Overview
Visit Honfleur, a romantic port city; 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 scenery, this is a dream holiday!
Itinerary
Check into your hotel and use your CosmosGO app to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Enjoy a full day to exploring 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. Feel the joie de vivre with your choice of optional excursions, s'il vous plait! (B)
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 works (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) NOTE: *On departure November 7, due to closure of Giverny Gardens, a visit to D-Day Museum will be included instead.
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 in 1944. The highlight is the American Cemetery at Omaha. Then, discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by a causeway. Today's Distance: 154 mi/ 248 km (B)
Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Enjoy beautiful landscapes on the way to the enchanting Chateaux Country. Today's Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km (B)
Spend the day at leisure or follow the steps of French royalty with an optional visit to the Loire Valley castles. If these walls could talk, they would tell the intriguing tales of kings, ladies, and lords who called these sumptuous palaces home. (B/D)
Take a stroll around Chartres, home of the famous Gothic cathedral with its magnificent stained-glass windows. Arrive in Paris with time to enjoy an optional excursion in the City of Light this evening. Today's Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km (B)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 7 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Paris Tribe Paris La Defense Esplanade (First-Class)
- Deauville Ibis Deauville (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Mont St. Michel Hotel Vert (Tourist Class)
- Amboise Novotel Amboise (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- 2025 - Departure November 07: due to closure of Giverny Gardens - visit to D-Day Museum instead.
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