Duration: 9 Days
Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this colourful tour of France invites you to survey the sensuous land and pick the perfect bouquet. Fragrant gardens and aromatic wines are just the beginning of the sweet experiences that await from the City of Light to the sunlit regions of Normandy, and the Loire Valley.
Tiptoe through the tulips at Claude Monet’s rainbow-coloured gardens, float down the castle hallways in dreamy Châteaux country, and swirl and sip your way from the lively cafés of Paris to the storied wineries of the French countryside. Traveling from the Seine to the sea, we’ve handpicked the best coastal experiences—the resort town of Deauville, the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel, and the poignant beaches of Normandy, site of the Allied Forces’ D-Day invasions during World War II.
Please note: Itinerary and pricing is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2022.
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome drink.
PARIS Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysees and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides. (B)
GIVERNY Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet.
ROUEN Orientation walk. Free time for lunch.
DEAUVILLE Free time to walk along the Promenade des Planches. (B) 149 mi / 240 km
NORMANDY BEACHES Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave. See the Mulberry Harbour remains at Arromanches and the Canada House at Juno Beach.
CAEN Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 112 mi / 180 km
BAYEUX Visit Queen Matilda's tapestry museum. Free time to browse.
MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit at the abbey. (B,D) 99 mi / 160 km
ANGERS See the castle. Scenic drive en route to the Loire Valley. (B) 217 mi / 350 km
LOIRE VALLEY Visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles followed by a wine tasting. (B,D) 112 mi / 180 km
PARIS Free time this afternoon. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city. (B,D) 155mi / 250km
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
