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Paris, Normandy and the Loire

Name: Paris, Normandy and the Loire
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2309 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9

-6%

Country:

France

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

52146

Operator:

Cosmos
Length:

8 days
Group size:

50 pax
Age:

5 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

11.07-18.07.25 guaranteed
03.10-10.10.25 guaranteed
03.04-10.04.26 scheduled
01.05-08.05.26 scheduled
15.05-22.05.26 scheduled
29.05-05.06.26 scheduled
12.06-19.06.26 scheduled
26.06-03.07.26 scheduled
24.07-31.07.26 scheduled
21.08-28.08.26 scheduled
04.09-11.09.26 scheduled
18.09-25.09.26 scheduled

Itinerary

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; 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 vacation!

Tour program

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 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)

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 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.

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 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)

Day 5

MONT ST. MICHEL–ST. MALO–CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY

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 Châteaux Country.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km (B)

Day 6

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY

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)

Day 7

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–CHARTRES–PARIS

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)

Day 8

PARIS

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Tour Details

accommodation

PARIS: Ibis Tour Eiffel Cambronne (ST)
DEAUVILLE: Ibis Centre (ST)
MONT ST. MICHEL: Hotel Vert (ST)
CHATEAUX COUNTRY: Novotel Amboise (F)

flights

International flights not included.

guide

Local Guide for city sightseeing in Paris

Professional Tour Director while touring

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 2 dinners

optional

PARIS

Welcome Dinner and Orientation

Versailles, Palace of the Sun King

Mona Lisa's Smile & the Louvre Museum

Cabaret Show

LOIRE VALLEY

Regional Dinner

Chateau Chenonceau/Amboise

others

PARIS Guided sightseeing

GIVERNY Visit the water garden*

ROUEN Visit the cathedral

HONFLEUR and DEAUVILLE Visit

NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha beach

BAYEUX Visit Tapestry Museum

MONT ST. MICHEL Visit

ST. MALO Visit the cathedral

RENNES See the colorful timber-framed houses

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Blois and Amboise visit

CHARTRES Visit

Other activities and services not included

transport

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

Good to know

Currency

€

Euro

France

Customer reviews

Overall

4.9

Itinerary

4.7

Guide

4.6

Transport

4.7

Accommodation

3.9

Food

3.8

Operator

4.9

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.