Jewels of France

Day 1

Arrive Paris Welcome to Paris. After a welcome meeting with your Travel Director, there is time to relax and explore this beautiful city. Consider an evening tour to Montmartre, an area full of charm and character.

Day 2

Paris – Rouen – Honfleur – Deauville This morning arrive in the medieval town of Rouen, famous for its association with Joan of Arc. View the Cathedral before continuing north to Honfleur. Stop here to explore the picturesque port town. Arrive later at your Normandy hotel in Deauville, the elegant resort renowned for its racecourse, harbour and international film festival.Buffet Breakfast

Day 3

Deauville – D-Day Landing Beaches – Mont St. Michel – Rennes Travel to the historic D-Day Landing beach and the American cemetery at Omaha Beach. Then continue your journey to visit Mont St. Michel and view the abbey. Later arrive in the capital of the Brittany region, Rennes, once the parliamentary, administrative and garrison city for the Kingdom of France after the French Revolution.Buffet Breakfast

Day 4

Rennes – Tours (2 Nights) Explore the historic town centre of Rennes or perhaps take a stroll in Parc du Thabor. Continue your journey through scenic countryside to the Loire Valley.Buffet Breakfast

Day 5

Loire Valley Sightseeing Explore the beauty and scenery of the Loire Valley during a sightseeing drive of this popular and picturesque part of France. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6

Tours – Chenonceau – Chambord – Paris (2 Nights) Your Local Specialist takes you on a fascinating visit to Chenonceau, a fairytale Château built across the River Cher, home to priceless collections of Renaissance art and furniture. Your journey continues through verdant countryside. View the splendid Château de Chambord before returning to Paris. Dine tonight at a local restaurant.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7

Paris Orientation and Free Time This morning your sightseeing tour features views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. This evening consider an Optional Experience to a Parisian cabaret.Buffet Breakfast

Day 8

Depart Paris Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of a memorable holiday in France. Transfers are available to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Conditions apply.Buffet Breakfast Sightseeing Highlights Honfleur Visit this picturesque port Loire Valley Visit the magnificent Château de Chenonceau with your Local Specialist. View the Château at Amboise and Chambord Mont St. Michel Visit the island town and view the abbey Normandy Visit the D-Day Landing beach of Omaha Paris Sightseeing includes views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées and the Eiffel Tower Rouen View the cathedral