9 Day France with Loire Valley & Normandy - Sunday Departure
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Tour Code:
FR-9DCLAFRSU
Start City:
Paris
End City:
Paris
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
9 days
Dates & Prices
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Brochure Land & Air Price | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 04, 2025 | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Monday, May 19, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Monday, Jun 02, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 | Monday, Sep 01, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 | Monday, Sep 08, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 | Monday, Sep 22, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 | Monday, Oct 06, 2025 | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for France
Depart for France
DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Light, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Paris
DAY 3, Tuesday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, which includes a drive along Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the lively Latin Quarter, and Opera district. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or perhaps, join the optional tour of the Palace of Versailles and gardens where you will see classical French architecture at its most decadent
Optional: Palace of Versailles (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Wednesday - Giverny, Bayeux Tapestry, Honfleur, Caen Normandy
This morning, depart for Normandy. On the way, stop in Giverny and visit the former house of Claude Monet. Explore the famous gardens which inspired many of Monet's paintings. Afterward, continue the drive, and stop at the town of Honfleur with its colorful harbor, immortalized by several of the world's greatest impressionist painters. Stroll through the cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, with free time to explore on your own. Begin your introduction to Normandy by stepping back in time to a historic battle, and see the intricate Bayeux Tapestry*, woven to commemorate the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. Gather together for dinner tonight*Bayeux Tapestry Museum will be closed in Sept 2025, exact dates will be advised on a later date.
Overnight: Caen
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Thursday - Normandy Landing Beaches
Spend the full day in Normandy exploring the famous sites. Visit St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasion began on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Visit Utah Beach, then make a stop at the Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Continue east to visit Omaha Beach* and the site of the Normandy American Cemetery and memorial. The cemetery covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. Return to your hotel in early evening*The visit to Omaha Beach's landing site is subject to local conditions
Overnight: Caen
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Friday - Mont St. Michel, Loire Valley
Depart westwards today to the iconic Mont St. Michel, rising from the sea on a mighty rock. Cross the causeway by shuttle to browse the narrow street, admiring the views of the surrounding bay. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, the fortified town is crowned by the imposing 10th century abbey. Continue to your hotel in the Loire Valley in the afternoon. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight: Tours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Saturday - Loire Valley, Wine Tasting
Spend the day in the Loire Valley exploring the nearby sights. Travel to the Chateau de Chenonceau. Stretching across the river Cher, the chateau boasts a 197-foot gallery, built over a series of arches. Take some time to explore the extravagantly furnished rooms and formal gardens. After, visit the Royal Chateau d'Amboise for a guided tour. The castle is most closely associated with King Francois I who introduced the Renaissance to France and brought Leonardo da Vinci to his court. The artist is buried in the chapel. Afterwards, continue for a wine tasting before returning to the hotel
Overnight: Tours
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Sunday - Chambord, Chartres, Paris
Depart Tours and travel to the Chateau de Chambord, the largest residence in the Loire Valley. Chambord was built for Francois I in the 16th century by 1,800 men and master masons. After a photo stop, continue with a visit to Chartres, home to the greatest Gothic cathedral in France. Originally built in 1020, the cathedral contains the sacred Veil of the Virgin relic and a world-renowned collection of stained glass windows. Next, return to Paris for an afternoon at leisure. Tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager during dinner in a French Bistro
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Monday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Escorted Package Includes
Other departure cities available.
Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms at the Pullman Montparnasse will be accommodated in a single room & twin room.
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