Summary
Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this fascinating 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-colored 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.
While you’re sampling soufflé and champagne, why not indulge in shepherd’s pie and shandy, too? It’s easy when you add a 3-night extension to London to your tour of France. Board the high-speed Eurostar train to London, where you’ll join a guided sightseeing and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Then, have ample time on your own to explore the palaces, pubs, and pints that await.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Paris, France
- Day 2
- Paris
- Day 3
- Paris–Giverny–Rouen–Deauville
- Day 4
- Deauville–Excursion To Normandy Beaches
- Day 5
- Deauville–Mont St. Michel
- Day 6
- Mont St. Michel–Angers–Loire Valley
- Day 7
- Loire Valley. Excursion To Châteaux Country
- Day 8
- Loire Valley–Paris
- Day 9
- Paris–London, England
- Day 10
- London
- Day 11
- London
- Day 12
- London
Countries (2): England, France
Travel Cities (4): Angers, London, Mont Saint-Michel, Paris