Sunday: Paris — Giverny Claude Monet— Etretat Chalk Cliffs — Honfleur Harbour City— Bayeux

Paris - 07:00 - 07:30 Boarding and Departure to Giverny
MEETING POINT N 1: 07:00am to 07:10am boarding at our Mercedes minibus at the OPERA GARNIER STEPS, the main facade of the Opera building in front of Metro OPERA

MEETING POINT N 2: 07:20am to 07:30am boarding at our Mercedes minibus at the Arc de Triomphe Etoile, first 10 meters of Avenue FRIEDLAND

07:30 Departure to Giverny, the country home of Claude Monet. Our guide will welcome you and provide general information about French history and Impressionism on the way. The journey takes about 1.5 hours (70 km).
Important Notice: All entrance tickets and visits are included. For hotel accommodation, you can reserve it yourself or purchase our Hotel Package for a 3 or 4 star hotel in Bayeux for 2 nights.

Fondation Monet in Giverny - 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny and visit to Claude Monet’s historic house to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Step into Claude Monet’s studio, where his artistic genius came to life, wander through the enchanting Norman flower gardens, and marvel at the iconic water lilies in the picturesque pond.
11:00 Departure to Etretat. It takes about 2.5 hours (155 km)

Etretat - 13:30 - 16:00 Arrival at Etretat. Walk to the beach & famous Chalk Cliffs. Free time for lunch. Enjoy breathtaking views and relaxation.

Étretat is renowned for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. Etretat was a popular spot in the past for impressionist artists including Claude Monet. Today it is a classic seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach and climb for excellent views of both chalk cliff sets.

16:00 Departure to Honfleur. It takes about 1 hour (45 km)

Honfleur - 17:00 - 18:30 Walking tour in Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur - the main defensive port of Normandy in the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III.

The city changed hands several times during The Hundred Years War. In the XV century, French pirates - corsairs - ravaged the English coast. Later, in the XVII—XVIII centuries, the city became significantly wealthy through trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city’s economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most well-known tourist cities in Normandy with 5.2 million visitors a year. The walking city tour takes about 1 hour.

18:30 Departure to Bayeux. It takes 1.5 hours (95 km).

Bayeux - 20:00 Hotel accommodation in Bayeux according to the chosen option.

Monday: Bayeux — Utah Beach Landing Museum — Airborne Museum — Normandy American Cemetery — Overlord — Omaha Beach

Bayeux - 07:30 Departure from Bayeux to Utah Beach. It takes one hour (60 km).

Utah Beach Monument - 08:30 - 09:00 Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time for learning about Utah Beach. Utah Beach is next to Omaha Beach and the westernmost of the Five Normandy D-Day Beaches, now home to many museums, memorials, and monuments. Utah Beach was the first beach stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on 6 June 1944 to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep-water port.
Utah Beach casualties were relatively light with 197 (including 60 missing). The units that landed on Utah Beach include: 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment, and 70th Tank Battalion.
Near the UTAH BEACH Landing Museum, you can discover many important monuments. Normandy’s Utah Beach is wide and clear, making it easy to imagine the events of 1944. You can spend some time strolling the beach, reflecting on the events of WW2. In the same general area at the Landing Museum, you’ll find a collection of monuments:

Utah Beach Landing Museum - 09:00 - 10:20 Visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum, created atop a former German bunker and housing a large collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles, and the original B26 bomber — one of only six left in existence.
10:20 Departure to Sainte-Mère-Église town and Airborne Museum. It takes just 25 minutes (13 km).

Airborne Museum - 10:40 - 12:30 Arrival at the Airborne Museum. This favorite museum of Normandy visitors is dedicated to the U.S. paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. The Airborne Museum comprises five separate buildings, two of which resemble open parachutes. Inside, you’ll find an incredible collection of World War II aircraft, and thanks to the touchpad, you will experience the highlights of the Normandy landings.
The first WACO building of the Museum is dedicated to the gliders and presents the only copy of a WACO glider in France. You will join a dozen soldiers in the glider a few moments before takeoff. More than 500 gliders were deployed to carry about 4,400 soldiers, vehicles, ammunition, and other equipment.
The C-47 building with the original legendary C-47 aircraft sits proudly at the center of a spectacular scenography made of deployed parachutes, suspended mannequins, and realistic statues that engage the visitor!

Sainte-Mere-Eglise - 12:30 - 13:15 Lunch break in Sainte-Mère-Église in front of the Airborne Museum.

13:15 Departure to Pointe Du Hoc. It takes 45 minutes (40 km)

Pointe du Hoc - 14:00 - 14:45 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a prominent cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This point was important because it was the highest land between Omaha and Utah beaches and could thus fire upon both of them. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, forming part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defenses. Visiting Pointe du Hoc, you will learn about the 2nd Ranger battalion’s sacrifice to take this crucial gun battery on the cliffs of Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. Many of the original fortifications and bunkers remain on the site and are open to the public, including the fire control casemate, on top of which there is a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion.
14:45 Departure to Normandy American Cemetery. It takes about 25 minutes (14 km).

Normandy American Cemetery - 15:10 - 16:10 Arrival and visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, located in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing in Action with the names of 1,557 soldiers.
At Normandy American Cemetery, you’ll also see the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations; and the most beautiful, idyllic spot on Planet Earth.

At the Visitors Center, you will find a very nice small museum with a lot of information about the Battle of Normandy.

16:10 Departure to the nearby Overlord Museum.

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 16:15 - 17:00 Visit the Overlord Museum. Located just a few hundred meters away from the Normandy American Cemetery, this museum contains many WW2 artifacts and installations like tanks, weapons, guns, many military vehicles, V-1 missile, personal belongings, and more. It gives you a personal feeling about D-Day.

16:45 Departure to Omaha Beach. It takes just 10 minutes (5 km).

Omaha Beach - 17:00 - 17:30 Arrival at Omaha Beach Signal Monument. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travel destination of the D-Day Beaches.

17:30 Departure to German Gun Battery. It takes 30 minutes (17 km).

Longues-sur-Mer - 18:00 - 18:30 German Gun Battery.

18:30 Departure to Bayeux. It takes 20 minutes (10 km).

19:00 Arrival in Bayeux. Hotel accommodation in Bayeux according to the chosen option.

Bayeux - 19:00 Arrival in Bayeux. Hotel accommodation in Bayeux according to the chosen option.

Tuesday: Bayeux — Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale Oysters Capital — Pointe du Grouin — Paris

Bayeux - 07:30 Departure from Bayeux to Mont Saint-Michel. There are 130 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel. It takes 2 hours (120 km).

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - 09:30 - 12:30 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel. As a rule, we manage to join the guided visit organized by the Abbey itself. When it is not possible, we provide audio-guides for the Abbey’s visit.
Our guide-driver brings you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top to the Abbey. On the top of the Island, you can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay. First settled by man in the year 709, it contains a medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700s and continued through the 1200s. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site in France.
After the Abbey visit, you’ll have free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel city and time for lunch.
12:30 Departure to Cancale. It takes 1 hour (45 km)

Cancale - 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break in Cancale, the Oysters Capital of France. You will visit the Oysters Market of Cancale where you can buy and eat fresh catch oysters size N 1, 2, 3, etc. Several restaurants along the embankment offer seafood dishes for lunch.
15:00 Departure to Pointe du Grouin. It takes 15 minutes (5 km).

La Pointe du Grouin - 15:15 - 16:00 Arrival at Pointe du Grouin, which is located in Brittany. Pointe du Grouin is dominated by a lighthouse offering a breathtaking view of the Normandy coast, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, and the coastline of the Emerald Coast.
16:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 5.5 hours (430 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.

Paris - 21:30 Return to Paris. Drop off at Arc de Triomphe Etoile.

Wednesday: Paris — Quartier Latin — Arc Etoile — Eiffel Tower — Louvre

Paris - 07:30 - 10:00 Live Guided Paris Sightseeing city tour starts. The guide will provide general information about French history and many interesting things about France, its culture, architecture, and history. You will see all the most important sights of Paris: Luxembourg Gardens, Place de la Concorde, Les Invalides and Alexander III bridge, Place Vendome, Sainte-Chapelle, Place des Vosges, Trocadéro square with its magnificent viewpoint at the Eiffel Tower. Duration 2.5 to 3 hours.

Arc de Triomphe - 10:15 - 11:30 The Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. You will take 250 steps to go to the top of the 50 meters high Arch to admire the panoramic views. 12 streets form the shape of a star and give the site its more common Parisian name, l’Étoile (the star).
The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The names of all French victories and generals can be seen on its inner and outer surfaces. The construction was started by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806, halted during the Bourbon Restoration, and completed in 1836 by the last French King Louis-Philippe. On 15 December 1840, Napoleon’s remains brought from Saint Helena island passed under the Arc de Triomphe on their way to Hotel des Invalides, where Napoleon Bonaparte was buried.

Latin Quarter - 11:45- 12:45 Walking tour of the Latin Quarter including Notre Dame de Paris. Duration about 1 hour. The Latin Quarter of Paris or Quartier Latin situated on the left bank of the Seine river close to Notre-Dame de Paris is known for its University, high schools, student life, lively atmosphere, and numerous bistros. Its name is related to the Latin language which was widely spoken during the Middle Ages in and around the University.

Eiffel Tower - 14:15 - 15:30 After arrival at the Eiffel Tower, you get skip-the-line access to the 2nd floor by lift, the most popular among tourists.

Louvre Museum - 16:00 - 18:00 Louvre Museum visit with audio-guide. Our guide will conduct a walking tour around the Louvre explaining its long history, architecture, and most important facts. Afterwards, you will be brought to the Museum itself to start your audio-guided Louvre Museum visit.

Thursday: Loire Valley Da Vinci Castles trip Chenonceau — Amboise — Clos Luce

Place De L’Opera - MEETING POINT N 1: 07:00am to 07:10am boarding on our Mercedes minibus at 10 Place de l’Opera 75009 Paris, OPERA GARNIER STEPS (main facade) in front of Metro Opera

MEETING POINT N 2: 07:20am to 07:30am boarding on our Mercedes minibus at 40 Avenue FRIEDLAND, Paris 75008, 100 meters from Arc de Triomphe Etoile
Departure to Loire Valley. It takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (245 km). Departure to Loire Valley. It takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (245 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.

Chateau de Chenonceau - 11:00 - 12:30 Chateau Chenonceau and its Gardens Guided visit. The guide will tell you the history of the castle and its construction. You will also receive a brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau, nicknamed the “ladies’ castle,” is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture and unique arches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowering plants will impress you as well.

12:30 Departure to Amboise city. It takes 20 minutes.

Amboise - 12:50 -14:00 Lunch break in Amboise city where you’ll find many restaurants and cafes. We can also recommend or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.

Chateau Royal d’Amboise - 14:00 - 15:15 Chateau Royal d’Amboise with Histopad explaining the history of this castle and each room.
Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise, known as the birthplace of princes, the reign of kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel.
15:15 Departure to the Chateau Clos Luce, which is located just a 5-minute drive away.

Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci - 15:30 - 17:00 Leonardo da Vinci Chateau Clos Luce.
The Château du Clos Lucé is a castle located just 400 meters away from Château Royal d’Amboise to which it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d’Amboise in 1471, the palace once belonged to the French king Charles VIII and afterwards to Leonardo da Vinci, who lived there at the invitation of Francis I from 1516 until his death on 2 May 1519. Today it is a museum about Leonardo da Vinci’s life, work, and memory.
17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 3 to 3.5 hours depending on traffic (250 km).

Paris - 20:00 - 20:30 Return to Paris. Drop off at Arc Etoile.

Fontainebleau — Versailles

Paris - 07:30 - 08:90 Boarding
MEETING POINT N 1: 07:00am to 07:10am boarding on our Mercedes minibus at 10 Place de l’Opera 75009 Paris, OPERA GARNIER STEPS (main facade) in front of Metro Opera

MEETING POINT N 2: 07:20am to 07:30am boarding on our Mercedes minibus at 40 Avenue FRIEDLAND, Paris 75008, 100 meters from Arc de Triomphe Etoile
Departure to Giverny. It takes about 1.5 hours. During your trip, the guide will provide explanations about the rich history of Versailles and its inhabitants, sharing many interesting facts.

Departure to Fontainebleau. The guide will welcome you and provide general information about French history on the way. There are approximately 70 km to drive from Paris to Fontainebleau. It takes about 1.5 hours.

Chateau de Fontainebleau - 09:30 - 11:00 Arrival in Fontainebleau. Palace visit with video-guide.

11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Gardens of Fontainebleau.

Fontainebleau - 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break in Fontainebleau. We recommend a good local restaurant or you can have free time.

13:00 Departure to Versailles. It is a 70 km drive which takes about 1 hour. During your trip from Fontainebleau, the guide will provide explanations about the rich history of Versailles and its inhabitants, sharing many interesting facts.

Palace of Versailles - 14:00 - 15:30 Versailles Palace visit with audio-guide. Versailles Palace is a timeless symbol of French grandeur. Enhance your Versailles Palace experience with an audio-guide after having received enough background information from your live guide. Pause at any spot you desire for as long as you wish, allowing you to form your own personal impressions. You will also visit the legendary Hall of Mirrors and the magnificent Royal Apartments. All in all, this will be your personalized and informative adventure.

Le Grand Trianon - 15:45 - 16:30 Guided visit to the Big Trianon, a historical masterpiece, once the private retreat of French royalty. Enjoy neoclassical architecture and captivating tales of the past while visiting the lavish rooms and picturesque grounds of the Big Trianon, a symbol of elegance and prestige.

Grand Trianon - 16:30 - 17:30 Small Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine. Guided visit to the exquisite Small Trianon with its elegant architecture, favored by Marie Antoinette. Walk around the charming idyllic Hamlet de la Reine, a quaint village created for the queen’s pleasure. Enjoy the pastoral beauty of this unique retreat, featuring rustic cottages, a picturesque lake, and gardens.

Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - 17:30 - 18:30 You’ll have free time for walking around the Versailles Gardens taking pictures. Walking around the iconic Versailles Gardens, a masterpiece of landscape design and historical significance, you will learn the beauty of meticulously manicured lawns, ornate fountains, enchanting groves, hidden corners, and statues.

18:30: Departure to Paris. It takes between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic.

Paris - 19:30: Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Arc Etoile.

Saturday: Paris Day Off for Optional Sightseeings

Paris - We can offer you day trips to
Bruges
Champagne
Chablis Wine Tastings
or visiting different museums in Paris

• All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
• Honfleur walking tour
• Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide for the whole trip
• Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms one night with breakfast
• Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey guided visit
• 3 Loire Valley Castles visits including tickets
• Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people

• Hotels are priced separately, you can book them Yourself or purchase our 3 or 4 Hotel Package
• Paris Tickets Package incl. Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc, Versailles, Fontainebleau, 3 Loire Castles
• Meals and Drinks, Gratitudes and Souvenirs

Embark on a live-guided 7-day journey for up to 15 participants to explore the most sought-after attractions in Normandy and the highlights of Paris. Discover Paris, including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Fontainebleau, Giverny, Loire Castles, and the key sites of Normandy. Experience not only the eight major landmarks of Omaha and Utah Beach but also immerse yourself in French culture and nature, visiting Giverny, the Etretat Chalk Cliffs, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel, and more.

Travel with just 4 to 6 couples and families, ensuring easy communication and a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned Mercedes minibuses. The entire trip is guided live by one of our experienced guides.

This tour is available for booking and customization for a CLOSED PARTY.

Important Notice 1: All sightseeing and entrance tickets in Normandy are included, but entrance tickets in Paris are not. You can purchase them on-site or opt for our Paris Tickets Package.

Important Notice 2: Hotel accommodations are priced separately. You can book them independently or choose our Hotel Package for 3 or 4 hotels.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.