Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Start your trip in Paris by meeting the group at the hotel. This evening you'll head out for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant where they serve traditional French cuisine, giving everyone a chance to get to know each other before the tour begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional French cuisine)
- Day 2
Paris to Honfleur
Travel out of Paris by minicoach, passing by the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe along the way. You'll stop at Claude Monet's home in Giverny to see the ivy-covered house, then continue on to Honfleur, a charming port town where you'll stay for the next two nights in an 18th-century Norman mansion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny
Landmarks/POIs Claude Monet's Home and Gardens, Giverny Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 3
Honfleur
Start with an orientation tour of Honfleur's busy market and 17th-century harbour with your tour leader. After that, you'll have time for lunch before heading out on the minicoach to explore the Route du Cidre. There you'll visit a local calvados producer to try different ciders and calvados, then return to Honfleur with your evening free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Honfleur market and harbour with Tour Leader
- Calvados producer visit and tasting on Route du Cidre
Optional Activities
- Fresh seafood lunch in Honfleur (sole meunière recommended)
- Visit Panorama du Mont-Joli for sweeping views
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Honfleur Harbour - Day 4
Normandy to Arromanches-les-Bains
This day focuses on the D-Day landing sites across Normandy's windswept beaches. You'll visit the American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer, which overlooks Omaha Beach, then tour the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy in Bayeux. Later, you'll head to Arromanches-les-Bains for a group dinner at your beachfront hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner sharing stories and reflections from the day)
Included Activities
- D-Day landing sites tour on Normandy beaches
- American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer visit
- Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy in Bayeux
Landmarks/POIs American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer Omaha Beach Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Bayeux - Day 5
Arromanches-les-Bains to Dinan
Head to Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can wander the island village and climb up to the Abbey at the top. You'll stop in Dol-de-Bretagne to see the Menhir de Champ-Dolent, then continue to Dinan, a town that looks like it came from a storybook. Dinner tonight is a traditional Breton crêpe meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Breton crêperie dinner with savoury and sweet options)
Included Activities
- Mont Saint-Michel island village exploration
- Mont Saint-Michel Abbey visit
- Menhir de Champ-Dolent photo opportunity in Dol-de-Bretagne
- Traditional Breton crêperie dinner in Dinan
Landmarks/POIs Mont Saint-Michel Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Menhir de Champ-Dolent, Dol-de-Bretagne 
- Day 6
Dinan
Spend the entire day exploring Dinan at your own pace. Walk the ancient ramparts, check out the timber-framed houses, and stroll along the quay. You can browse the quirky shops and galleries, wander through artisan workshops, or visit the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur if you're interested in its beautiful stained-glass windows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Dinan's ancient ramparts
- Visit 14th-century castle
- Browse arts and crafts shops and galleries
- Visit Basilica of Saint-Sauveur
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Saint-Sauveur, Dinan - Day 7
Dinan to Chinon
Travel by minicoach into the Loire Valley where castles line the skyline and vineyards cover the rolling hills. You'll visit Angers Castle, a massive 9th-century fortress where you can explore the towers and gardens, plus see the Apocalypse Tapestry. Then it's on to Chinon for a group dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Angers Castle visit including exploration of towers and gardens
- Apocalypse Tapestry viewing at Angers Castle
Landmarks/POIs Angers Castle 
- Day 8
Chinon
Visit Château de Villandry, a Renaissance castle known for its carefully tended gardens and beautiful architecture. Inside, you'll see intricate frescoes and wooden panelling. Later, you'll do a wine tasting at a local winery with 12th-century cellars beneath Chinon's medieval fortress before heading back to Chinon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Château de Villandry visit including gardens exploration
- Local winery visit and wine tasting in Chinon
Landmarks/POIs Château de Villandry - Day 9
Chinon to Loire Valley Château
Tour Château de Chenonceau, the early 1500s castle famous for its five-arched bridge spanning the River Cher. You'll explore the wooden-beamed kitchens and Grand Gallery with its chessboard floor, then walk through the gardens. Stop in Amboise to see where Leonardo da Vinci lived, then check into your château hotel for a final group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final French group dinner at château hotel)
Included Activities
- Château de Chenonceau visit including kitchens, Grand Gallery, and gardens
- Amboise stop to view Leonardo da Vinci's residence location
- Final group dinner at château hotel
Landmarks/POIs Château de Chenonceau 
- Day 10
Loire Valley to Chartres to Paris
Travel to the medieval city of Chartres and visit its celebrated cathedral, one of France's finest examples of Gothic architecture. You'll see the soaring spires and ornate 13th-century stained-glass windows. From there, head back to Paris and take time to reflect on all the charm and beauty you've seen throughout the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chartres Cathedral visit
Landmarks/POIs Chartres Cathedral
