We Love —
- Sipping on espressos in the chic streets of Paris before heading out to shop at cool boutiques and visit world-class museums.
- Spending nights surrounded by castles and Renaissance culture in the incredible Loire Valley.
- Discovering the beautiful Mont Saint Michel with views of the gorgeous landscapes in Normandy.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Arrival in Paris
Day 2: Paris
Day 3: Paris - Orleans - Chambord - Tours
Day 4: Tour - Chenonceau - Valencay - Tours
Day 5: Tours - Mont Saint Michel
Day 6: Mont Saint Michel - Beaches Day Tour - Caen
Day 7: Caen - Honfleur - Paris
Day 8: Return from Paris
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Arrival in Paris
Arrival in Paris at your convenience.
Check-in at your hotel Ibis Paris Brancion (or similar) and enjoy free time to discover Paris at your leisure. Paris is the capital of France and a great place to discover the city’s most famous tourist sights, the local culture and cuisine. Overnight.
DAY 2: PARIS
Breakfast at the hotel. 9.00 am - Meeting in the lobby with your English-speaking guide and departure for 3-hour sight-seeing tour (no entry fee) of Paris. End of the tour in the lively centre of Paris. The rest of the day is free to explore Paris and return to your hotel at your leisure at the end of the day. Overnight.
DAY 3: PARIS - ORLEANS - CHAMBORD - TOURS
Breakfast at the hotel. 08.00 am - Meet your English-speaking tour leader and driver in the lobby. Departure by coach towards the Loire Valley and its wonders of the Renaissance period. The first stop in Orléans, inseparably bound with the history of Joan of Arc, to discover its historic centre and after the lunch break, drive to Chambord Estate.
Independent visit of the castle. Stroll at your own pace in the heart of the castle and its gardens. (entrance fees included). Then, transfer to the historic city of Tours. Check-in at your hotel in Tours, Ibis Styles Tours centre (or similar). Overnight.
DAY 4: TOURS – CHENONCEAU - TOURS
Breakfast at the hotel.
09.00 am. Departure towards Chenonceau to explore at leisure the magnificent Castle of Chenonceau (entrance fees included). The history of the Chenonceau castle is defined by an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, embellished, protected, restored and saved it. Return to Tours for lunch break. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight.
Day 5: Tours - Mont Saint Michel
Breakfast at the hotel. 08.00 am - Depart towards the Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mont-Saint-Michel is the symbol of Normandy and second most visited monument in France. Day at leisure to discover the world-renowned site (entrance fees to the abbey not included – payment on spot).
Check-in at your hotel in Mont-St-Michel area, Ibis Pontorson Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel or similar. Overnight.
DAY 6: MONT ST MICHEL – BEACHES DAY TOUR – CAEN
Breakfast. Road to the WWII landing beaches of the Allied Forces for a guided tour. After lunch break, continue towards Caen for the independent discovery of the Memorial de Caen (entry fees included).
Check-in at your hotel in Caen Ibis Caen Porte de Bretagne (or similar). Overnight.
DAY 7: CAEN – HONFLEUR – PARIS
After breakfast, learn more about the best food and drink that this rich region of France has to offer, starting with a commentated visit to the Village Fromager. After the visit, head to Honfleur in time for lunch break. After a couple of hours exploring the city independently, continue eastwards until reaching Paris.
Check-in at your hotel in Paris Ibis Paris Brancion (or similar). Overnight.
DAY 8: PARIS - RETURN
Breakfast*. Depending on your return flight, transfer by your own to CDG or Orly airport for your return flight. (flight not included).
*Depending on the return flight schedule and hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Your Hotels —
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Maximum room capacity
This offer is based on a Standard half-double Rooms in the following hotels, as per the itinerary (or similar):
Ibis Paris Brancion (or similar)
Ibis Styles Tours centre (or similar)
Ibis Pontorson Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel (or similar)
Ibis Caen Porte de Bretagne (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Journey —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destination —
Paris
A truly romantic city, Paris is a must for anyone looking for an elegant city break filled with fine cuisine, stunning architecture, and world-class culture. Stroll through the elegant boulevards of the city, epitomised by the areas of Montmartre or Saint-Germain and soak up the smells of fresh croissants and blooming flowers - this is a wonderfully inviting city with plenty of sites to explore.
Admire the city streets from above at the iconic Eiffel Tower, or, gain a different view at the rooftop of the stylish shopping centre Galeries Lafayette, before stopping off for a coffee and a pastry at a street-side café. To experience the best of French art, head to the Louvre or the elegant Musee D’Orsay, housed in a grand old railway station. In the evening, see the city streets come alive in the area around the picturesque Canal Saint-Martin, or follow in the footsteps of writers and painters in Montmartre or Pigalle, where you’ll find a range of authentic wine bars and delicious restaurants. Finish the night off with a stroll down the banks of the Seine - this is a magical city just waiting for you to discover its charming streets.