12 Day Discover Northern France 2020 Itinerary
12 days
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Small Group Tour
3 Paris, 2 Normandy, 1 St. Malo, 2 Loire Valley, 2 Versailles
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
3 Paris, 2 Normandy, 1 St. Malo, 2 Loire Valley, 2 Versailles
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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End CityOperator does not provide
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for France
Depart for France
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Paris
Bonjour! Welcome to Paris, the magnificent "City Of Lights;" transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and enjoy the endless delights of this city on the Seine. Your tour begins at 6:00 PM when you join your Tour Manager for an orientation ...
DAY 3, Saturday - Paris City Tour, Louvre Museum
Get acquainted with Paris today as you drive along the impressive Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Continue to "Rive Gauche," the celebrated Left Bank where artists, philosophers, and writers in a bygone era flourished ...
DAY 4, Sunday - Champagne Region
Today, travel to the heart of the famed Champagne region with its magnificent stretches of vineyards as far as the eye can see. This historic province, formerly ruled by the counts of Champagne, is best known for the sparkling white wine that bears its name. Drive along ...
DAY 5, Monday - Giverny, Cheese & Brandy Tasting, Lecture with World War II Historian
Today, a scenic drive takes you to Giverny, home of Claude Monet, one of the world’s greatest impressionist painters. Walk through the tranquil gardens that inspired many of his masterpieces, including his famous "water lilies" series of paintings. Have lunch nearby on t...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Beaches in Normandy, American Cemetery, Honfleur Harbor
This morning visit the historic beaches in Normandy. The first stop is at St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasions began on June 6, 1944, a day long remembered for the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. troops; stop at the Ranger Memorial at P...
DAY 7, Wednesday - World War II Memorial Museum, Mont St. Michel, St. Malo in Brittany
Morning visit to the WWII Memorial Museum, a stirring monument to peace, with its detailed chronology of the events that took place in this region during WWII. View the many exhibits and walk through the American, British and Canadian Gardens dedicated to the three main ...
DAY 8, Thursday - Angers, Saumur
Depart St. Malo on your journey to the gorgeous Loire Valley, brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered. For centuries, royalty and nobility built their magnificent chateaux in this valley, inspired by the lush forests and rich farmlands. Pause at the surprising A...
DAY 9, Friday - Chateau de Chenonceau, Troglodyte Cave, Chateau d’Amboise
Spend another day exploring the stunning Loire Valley with its splendid chateaux. The first stop is at Chateau de Chenonceau, a jewel of Renaissance architecture, stretching over the River Cher. Walk through its extravagantly furnished rooms and traditional formal garden...
DAY 10, Saturday - Blois, Chambord, Chartres Cathedral
The day begins with Blois, a royal town packed with lively streets, beautiful paved squares and charming cafes where you visit the extraordinary chateau, once home to Louis XII and François I. Then, on to view the fairytale Chateau de Chambord, Loire’s largest residence,...
DAY 11, Sunday - Palace of Versailles and Gardens, Farewell Dinner
Enter the Palace of Versailles this morning to view the lavish apartments of King Louis XIV and the extravagant Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed at the end of World War I. The splendid interiors of Versailles were envied and copied by royalty thr...
DAY 12, Monday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/19/2020
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