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Journey from Paris to Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches, then on to the elegant Loire Valley. Step into the world of French nobility at a 17th-century château and uncover stories of the battles, castles and shifting powers that shaped this storied corner of France.
 

What’s Included:
An expert Travel Director and professional driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Luxury air-conditioned coach
Optional Experiences and free time
Breakfast– 7
Lunch– 1
Dinner– 4
 

Pricing per person based on double occupancy:
Prices starting at $2650.00 based on March 27th, 2027 tour
 

Available Dates for 2027:   January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, April 24th, May 1st, 8th, 22nd, and 29th, June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, October 2nd, November 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, December 4th, 11th, 18th, 23rd, and 27th
 

Available Dates for 2028:  January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 28th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
 

Tour prices are land only and per person based on double occupancy. Airfare and insurance are at an additional cost. Travel insurance is highly recommended, ask your travel agent for details.
 

Passports may be required and must be valid for six months after return date. Check CIBT.com for Visa Requirements
 

MEMBERSHIP CREDITS CANNOT BE USED FOR THIS VACATION
Itineraries are subject to change; city/country sequence, scheduled time, and/or day.  For the most updated tour information, please visit www.trafalgar.com.
 

Travel specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change.  Global Connections is not responsible for publishing/printing errors.

Itinerary

DAY 1- BONJOUR PARIS
Bienvenue! The 'City of Light' welcomes you as you prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through France. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation drive to admire the glittering cityscape of Paris – past grand boulevards and iconic sites like the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe and get to know your traveling companions over dinner this evening.
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DAY 2- ADMIRE NORMANDY'S COLORFUL HONFLEUR
Leave Paris behind and head to Rouen, where the story of Joan of Arc comes to life in the very place she met her fate. From here, you'll continue to the charming port town of Honfleur, with its half-timbered buildings and colorful harbourfront that’s long drawn the eye of artists. Take time to wander its cobbled streets and see the views that inspired Monet and Boudin before heading to Distillerie Busnel, one of Normandy’s oldest working distilleries. Step inside to discover the craft of Calvados, and round off your visit with a tasting that brings the region’s flavors to life.
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DAY 3- EXPLORE THE D-DAY LANDING BEACHES
Today you'll explore the poignant D-Day Landing Beaches in the company of your Local Specialist. Begin with a visit to the American Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Pay tribute to the brave souls who lost their lives at Omaha Beach, imagining the mingled sense of terror and triumph felt on the day Allied forces set foot on mainland Europe. Stop for lunch in the seaside town of Arromanches, setting of the Mulberry Harbor, once at the heart of the Normandy landings. Later, you could join an Optional Experience in Bayeux for a mini train ride through the town, followed by dinner in a local restaurant.
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DAY 4- JOURNEY THROUGH PICTURESQUE NORMANDY AND BRITTANY
Today you'll explore the poignant D-Day Landing Beaches in the company of your Local Specialist. Begin with a visit to the American Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Pay tribute to the brave souls who lost their lives at Omaha Beach, imagining the mingled sense of terror and triumph felt on the day Allied forces set foot on mainland Europe. Stop for lunch in the seaside town of Arromanches, setting of the Mulberry Harbor, once at the heart of the Normandy landings. Later, you could join an Optional Experience in Bayeux for a mini train ride through the town, followed by dinner in a local restaurant.
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DAY 5- CONTINUE TO THE BEAUTIFUL LOIRE VALLEY
Journey onward through scenic countryside, stopping to Connect With Locals at a lunch with wine in a 17th-century château during a Be My Guest experience set within beautiful grounds. Later, continue to the beautiful Loire Valley, where we will spend the next two nights.
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DAY 6- DISCOVER THE STUNNING FRENCH CHATEAUX
In the morning, you are invited to taste hand-crafted chocolate at Maison Bigot for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience. Afterwards, we spend our day admiring the beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley and join a Local Specialist for a visit to the Amboise Royal Château. It is here that King François I hosted Leonardo da Vinci, whose tomb now lies in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert adjoining the château. We continue with a visit to Château de Chenonceau, built on the Cher River. The château is often referred to as the 'Ladies Castle', due to the many women who influenced its construction and development. Today it contains priceless collections, including Renaissance furniture, tapestries and masterpieces by Rubens and Tintoretto.
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DAY 7- CONTINUE TO CHARTRES AND PARIS
Your first stop today is the town of Chartres and its beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral, regarded as one of the most authentic and complete works of religious architecture from the early 13th century. You'll then journey back to Paris this afternoon and spend the rest of your day in the 'City of Light'. Celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends this evening at a dinner with local wines at a Parisian bistro
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DAY 8- FAREWELL PARIS
For now it's time to say a fond au revoir to France and your fellow travelers at the end of a memorable trip.
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