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World War II history comes to life as you focus on some of the locations involved in D-Day, June 6, 1944: Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, and more. Go even further back in history with a visit to the famous 8th-century Abbey of Mont St. Michel perched on a rocky isle; the jewel of the French Renaissance, Château Chambord in the Loire Valley, a huge castle with towers on all corners; and the 16th-century château of Catherine de Medici, Chenonceau, a fairytale castle complete with moat and towers.
To give you a sense of the culture, Globus has also included some out-of-the-ordinary treats. Enjoy a special visit to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny, including the gardens that were created by the master himself; and a wine tasting at a wine cellar in Civray de Touraine.
From the scenic beauty to the charming experiences, this French tour is sure to delight all of your senses!
Highlights
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant, orientation drive, guided sightseeing, visit the courtyard of Les Invalides
GIVERNY LF Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet
ROUEN Walking tour, admire the façade of the cathedral
DEAUVILLE Orientation
NORMANDY BEACHES Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and cemetery with the Monument to the Braves
BAYEUX Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry in the Tapestry Museum
MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit of the abbey
ANGERS Take pictures of the castle
LOIRE VALLEY Full-day guided sightseeing excursion, visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
CIVRAY DE TOURAINE LF Wine tasting at the Père Auguste wine cellar
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Day1
Welcome to Paris! At 5:30 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
In the morning, an optional excursion to the impressive Palace and Gardens of Versailles, built by the “Sun King,” Louis XIV, is available. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Opéra, Madeleine, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit the impressive COURTYARD of Les Invalides, a complex of buildings, originally built 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–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLE
Day3
In LF Giverny, a highlight visit has been included to CLAUDE MONET’S HOUSE AND GARDENS. The master of Impressionism created the flower- and water gardens himself, an inspiration for his famous water lily series. Continue to Rouen and admire the façade of the cathedral, which was one of Monet’s favorite subjects for his Series Paintings, where he captured how a subject was visually influenced by the ever-changing light. Twenty paintings of the cathedral existed, and many are today in Paris’ Orsay Museum. Time to stroll along the lovely cobblestoned Rue du Gros-Horloge leading to the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. Arrive in Deauville, the seaside resort famous for its international film festival that became home to the French high society. Don’t forget to walk the Promenade des Planches, boards in tropical wood, built in 1923 so that the elegant ladies could walk on the beach without spoiling their dresses.
Today’s Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY BEACHES–CAEN.
Day4
Focus on the scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Stop first at POINTE DU HOC, then OMAHA BEACH to visit the CEMETERY and see the Monument to the Braves. Continue onto Gold Beach for a view of the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches; at Juno Beach see Canada House, before taking pictures of the Pegasus Bridge. Proceed to Caen for your overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi / 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAEN–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL
Day5
In Bayeux, admire QUEEN MATILDA’S TAPESTRY, depicting in extraordinary detail William the Conqueror’s conquest of England. Time to further explore the town center before continuing to the Gulf of Saint-Malo. Look forward to a guided visit of the famous ABBEY OF MONT ST. MICHEL, with a history going back to the 8th century and spectacularly perched on a rocky isle. Overnight on the coast near Mont St. Michel.
Today’s Distance: 99 mi / 160 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY
Day6
Drive straight across Brittany to Angers, and take pictures of the impressive 13th-century castle. Then, continue your journey to the Loire Valley. Tonight, why not sample French cuisine at one of the area’s excellent restaurants?
Today’s Distance: 267 mi / 430 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY
Day7
A wonderful day: visit two of the most important castles in the area. Start with the jewel of the French Renaissance, CHÂTEAU CHAMBORD, the largest castle in the Loire Valley, originally built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I. Next is the 16th-century château of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU. End this fascinating day with a LF WINE TASTING at the Père Auguste wine cellar in Civray de Touraine to learn about the local wines before returning to your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 143 mi / 230 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LOIRE VALLEY–PARIS
Day8
Return to Paris, with the possibility to join optional excursions to the magnificent Louvre Museum and to the artists’ hill of Montmartre, followed by a relaxing cruise on the beautiful Seine River, as a proper au revoir, Paris.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS.
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Paris program cannot be excluded
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Le Meridien Etoile
Superior First-Class
Located just a short distance away from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, this elegant 1025-room hotel has a captivating mid-century modern design with boutique amenities reflective of the lively surroundings. Artfully appointed accommodation includes modern technology such as complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning, luxurious bath products and the Le Méridien Signature Bed. The legendary Paris Jazz Club is the place to enjoy snacks and hand crafted cocktails with a backdrop of live music on weekends, the welcoming restaurant serves a creative international menu composed of fresh seasonal produce and there is also a 24 hour fitness center on-site.
Location
81 Bd Gouvion St Cyr, Paris Cedex 17, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Desk
- Room Service
- Television
Concorde Montparnasse
First-Class
The 4-star Hotel displays a truly amazing interior design with warm and inviting colors. The high glass doors make the reception area and the O'40 Restaurant spacious and bright. On the other hand, The Wenge Bar gives the intimate feel of a private club thanks to its rich elegant colors and soft lighting.
Location
40 Rue Com.Mouchotte, Paris 14, France
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
Royal Barriere
Deluxe
This luxurious 217-room hotel nicknamed "Prince of Deauville" has reigned majestically over the Côte Fleurie for one hundred years with its crystal chandeliers and majestic windows it presents a world of seaside magic. Traditional cuisine based on refined local produce is served in the brasserie and the champagne bar perfectly combines the appearance of an English club with the splendour of French Empire in its styling. For recreation there is a fitness centre, a heated outdoor seasonal swimming pool, a spa and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Boulevard Comuche, BP 74400, Deauville, France
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
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
Mercure Mont St.Michel
First-Class
100 modern, spacious rooms with air conditioning, wooded park, car park, bar and meeting rooms. Its restaurant, Le Pré Salé, is highly regarded and serves both local and regional specialties.
Location
Route Du Mont St.Michel, Mont Saint Michel, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
Océania L'Univers
Superior First-Class
This charming, historic 91-room hotel enjoys a central location and offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness room, jacuzzi and hammam, a bright cozy restaurant serving regional cusine and a cocktail/whiskey bar.
Location
5 Blvd Heurteloup, Tours, France
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
