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TRIP OVERVIEW
D-Day Beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel, and the Loire Valley
Travel from Paris to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy and on to the beautiful Loire Valley on this in-depth France and Normandy tour. Imagine life as a French noble as you are welcomed to a 17th-century château and learn about the battles that were fought here through the ages.
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 $2543 based on May 3rd tour
 

Available Dates for 2025:   April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th,  and 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, September 13th, 20th and 27th, October 4th
Also Dates available for 2026- pricing starting at $3050
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 and the Bayeux Tapestry- This morning, we depart Paris and venture to the city of Rouen, the tragic site where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. We travel to the enchanting harbor town of Honfleur – its narrow lanes and colorful shopfronts have long attracted artists who have immortalized its beauty on canvas. Arriving in Bayeux, we visit the Tapestry Museum. Here you’ll Dive Into Culture and see the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting events before and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
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Day 3
Explore the D-Day Landing Beaches- Today we explore the poignant D-Day Landing Beaches in the company of our Local Specialist. We 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 fateful day when Allied forces set foot on mainland Europe. We stop for lunch in the seaside town of Arromanches, the setting for the Mulberry Harbor, once at the heart of the Normandy landings.
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Day 4
Journey through Picturesque Normandy and Brittany- Travel through the Normandy countryside admiring the land of calvados before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed bay of the Mont-Saint Michel. Our Local Specialist reveals the history of the impressive medieval Benedictine Abbey perched on the hilltop. In Brittany enjoy the afternoon your way or perhaps, discover the beauty of the port city of St. Malo with a Local Specialist on the Jewels of St. Malo Optional Experience.
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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 Châteaux- 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- Our 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. We journey back to Paris this afternoon and spend the rest of our day in the 'City of Light'. Celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends this evening at a Farewell 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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