Normandy, Brittany & Chateaux Country
Visit Mont St. Michel, Omaha Beach & Chartres
This 7-night guided vacation to France will show you all of the major highlights of Normandy, Brittany, and Paris!
What's Included
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class air to and from Paris (CDG)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
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
Other inclusions:
- Breakfast daily and four 3-course dinners with wine
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- 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.
Great Ways to Explore
- Enjoy France's capital city, before venturing out to the iconic and cultural cities France.
- Enjoy the perfect amount of guided sightseeing and free time on your own.
- All of your accommodations, tours and activities, transportation and transfers have been arranged and are included.
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery with its visitor center at Omaha Beach.
- Enjoy a wine tasting at the Pere Auguste wine cellar in Civray de Touraine to learn about the local wines.
Please note that some package inclusions may be restricted or unavailable at time of travel. We will substitute them with similar options of equivalent value, as available.
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class air to and from Paris (CDG)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
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
Other inclusions:
- Breakfast daily and four 3-course dinners with wine
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- 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.
- Enjoy France's capital city, before venturing out to the iconic and cultural cities France.
- Enjoy the perfect amount of guided sightseeing and free time on your own.
- All of your accommodations, tours and activities, transportation and transfers have been arranged and are included.
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery with its visitor center at Omaha Beach.
- Enjoy a wine tasting at the Pere Auguste wine cellar in Civray de Touraine to learn about the local wines.
Please note that some package inclusions may be restricted or unavailable at time of travel. We will substitute them with similar options of equivalent value, as available.
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Day 1. Welcome to Paris!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris' lively restaurants. Then, enjoy an orientation drive to get a first impression of the City of Light. (Dinner)
Le Meridien Etoile is a stylish property with modern decor, all rooms come with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs and are air-conditioned. The rooms are soundproofed and room service is available for all meals. The Ma Chere & Tendre Restaurant serves French cuisine and meals can be enjoyed in the dining room with warm colors. The Jazz Club Etoile is located on the ground floor of the Meridien Etoile. It is a well-known Paris jazz club and hosts some of the world's best musicians. The club overlooks the interior courtyard. It also has a terrace in the interior garden, where you can enjoy snacks and cocktails.
The 4-star Hotel displays a truly amazing interior design with warm and inviting colors. The high glass doors make the reception area and the O'40 Restaurant spacious and bright. On the other hand, The Wenge Bar gives the intimate feel of a private club thanks to its rich elegant colors and soft lighting.
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!
Arc de Triomphe
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 paintings (many of which you can find today in Paris' Musee d'Orsay). Stroll along the charming cobblestoned Rue-du-Gros-Horloge and find yourself at the very square where the Joan of Arc was burned in 1431!
Arrive in Deauville, the seaside resort famous for its international film festival. you may enjoy visiting the Promenade des Planches before you leave!
Check-in - Royal Barriere
The Royal Barriere features lavish Belle Epoque decor, a fitness center with solarium and massage, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and two gourmet restaurants. The 282 soundproofed guestrooms at Royal Barriere offer courtyard, pool, or sea views. All accommodations include minibars, in-room safes, and marble bathrooms with towel warmers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.
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.
Check-in - Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
Day 5. Caen - Normandy Beaches - Mont St. Michel
Focus on the scene of the Allied Forces' landing on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. Drive by Juno Beach and then stop at Gold Beach for a view of the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches. Visit the American Cemetery and its visitor center at Omaha Beach, where you can sign your name in the visitors' book. Continue to Sainte Märe Eglise, the first town where American soldiers parachuted into the town the night before D-Day. Among them was John Steele, whose parachute was caught in one of the steeples of the church, made famous in the movie The Longest Day. While here, see the evocative parachute memorial. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel, perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of Saint Malo. Overnight is on the coast near Mont St. Michel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Mercure Mont St. Michel
Hotel Mercure Mont Saint-Michel is situated at the crossroads of Normandy and Brittany. It rests in a charming and peaceful location just 2km from Mont St Michel itself and offers spacious rooms with modern conveniences. Enjoy the bay, its beautiful lights, wooded park and the Le Couesnon River, all within walking distance.
After a meeting in the hotel's conference rooms, enjoy winding down at the bar with a drink or the restaurant, le Pre Sale, that focuses on local and regional specialties. This Mercure hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area including such attractions as the Abbey, its little alleyways and ramparts as well as watching the dramatic tides across the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, UNESCO World Heritage site
Day 6. Loire Valley
Ccontinue your journey to the Loire Valley, where you will stay on the grounds of splendid Chateau du Breuil. Tonight, why not sample French cuisine at one of the area's excellent restaurants? (Breakfast)
Check-in - Hotel Oceania L'Univers Tours
Ideally located in the heart of Tours, Hotel Oceania L'Univers Tours is an easy walk to all of the city's attractions. This charming 4-star hotel provides a unique setting packed with history, as evidenced by the renowned guests that grace its portrait gallery. Hotel Oceania L’Univers has taken care to preserve and emphasize everything that makes it so charmingly authentic while featuring modern conveniences. Welcoming guests since 1846, this quaint hotel features fully refurbished guestrooms that perfectly combine tradition, design, and modernity. The hotel restaurant does a masterful job of combining traditional French and regional cuisine, and the popular bar is frequented by locals and guests alike.
Day 7. Loire Valley
Today, visit two of the most important castles in the area. Start with the jewel of the French Renaissance, Chateau Chambord. Next is the 16th century chateau of Catherine de Medici, the lovely Chenonceau, and a fairytale castle with a moat, drawbridge, and towers. Then, enjoy a Wine Tasting at the Pere Auguste wine cellar in Civray de Touraine to learn about the local wines before returning to your chateau, where dinner will be served in the evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Chateau Chambord in Loire Valley, France
Day 8. Loire Valley - Chartres - Paris
Stop in Chartres with its superb 13th-century gothic Cathedral- a jewel of medieval architecture, and arrive in Paris. Tonight, dinner and a lively cabaret show at one of Paris' nightclubs might just be the ticket! (Breakfast)
Le Meridien Etoile is a stylish property with modern decor, all rooms come with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs and are air-conditioned. The rooms are soundproofed and room service is available for all meals. The Ma Chere & Tendre Restaurant serves French cuisine and meals can be enjoyed in the dining room with warm colors. The Jazz Club Etoile is located on the ground floor of the Meridien Etoile. It is a well-known Paris jazz club and hosts some of the world's best musicians. The club overlooks the interior courtyard. It also has a terrace in the interior garden, where you can enjoy snacks and cocktails.
The 4-star Hotel displays a truly amazing interior design with warm and inviting colors. The high glass doors make the reception area and the O'40 Restaurant spacious and bright. On the other hand, The Wenge Bar gives the intimate feel of a private club thanks to its rich elegant colors and soft lighting.
Day 9. Depart Paris
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast) You will depart from Paris (CDG).
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