Destination- CENTRAL EUROPE - 11D8N BIENVENUE NORTHERN FRANCE (APR - OCT)
Tour Highlights:
Assemble at the airport and enjoy your flight to Paris.
Journey through historic cities and scenic port towns toward the Normandy coast. Begin in Rouen, the capital of Normandy, known for the 16th-century Gros Horloge (Great Clock) and the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Stroll through the Old Market Square, where Joan of Arc was executed. Proceed to Étretat, celebrated for its agriculture and breathtaking chalk cliffs, featuring the iconic "pointed needle" and three natural arches.
Begin in Honfleur, explore the Lieutenance overlooking the Vieux-Bassin and the wooden Church of Sainte-Catherine with its unique hull-shaped ceiling. Continue to the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches with local guide, visiting the American Cemetery, Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, and Pointe du Hoc, honoring the Second Ranger Battalion. Conclude with free time in Arromanches, famous for its Allied landing harbor.
Today's highlight is a visit to the fairytale island of Mont-Saint- Michel, home to a medieval Benedictine Abbey atop a rocky hill, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe's most iconic wonders. Next, visit the port city of Saint-Malo, walking along its city walls for ocean views, exploring the Gothic Saint Malo Cathedral, and strolling down the lively Rue du Collège.
Enjoy a free day or join an excursion to Cancale and Dinan. Take a scenic drive to Cancale, visit an oyster farm to learn about production, and taste three varieties of fresh oysters with wine. Next to Dinan, a medieval city founded in 1040 and once one of France's key market towns.
Optional: Cancale & Dinan Tour
Discover Le Mans, famed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and explore the 500-year-old Saint-Julien Cathedral and Old Town, featured in Cyrano de Bergerac. Next, head to the Loire Valley to admire the Château de Chenonceau, the "Ladies' Castle," with its elegant design, gardens, and history shaped by six women. Finish with a unique dinner at a caveman restaurant, featuring the region’s traditional fouée bread.
Optional: Tours City Tour
Uncover the essence of "all that glitters is gold" at Château de Chambord, the Loire Valley's largest and most dazzling castle. Built by King Francis I with inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci, it epitomizes French Renaissance artistry. En route to Paris, stop in Chartres to visit the UNESCO-listed Chartres Cathedral and enjoy free time exploring its charming square and medieval houses.
Explore Paris's artistic and historic treasures, including iconic sights like the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe commissioned by Napoleon and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Later, visit the Louvre Museum, the world’s largest museum, home to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. End the day with shopping at Galeries Lafayette, Paris’s largest department store, or optional for a scenic Seine River cruise or Moulin Rouge show.
Optional: Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a free day in Paris! Consider a full-day tour of Montmartre, where artists like Picasso once lived, and watch artisans at work in Artist's Square. Visit Fragonard Musée du Parfum for an exclusive gift box, then explore the latest collections at Printemps Haussmann.
Optional: Paris Full Day Tour + Lunch
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.
We hope you enjoyed your trip with our company and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.
Suggested Excursions:
Additional activities that complement your holidays will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.
*Minimum group size may apply.
• Cancale & Dinan Tour: €149 / €129
• Tours City Tour: €59/€39
• Full Day Paris + Lunch: €99 / €89
• Seine River Cruise: €25
• Moulin Rouge with transfer: €179 (seasonal)
Tipping Guideline: (based on 11D8N)
• Tipping: €88 per person
Notes:
• A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure.\
• The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of
unforeseen circumstances.
• Activities are subject to weather conditions.
• Chateau de Chambord visit is subject to the Chateau’s opening hours. In the event of special events closed to visitors, it will be replaced with a visit to Château de Chanonceau without prior notice.
• During major events, accommodation may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.
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Tour code: ECNFRS
COUNTRY FOCUSED Relive history on Normandy’s beaches, admire Louvre masterpieces, and Mont-Saint-Michel. Explore Paris’s vibrant streets, Loire Valley châteaux, and charming towns, and stunning scenery.
