Investigate Normandy's role in the 1066 and 1944 invasions that changed the course of history. Explore the beautiful city of St-Malo, the châteaux of the Loire and gleaming Paris.
Our prices start from
$3,180 LAND ONLY
8 Days • GUIDED • 10 Meals
Operated Tour
The Details
- 7 nights accommodation
- Services of a travel director
- All on-tour transportation and related fees
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Conditions apply
- Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
- 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging ExperiencesThese special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Le Méridien Etoile
Dinner Included
On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, transfers leave for the hotel. After checking in, the capital's grand boulevards and world-famous landmarks are yours to explore. Meet your travel director and fellow guests at the hotel before enjoying a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with cuisine inspired by fresh home-made recipes.
Hotel Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf
Breakfast Included
Continue to the charming fishing town of Honfleur and then on to your luxurious hotel, located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville.
Hotel Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf
Breakfast, Dinner Included
Explore Normandy with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay. Alternatively, visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum and learn about the epic story of William, Duke of Normandy becoming the King of England. This evening you are treated to a delightful dinner, which promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines.
Hôtel Le Nouveau Monde
Breakfast Included
Journey through Bocage country and explore the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with your local expert. Situated on an island, the abbey is reached by a bridge across the shining sands. Behind the outer ring of defences huddles the small town - it's one street containing shops, cafes and hotels. Continue along the Emerald Coast to stunning Saint-Malo, situated on the Rance Estuary and one of the most charming places in France. A local expert will take you on an exploration of the City of the Corsairs. Walk through the maze of streets of Intra Muros, the walled city, home of Jacques Cartier and other celebrated voyagers. At your leisure, you can wander around the ramparts of the thick city walls, offering fantastic views over the old town and the bay. By night, the town's medieval maze of winding streets is abuzz with quaint bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional experience to Cancale, known throughout France for its oyster beds, for a delicious meal of fresh seafood and other Breton specialties.
Château De Rochecotte / Hotel Anne d'Anjou Saumur
Head south to follow the valley of the Loire, passing the moated Angers Castle. Cross the Loire to Saumur, where a local vintner will guide you through tastings of the region's delicious wines. Head to Château de Villandry, the jewel of the Loire, to visit the glorious sustainable gardens on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Ensure you don't miss the water, ornamental and kitchen gardens. This stunning sea of fragrant green herbs, silvery cabbages and purple basil which has been grown organically to re-generate the local ecosystem. Continue to your chateau hotel, where you can relax like royalty in sumptuous surroundings.
Château De Rochecotte
Breakfast, Dinner Included
Journey to the fairy-tale Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, considered one of the best representations of French Renaissance architecture. Having recently undergone extensive restoration, your local expert will show you the subtle blend of French tradition and innovative Italian decor within this 16th century icon of the Loire Valley. Return to your superb chateau for relaxation and free time. This evening, your celebration dinner starts with a glass of local sparkling wine and continues with excellent service and delicious farm-to-table dishes in the most wholesome setting, ensuring the memory of your meal will linger long after you've returned home.
Pullman Paris Center Bercy
Breakfast Included
Traveling through the vast wheat fields of the the Beauce region, Chartres Cathedral, nicknamed the "Acropolis of France" by August Rodin, looms large on the horizon. Enjoy a guided tour of this architectural delight. From here, return to the French capital where your travel director introduces you to all the fabulous sights, including the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and the immense facades of the Louvre. Behold the vast Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood, then travel down the Champs Élysées to Napoléon's Arc de Triomphe. After dark, the City of Light really lives up to its name, when the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. For that special touch of excitement and glamour, don't miss the chance to experience a world-famous cabaret shows.
Breakfast Included
You will depart from the Charles de Gaulle Airport.
2024 Tour Dates
April
13, 20
:
$3,330
|
May
4
:
$3,354
|
11
:
$3,180
|
18
:
$3,354
|
25
:
$3,420
|
June
1, 8, 15, 22
:
$3,420
|
29
:
$3,354
|
July
6
:
$3,234
|
August
24
:
$3,390
|
31
:
$3,420
|
September
7
:
$3,630
|
14, 21
:
$3,510
|
October
5, 12
:
$3,420
|
Prices are subject to change. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on May 11, 2024 travel date. International airfare is additional.
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