Experience France’s wonders on an 8-day guided tour. Visit historic sites in Normandy, explore Château de Villandry’s gardens and embrace Paris’ beauty.
8 days, from US$3,330 per person.
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Overview
Insight Vacations - Enjoy the sights and sounds of France
Travel to Normandy and stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the beaches where soldiers fought in World War II, drive through the Loire Valley to the glorious fragrant gardens of Château de Villandry and savour a celebration dinner featuring a farm-to-table feast with sparkling wine. See Paris’ top attractions, from the glistening pyramids of the Louvre to the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.
Highlights
Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
Trace the Rangers’ path, visit bunkers and the Pointe du Hoc Memorial. Reflect at Saint-Laurent’s American Military Cemetery with a Local Expert.
Authentic Dining
Great food is at the heart of every journey with us. Sip, savour and sense the local flair with every meal. Daily breakfasts and 3 dinners with wine are included.
Discover the Elegant Estates of the Loire Valley
Discover the sustainable gardens of Château de Villandry. In the scenic Loire Valley, explore France’s finest formal gardens. Learn about the green herbs, silvery cabbage and purple basil, all grown organically to regenerate the local ecosystem.
Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
Embark on a picturesque French journey through Bocage country, the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel and the charming Saint-Malo on the Emerald Coast.
Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
Trace the Rangers’ path, visit bunkers and the Pointe du Hoc Memorial. Reflect at Saint-Laurent’s American Military Cemetery with a Local Expert.
Authentic Dining
Great food is at the heart of every journey with us. Sip, savour and sense the local flair with every meal. Daily breakfasts and 3 dinners with wine are included.
Discover the Elegant Estates of the Loire Valley
Discover the sustainable gardens of Château de Villandry. In the scenic Loire Valley, explore France’s finest formal gardens. Learn about the green herbs, silvery cabbage and purple basil, all grown organically to regenerate the local ecosystem.
Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
Embark on a picturesque French journey through Bocage country, the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel and the charming Saint-Malo on the Emerald Coast.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Paris
Day 2: Rouen, Honfleur and Deauville
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 commemorates the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Continue to the charming fishing town of Honfleur and to your luxurious hotel, located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
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 Tapestry Museum and learn about the epic story of William, Duke of Normandy becoming the King of England. This evening you are treated to a delightful dinner, which promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 Tapestry Museum and learn about the epic story of William, Duke of Normandy becoming the King of England. This evening you are treated to a delightful dinner, which promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
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 defences huddles the small town - it’s one street containing shops, cafes and hotels. Continue along the Emerald Coast 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5: Villandry Experience
Villandry Experience
Head south to follow the valley of the Loire, passing the moated Angers Castle. Cross the Loire to Saumur, where a local vintner will guide you through tastings of the region’s delicious wines. Head to Château de Villandry, the jewel of the Loire, to visit the glorious sustainable gardens on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Ensure you don’t miss the water, ornamental and kitchen gardens. This stunning sea of fragrant green herbs, silvery cabbage and purple basil which has been grown organically to regenerate the local ecosystem.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6: Scenic Drive Along the Loire Valley
Scenic Drive Along the Loire Valley
Journey to the fairy-tale Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, considered one of the best representations of French Renaissance architecture. Having recently undergone extensive restoration, your Local Expert will show you the subtle blend of French tradition and innovative Italian decor within this 16th century icon of the Loire Valley. Return to your superb chateau for relaxation and free time. This evening, your Celebration Dinner starts with a glass of local sparkling wine and continues with excellent service and delicious Farm-to-Table dishes in the most wholesome setting, ensuring the memory of your meal will linger long after you’ve returned home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: La Beauce and Chartres to Paris, City of Light
La Beauce and Chartres to Paris, City of Light
Travelling through the vast wheat fields of the 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 all the fabulous sights, including the magnificent Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries Gardens bordering the facades of the Louvre. Behold the vast Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood, then travel down the Champs Élysées to Napoléon’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.
For that special touch of excitement and glamour, don’t miss the chance to experience a world-famous cabaret shows.
Meals Included: Breakfast
From here, return to the French capital where your Travel Director introduces you to all the fabulous sights, including the magnificent Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries Gardens bordering the facades of the Louvre. Behold the vast Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood, then travel down the Champs Élysées to Napoléon’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.
For that special touch of excitement and glamour, don’t miss the chance to experience a world-famous cabaret shows.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Terms and Conditions
8D Normandy Brittany and The Loire Valley
- Prices are per person, land tour only, based on double occupancy.
- Tour prices displayed are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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