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Highlights
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the courtyard of Les Invalides
NORMANDY BEACHESVisit Arromanches; see Mulberry Harbor; visit Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery
MONT ST. MICHELGuided visit of the Abbey
ST. MALO
ANGERSTake pictures of the castle
LOIRE VALLEYVisit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
VERSAILLESLF Guided visit of the Palace and Gardens
2021 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Day1
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and an orientation drive for a first impression of this magnificent city.
Meals included:
- Dinner
PARIS
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Opéra, Madeleine, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, and a visit to the impressive COURTYARD of Les Invalides, a complex of buildings, originally meant as a home and hospital for war veterans, which houses various museums as well as the Dome Church, burial place of Napoleon. Later, dinner and a lively cabaret show at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS–NORMANDY BEACHES–CAEN
Day3
Arrive at the Normandy Beaches, scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Stop in Arromanches and see the Mulberry Harbor. Then, drive to OMAHA BEACH for a picture stop and visit the AMERICAN CEMETERY and memorial. Continue to Caen for your overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAEN–MONT ST. MICHEL–ST. MALO
Day4
Visit the famous ABBEY OF MONT ST. MICHEL, with a history going back to the 8th-century and spectacularly perched on a rocky isle. Then continue to St. Malo for an overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 118 mi / 190 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. MALO–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY
Day5
Drive through Brittany and stop in the beautiful town of Angers to take pictures of the 13th-century castle. This evening, you may wish to sample traditional cuisine at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY
Day6
A wonderful day: visit two of the most important castles in the area. Start with the jewel of the French Renaissance, CHÂTEAU CHAMBORD. The castle is the largest château in the Loire Valley, originally built to serve as a hunting lodge for King Francis I. Next is the 16th-century château of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU.
Today’s Distance: 143 mi / 230 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LOIRE VALLEY–VERSAILLES–PARIS
Day7
A scenic drive takes you to Versailles where a guided visit of the LF 17th-century PALACE and GARDENS has been included. This former hunting château builty by Louis XIII was transformed into a magnificent palace by the Sun King, Louis XIV, and housed the French kings until the French Revolution. Continue to Paris.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
First-Class
This elegant 405-room hotel is located close the River Seine and Eiffel Tower. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A light and airy restaurant serves up a range of international cuisine which during the summer months can be enjoyed in the tranquil terrace and gardens. There is also a lounge bar for snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room.
Location
20, Rue Jean Rey, Paris Cedex, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche
Superior First-Class
Located on the Left Bank near to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. The warmly decorated air-conditioned rooms have a minifridge, tea and coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, bar / lounge the serves traditional French cuisine, coffee and cocktails. Other amenities include a gym.
Location
17, Blvd St.Jacques, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Internet Access
Mercure Caen Centre Port De Plaisance
First-Class
Multistory Hotel located in heart of city, facing the Plaisance Port, close to the Castle.
Location
1 Rue De Courtonne, Caen Cedex, France
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
Oceania Hotel St. Malo
First-Class
This modern hotel faces the sea and is close to the Sillon Beach and St. Malo Marina. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi and coffee machines. Amenities include a terrace bar with panoramic sea-views, a lounge bar serving cocktails and drinks, as well as a fitness room and a hot tub.
Location
Chausse' Du Sillon, St.Malo, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Newspaper
Novotel Centre Gare
First-Class
Located in the heart of the city and close to the Place Plumereau with its renowned 11th century half-timbered houses. All 105 modern air-conditioned rooms have Free Wi-Fi and coffee/tea-making facilities. Other amenities include a stylish restaurant with traditional Touraine cuisine, a cocktail bar, and a gym.
Location
15 rue Edouard Vaillant, Tours, France
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
