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Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley
Enjoy the sights and sounds of France during this 8-day guided tour. Travel to Normandy and stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the beaches where soldiers fought in World War II and walk with a Local Expert through the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach, where Allied Forces landed on D-Day. Drive through the Loire Valley to the glorious fragrant gardens of Chateau de Villandry, stopping to smell the basil, rosemary and other herbs grown in its gardens. You'll remember those scents at a celebration dinner featuring a farm-to-table feast and sparkling wine. See Paris' top attractions, from the elegant avenue of the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and the iconic Eiffel Tower.
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Welcome to Paris
Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers at the hotel before your dinner at a local restaurant with cuisine inspired by country recipes.
Hotel: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Rouen, Honfleur and Deauville
Follow the River Seine to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic style and the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. Wander through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old Market Square. Here, a superb modern church memorializes the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Continue to the charming fishing town of Honfleur and wander along the harbor or stroll through the colorful streets. Close by, visit a family-owned apple farm for apple juice, cider and calvados tasting. Later, arrive at your luxurious hotel, located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville.
Hotel: Barriere L'Hotel du Golf, Deauville
Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
Follow the route of the Rangers and visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Then with a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach. Explore Normandy with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay. Alternatively, visit the Bayeux Cathedral. This evening you are treated to a delightful dinner, which promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines.
Hotel: Barriere L'Hotel du Golf, Deauville
Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
Journey through bocage country and explore the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with your Local Expert. Situated on an island, the abbey is reached by a bridge across the shining sands. Behind the outer ring of defenses huddles the small town - its singular street containing shops, cafes and hotels. Continue to stunning Saint-Malo, situated on the Rance Estuary and one of the most charming places in France. A Local Expert will take you on an exploration of the City of the Corsairs. Walk through the maze of streets of Intra Muros, the walled city, home of Jacques Cartier and other celebrated voyagers. At your leisure, you can wander around the ramparts of the thick city walls, offering fantastic views over the old town and the bay. By night, the town's medieval maze of winding streets is abuzz with quaint bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional experience to Cancale, known throughout France for its oyster beds, for a delicious meal of fresh seafood and other Breton specialties.
Hotel: Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo
Villandry Experience
Head south through the Loire Valley, stopping to admire the moated Chateau d'Angers. Cross the river to Saumur, where you'll join a local vintner for a guided tasting of the region's elegant wines. Continue to the Chateau de Villandry, a masterpiece of Renaissance design, where you'll explore its spectacular tiered gardens - from ornate parterres to tranquil water gardens and an abundant potager. Later, arrive at your chateau hotel, surrounded by extensive gardens of its own, for dinner together.
Hotel: Chateau de la Bourdaisiere
Scenic Drive Along the Loire Valley
Spend the morning at leisure or choose an Optional Experience to Chateau de Chenonceau, set across the River Cher. Later, enjoy free time in Amboise before joining your Local Expert at Chateau d'Amboise, a Renaissance royal residence shaped by court life, art and ambition. Look across the Loire from its terraces and visit the chapel where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. You may also choose an Optional Experience to Chateau du Clos Luce, where Leonardo spent his final years, exploring the manor house, gardens and working models of his inventions. Your day concludes at Chateau de la Bourdaisiere with a farm-to-table dinner showcasing produce from its gardens and local farms.
Hotel: Chateau de la Bourdaisiere
La Beauce and Chartres to Paris, City of Light
Traveling through the vast wheat fields of the Beauce region, Chartres Cathedral, nicknamed the 'Acropolis of France' by August Rodin, looms large on the horizon. Enjoy a guided tour of this architectural delight. From here, return to the French capital where your Travel Director introduces you to the fabulous sights of Paris, including the vast Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood. Travel up the Champs Elysees to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe. After dark, the City of Light really lives up to its name, when the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. Add a special touch of excitement and glamour to your evening with the unforgettable thrill of a world-famous cabaret showan Optional Experience not to be missed.
Hotel: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Au Revoir Paris
Today, bid farewell to your journey through the French countryside as you transfer to the airport.
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Start: June 6, 2026 End: June 13, 2026 Price: $3,795 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: June 13, 2026 End: June 20, 2026 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 5, 2026 End: September 12, 2026 Price: $3,950 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 19, 2026 End: September 26, 2026 Price: $4,025 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 26, 2026 End: October 3, 2026 Price: $3,950 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: October 17, 2026 End: October 24, 2026 Price: $3,650 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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