
    • Wine tasting at the Père Auguste wine cellar in Civray de Touraine
    • Breakfast daily and four 3-course dinners with wine
    • Services of a Professional Travel Director
    • Headsets throughout the tour
    • Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary WiFi)
    • Hotel tips, taxes, porterage, and service charges *Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Paris between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm **Note: Children must be 8 years or older at the time of travel.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Paris!

Arrive in the twinkling city of elegance, style, and sophistication! Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first luxurious accommodation, then get ready for an exciting night.

At 5:30 pm, you'll meet your tour director and traveling companions for a lovely...

Day 2 Paris

Ahh, wake up smiling - you're in Paris! Enjoy breakfast, then join your local guide and venture out for a day of sightseeing. Stand in front of the Arc de Triomphe, strut down the Champs-Elysees, see the Courtyard of Les Invalides, and more!

Later tonight, enjoy dinner and a lively cabaret show at one of Paris' nightclubs! 

Day 3 Paris - Giverny - Rouen - Deauville

Recharge with a quick breakfast, then set off on a scenic ride through France! Start the day with a visit to Claude Monet's House and Gardens. In Rouen, admire the ornate facade of the magnificent cathedral, which was one of Monet's favorite subjects for his pa...

Day 4 Deauville - Normandy Beaches - Caen

Take a day to walk through world history as you visit Pointe Du Hoc and Omaha beach today. You'll visit the cemetery and see the Monument to the Braves. After, continue on to Fold Beach to see the Mulberry Harbour remains at Arromanches. After a day of exploration, you'll finish the trip to Caen for your overnight stay. 

Day 5 Caen - Mont St. Michel

After breakfast, you'll have the chance to see the history of D-Day, June 6, 1944, right before your eyes. Drive by Juno Beach and stop at Gold Beach for a view of the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches.

Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, the...

Day 6 Mont St. Michel - Cheverny (Loire Valley)

Rejuvenate with a pleasant breakfast, then enjoy a scenic ride across Brittany, via Chateaubriant, to Angers! Don't worry, you will definitely be able to stop for pictures of the stunning 13th-century castle.

Continue your journey to the picturesque Loire...

Day 7 Cheverny (Loire Valley)

Waking up in the Loire Valley is like waking up in a fairy tale. After breakfast, visit two of the most important castles in the area! You'll start at the "jewel of the French Renaissance," Chateau Chambord, then you'll move on to 16th-century Chenonceau, the 1...

Day 8 Cheverny (Loire Valley) - Paris

You'll eventually head back to the beautiful city of Paris today, but not before you do more exploring in the French countryside! Stop in Chartres and see its superb 13th-century gothic cathedral - a medieval architectural gem.

Upon arrival in Paris, enjo...

Day 9 Depart France

Enjoy one last flaky croissant for breakfast, then enjoy a convenient ride to the airport (CDG). Spend your relaxing flight home scrolling through photos and dreaming about your next vacation!

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Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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Accommodation

  • Pullman Paris Bercy Hotel
  • Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
  • Mercure Mont St. Michel
  • Chateau Du Breuil Hotel
  • Moevenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly in Parisa
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