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TRIP OVERVIEW 
This northern France tour is the perfect way for value-minded travel lovers to see the highlights of Paris plus the Loire Valley and Normandy. Beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks and fascinating history sum up this tour. You’ll visit some of northern France’s interesting and charming towns, including Rouen, best known for its connection to Joan of Arc. Here, step into the splendid Gothic cathedral, which was once the world’s tallest building and the subject of a series of Claude Monet’s paintings, just like the water garden in Giverny, depicted in some of his most famous canvases. Visit Honfleur, a romantic port city; Rennes, with its traditional, timber-framed houses; Blois, a picturesque town in the Loire Valley, with its renaissance castle located in the town center; and Chartres, famous for pilgrimages to its 13th-century gothic cathedral. In Bayeux, follow the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, listed by UNESCO. Admire the cathedral, ramparts, and ancient walls of St. Malo, a fortified seaside resort. Memories of World War II history come to life as you visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the landing beaches. Other highlights of this affordable France tour include picturesque Mont St. Michel, situated on a rocky isle with its world-famous abbey. Spend a day at leisure in Châteaux Country with the opportunity to take an optional excursion to discover the Château of Chenonceau, a 16th-century, fairytale castle with a moat, drawbridge, and towers. From historic sights to picturesque sceneries, this is a dream vacation!
 

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
 

Paris Banks of the Seine
The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes
 

 

What’s Included:
Breakfast – 7
Dinner – 2
 

Prices starting at $1,569 per person based on double occupancy. Air and recommended travel insurance are additional. 
 

Available Dates for 2024: April 5th and 19th, May 3rd, 17th, and 24th, June 7th and 21st, July 5th and 19th, August 16th, September 13th and 20th, October 4th, and  November 8th.
 

Tour prices are land only. All tour specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Not responsible for publishing/printing errors. Additional taxes, surcharges, and luggage fees may apply.
 

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Check into your hotel and use your CosmosGO app to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
 

DAY 2 PARIS
Enjoy a full day to explore the “City of Light,” known in the world for its fashion, art, museums, cuisine, and joie de vivre. Enjoy included sightseeing with a local expert to see many of the best-known Parisian iconic sights, including views of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Optional excursions are also available. B
 

DAY 3 PARIS-GIVERNY-ROUEN-HONFLEUR-DEAUVILLE
Start the day with a visit to Giverny*, home of impressionist painter Claude Monet. The famous water garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet’s finest work (gardens open from April to October). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur, situated on the Seine estuary, and then continue to the seaside resort of Deauville.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km. B, D
*On departure November 8, due to closure of Giverny Gardens, a visit to D-Day Museum will be included instead.
 

DAY 4 DEAUVILLE-BAYEUX-NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES-MONT ST. MICHEL
Visit Bayeux, famed for its lacemaking and the world-renowned Bayeux tapestry depicting the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex—who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066 to conquer England. On to the legendary beaches of Normandy, where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago.  The highlight is the American Cemetery of Omaha. Then, discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by a causeway.
Today’s Distance: 154 mi/ 248 km. B
 

DAY 5 MONT ST. MICHEL-ST. MALO-RENNES-CHATEAUX COUNTRY
Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Later, visit Rennes with its traditional, timber-framed houses, then reach the enchanting Châteaux Country.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km. B
 

DAY 6 CHATEAUX COUNTRY
Spend a whole day at leisure or to take advantage of a fascinating optional excursion to some of the most celebrated castles of the Loire Valley: Château of Chenonceau, now privately owned, and Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life. B, D
 

DAY 7 CHATEAUX COUNTRY-BLOIS-CHARTES-PARIS
Take a stroll around Blois, with its Renaissance castle, once occupied by Louis XII. Later, stop in Chartres, home of the famous Gothic cathedral, and arrive in Paris in time to enjoy an optional evening excursion.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km. B
 

DAY 8 PARIS
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
 


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