Treasures of France including Normandy
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Travel from Paris to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy and on to the beautiful Loire Valley on this in-depth France and Normandy tour. Imagine life as a French noble as you are welcomed to a 17th century chateau and learn about the battles that were fought here through the ages.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Travel from Paris to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy and on to the beautiful Loire Valley on this in-depth France and Normandy tour. Imagine life as a French noble as you are welcomed to a 17th century chateau and learn about the battles that were fought here through the ages.
Be My Guest
- Le Mans Walk among the wild hyacinths in the beautiful gardens of the 17th-century Chateau d'Eporce, during a unique Be My Guest experience. Enjoy a selection of local wines and taste some home-cooked specialties created by the chateau's resident culinar
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- Bayeux Explore the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry telling the story of Norman conquests and the Battle of Hastings so many centuries ago.
- Paris Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.
- Amboise Visit the Amboise Royal Chateau with your Local Specialist where you will see the home of Leonardo da Vinci's tomb.
- Chateau Chenonceau Visit Chateau de Chenonceau or commonly known as 'Ladies Castle' which got its name from the many women who influenced its construction.
- Mont-Saint-Michel Savor your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel and cross the causeway to explore the tidal island town.
- Chartres Bask in the beautiful religious architecture from the 13th century as you explore the town of Chartres.
- Honfleur Admire the harbor town of Honfleur and its beautiful colorful storefronts.
- Normandy Beaches Spend the morning visiting the American Rangers Memorial and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on D-Day Landing Beach.
- Omaha Beach Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach.
- Amboise Visit Maison Bigot in Amboise, a charming family-run chocolate shop. Immerse yourself in rich traditions as you learn about the craft and indulge in a lovely tasting experience.
- Visit the Bayeux Tapestry, the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel, the Chateaux of Amboise and Chenonceau and Chartres cathedral
- View the Champs-elysees, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
- Discover Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Bayeux and the Loire Valley
- Explore Mont-Saint-Michel and Chateaux of the Loire Valley with a Local Specialist and Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Paris | Bonjour Paris: Bienvenue! The 'City of Light' welcomes you as you prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through France. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation drive to admire the glittering cityscape of Paris - past grand boulevards and iconic sites like the Champs-elysees and the Arc de Triomphe and get to know your traveling companions over dinner this evening. Accommodations: Evergreen Laurel |
| Day 2 | Normandy Beaches | Admire Normandy's Colorful Honfleur and the Bayeux Tapestry Dive Into Culture: This morning, we depart Paris and venture to the city of Rouen, the tragic site where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. We travel to the enchanting harbor town of Honfleur - its narrow lanes and colorful shopfronts have long attracted artists who have immortalized its beauty on canvas. Arriving in Bayeux, we visit the Tapestry Museum. Here you'll Dive Into Culture and see the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting events before and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This evening, we dine at our hotel. Accommodations: Mercure Omaha Beach |
| Day 3 | Normandy Beaches | Explore the D-Day Landing Beaches: Today we explore the poignant D-Day Landing Beaches in the company of our Local Specialist. We begin with a visit to the American Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Pay tribute to the brave souls who lost their lives at Omaha Beach, imagining the mingled sense of terror and triumph felt on the fateful day when Allied forces set foot on mainland Europe. We stop for lunch in the seaside town of Arromanches, the setting for the Mulberry Harbor, once at the heart of the Normandy landings. Accommodations: Mercure Omaha Beach |
| Day 4 | Le Tronchet | Journey through Picturesque Normandy and Brittany: Travel through the Normandy countryside admiring the land of calvados before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed bay of the Mont-Saint Michel. Our Local Specialist reveals the history of the impressive medieval Benedictine Abbey perched on the hilltop. In Brittany enjoy the afternoon your way or perhaps, discover the beauty of the port city of St. Malo with a Local Specialist on the Jewels of St. Malo Optional Experience. Accommodations: Hotel de l'Abbaye Le Tronchet. |
| Day 5 | Loire Valley | Continue to the Beautiful Loire Valley Connect with Locals Dive Into Culture: Journey onward through scenic countryside, stopping to Connect With Locals at a lunch with wine in a 17th-century chateau during a Be My Guest experience set within beautiful grounds. Later, continue to the beautiful Loire Valley, where we will spend the next two nights. Accommodations: Novotel Amboise |
| Day 6 | Loire Valley | Discover the Stunning French Chateaux: In the morning, you are invited to taste hand-crafted chocolate at Maison Bigot for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience. Afterwards, we spend our day admiring the beautiful chateaux of the Loire Valley and join a Local Specialist for a visit to the Amboise Royal Chateau. It is here that King François I hosted Leonardo da Vinci, whose tomb now lies in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert adjoining the chateau. We continue with a visit to Chateau de Chenonceau, built on the Cher River. The chateau is often referred to as the 'Ladies Castle', due to the many women who influenced its construction and development. Today it contains priceless collections, including Renaissance furniture, tapestries and masterpieces by Rubens and Tintoretto. Accommodations: Novotel Amboise |
| Day 7 | Paris | Continue to Chartres and Paris: Our first stop today is the town of Chartres and its beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral, regarded as one of the most authentic and complete works of religious architecture from the early 13th century. We journey back to Paris this afternoon and spend the rest of our day in the 'City of Light'. Celebrate with your Travel Director and newfound friends this evening at a Farewell Dinner with local wines at a Parisian bistro. Accommodations: Renaissance La Defense |
| Day 8 | Paris | Farewell Paris: For now it's time to say a fond au revoir to France and your fellow travelers at the end of a memorable trip. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
