4-Day Normandy, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel and Chateaux Country Tour

4 Days

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Overview

Escape Paris and see the French countryside on a 4-day getaway to Normandy and the Loire Valley. Accompanied by a guide, you'll visit the towns of Rouen, Honfleur and Saint-Malo, explore World Heritage"“listed Mont Saint-Michel and learn about the World War II landings at Omaha Beach. Then discover the dreamy castles of the Loire Valley's "˜chateau country,' including Château du Clos Luce and Château de Chambord. Transport and accommodation are included so all you have to worry about is soaking up the sights.

4-day tour to Normandy, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel and France's châteaux country
Discover three different regions of France in four days
Tour Rouen's medieval Old Town with your guide
Relax in the delightful seaside town of Honfleur
Visit Omaha Beach on the Normandy coast, site of the World War II Normandy landings
Discover Saint-Malo and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel
3-star accommodation and most meals included
Visit famous French châteaux such as Cheverny, Chambord and the Château du Clos Luce, official residence of Leonardo da Vinci in the world renowned Loire Valley

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Your 4-day French adventure from Paris to the popular regions of Normandy and the Loire Valley includes comfortable transportation by coach, accommodation at 3-star hotels in the towns of Caen, Angers and Tours, and most meals, including a farewell lunch in Cheverny at Hotel Saint-Hubert. You'll have free time to enjoy other meals on your own. With your knowledgeable guide, spend Day 1 along the Normandy coast, visiting Rouen, Honfleur and Omaha Beach. Day 2 takes you to the walled city of St-Malo and then Mont St-Michel, a UNESCO-listed site famous for its unique perch on a small rocky island. Days 3 and 4 are reserved for the dreamy castles of the Loire Valley, including Château de Langeais, Château du Clos Luce, Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau.ItineraryDay One: Paris "“ Rouen "“ Honfleur "“ Caen (D)Hop aboard your luxury air-conditioned coach in the morning and travel out from central Paris toward the Normandy countryside to begin your tour. Stop off in the medieval city of Rouen "” the historic capital city of Normandy "” and explore the charming Old Town with your guide.Continue on to the pretty seaside town of Honfleur "” widely known for its picturesque port and fresh sea air. Enjoy free time for lunch at your leisure (own expense) and soak up the relaxing, coastal atmosphere. Honfleur is a real gem of a town, with many traditional craft shops, welcoming cafes and waterside walks to explore.Head onward to the beaches of Normandy, where Allied forces attacked the advancing German forces during the World War II Normandy landings. Pass the beach of Omaha "” where many thousands of brave soldiers lost their lives in battle "” and visit the American Cemetery of Saint-Laurent and Arromanches.Overnight: 3-star hotel in CaenDay Two: Caen "“ St Malo "“ Mont Saint-Michel "“ Angers (B, D)After a buffet breakfast in the morning, depart Caen and head onward toward Brittany, a coastal region in the north west of France. Alight at St Malo "” an ancient, walled city "” and take a tour of the age-old ramparts and cathedral with your guide. Stop for lunch (own expense) and enjoy a little free time to yourself in St Malo before heading onward to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel, an island fortress sitting off the Normandy coast. Widely considered among France's most famous landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel has a rich history stretching back to the 8th century. Tour the ancient abbey with your guide then enjoy free time to explore Mont Saint-Michel's cobbled streets and alleyways at your leisure.Overnight: 3-star hotel in AngersDay Three: Angers "“ Château de Langeais "“ Amboise "“ Château du Clos Luce "“ Château de Villandry "“ Tours (B, D)Leaving Angers behind you after breakfast in the morning, head deep into France's famous château country. Pause on route at Château d'Angers "” an imposing castle in the Loire Valley "” and capture the beautiful building on camera before continuing onward. Pass through the historic towns of Cunault and Saumur on your way to the Château de Langeais, a medieval castle nestled in Indre-et-Loire. Château de Langeais was destroyed in the Hundred Years' War and rebuilt in the 15th century by King Louis XI. It stands today as one of the finest examples of late-medieval architecture in France. Tour the castle with your guide and gain insight into its centuries of history and heritage.Continue on to the town of Amboise on the banks of the Loire River for lunch (own expense) and a little free time to explore independently. In the afternoon, visit the Château du Clos Luce, famous as the last official residence of Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century. Afterward, head onward to explore the beautifully manicured gardens of the Château de Villandry.Finish your day with a visit to the historic town of Tours, nicknamed "˜le jardin de la France' (the garden of France) for its many parks and green spaces. Tours is one of the largest cities in central France, and famous for its medieval Old Town and its many bridges crossing the Loire River.Overnight: 3-star hotel in ToursDay Four: Tours "“ Château de Chenonceau "“ Château de Cheverny "“ Château de Chambord "“ Paris (B, L)After breakfast, begin your final day in the Loire Valley with guided visits to Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord "” three of the most impressive châteaux in the region. The four arches of the Château de Chenonceau span the Cher River and put Chenonceau firmly among France's finest châteaux.Enjoy a farewell lunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubert in Cheverny before returning to central Paris in your luxury coach to conclude your tour.Sample Menu:Starter:Salmon Salad Main course:Roast turkey, green beans and tomato ProvencalDessert:Iced Nougat and berry coulis

4-Day Normandy, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel and Chateaux Country Tour

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