Picturesque Solo Paris Normandy and the Loire Valley Tour

Make your own way to your selected gateway airport for your international flight to Paris. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Overnight Onboard Flight

Welcome to Paris! Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, spend the rest of the day at leisure to settle down or explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Paris

After breakfast, start your day with a guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and breathtaking monuments of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc of Triomphe. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Seine River, before being transferred to the Montmartre district. This neighborhood is known for its street artists and quaint restaurants. Perhaps you may consider sitting on a terrace for lunch and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and water. Afterward, you will head back to the hotel, stopping at the Louvre for those who wish to stay in the city center. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, we suggest visiting the museum.
Overnight in Paris

In the morning after breakfast, prepare to visit the Palace of Versailles, situated just 20 kilometers southwest of Paris (entrance not included). The Palace is famous for its opulent architecture, Hall of Mirrors and stunning gardens. Afterward, you will return to Paris, where you will have the rest of the day at leisure for sightseeing or shopping. You can also enjoy options like a relaxing boat trip on the Seine or a visit to the historic Latin Quarter, known for its charming streets and cultural landmarks.
Overnight in Paris

After breakfast, prepare for an early morning departure from Paris. You will travel towards the Normandy area, situated on the Northwest coast of France. En route, you will stop in Giverny and take the opportunity to visit the house of Monet, the famous impressionist painter and its impressive gardens which served as a major source of inspiration for many masterpieces. From there, you will travel to Rouen, the capital of Normandy with medieval streets and cathedrals, just in time for lunch. Continue your journey to Arromanches. It is on these beaches where the D-Day landings of Allies took place, which put an end to the Second World War and Nazi occupation in France. After this emotional stop by the sea full of history, you will continue your tour to Caen. Enjoy free time to stroll around the city center if you wish.
Overnight in Caen

Note: From November to April, Monet´s house is closed to visitors, so there will be no stop at Giverny.

Today after breakfast, you will visit the Mont St. Michel, the second most visited monument in France, after the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Mont St. Michel has not been changed for centuries as the town is built on a rock, which is at times an island. Walk down the narrow streets and climb the stairs up to the Abbey. Then, you will continue your tour to Saint-Malo, an authentic medieval city with its powerful fortifications and cobbled streets. After lunch (included), walk through the charming village of Dinan, a charming Breton village where we will enjoy a crepe and a drink. Then you will make your way to Rennes, the capital of Brittany.  where you will spend the rest of the day.
Overnight in Rennes

In the morning after breakfast, get ready to jump back to medieval times when castles served as actual homes for the Aristocracy. You will start your day in Angers, where you may decide to visit the castle, home to the largest medieval tapestry in the world. From there you will travel to the Loire Valley area, starting with Tours, the regional capital on the banks of the Loire River. You may walk around the city and discover excellent restaurants for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the Villandry Palace, famous for its splendid gardens. Each owner, including Jean Le Breton, the Marquis de Castellane, Ambassador of Louis XV and Jerome Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon contributed to making Villandry one of the most beautiful castles on the Loire. Continue towards Amboise, famous for the Castle of Clos Luce which served as the residence for French Kings from the 15th to 19th centuries. Several literary figures and artists were invited here, including Leonardo da Vinci, who lived here for the last 3 years of his life. His tomb remains preserved at the château. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Amboise

This morning after breakfast, you will start your day with a walking tour through Amboise. Make a stop at the statue of Leonardo Da Vinci on the island of the Loire. From there, continue towards two impressive castles built during the Renaissance period. Discover the Castle of Chenonceau, in the shape of a bridge over the river, which is one of the most romantic castles to visit and boasts an impressive museum collection. From there, discover Chambord Castle, the largest of the castles on the Loire with its extravagant dimensions and 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 77 staircases (visit to the park included). It is difficult to decide which is more impressive, between the castle or the magnificent French gardens inspired by the Versailles Castle’s Garden. After this historic experience, you will depart for Paris. Arrive in Paris around 06:00 PM.
Overnight in Paris

After breakfast, you will make your own way to the international airport in Paris to prepare for your flight back home.