3 Days Trip to Normandy, Loire and Mont Saint Michel from Paris

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Paris, Rouen, Honfleur and Normandy⌄

   Jump aboard your luxury air-conditioned coach in the morning and head out of central Paris and deep into the beautiful Normandy countryside to begin your tour.

   Stop first in the medieval city of Rouen—Normandy’s ancient capital—and take a tour of the Old Town with your informative guide.

   Travel onward to the delightful seaside town of Honfleur and take time to appreciate its picturesque port and fresh sea air. Free Time for Lunch

   Sit down to lunch at your leisure (own expense) and take in beautiful views over the coastal port-town. One of Normandy’s prettiest towns, Honfleur is home to many traditional craft shops and charming cafés, with many waterside walks to enjoy.

   Continue on to the Normandy beaches, made famous as the landing site of Allied forces during World War II. Gaze out over Omaha Beach, where so many courageous soldiers lay down their lives in battle,

   Spend time at the American Cemetery of Saint-Laurent

   Visit Arromanches.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the accommodation 4-star hotel in Caen.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Caen.

2. 2St Malo & Mont St Michel⌄

   Following your morning buffet breakfast, leave Caen behind and travel on toward Brittany in the north west of France. Take a tour of the ancient, walled city of St. Malo and discover its age-old ramparts and cathedral with your guide.

   Pause for lunch and refreshments (own expense) and spend a little free time exploring St. Malo at your leisure,

   Then travel onward to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel, an island fortress located on the Normandy coastline.

   Considered by many to be one of France’s best-known landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel has a complex and fascinating history going all the way back to the 8th century. Your Abbey entrance ticket is included, allowing you to explore this iconic monument at your own pace.

   then spend a little free time wandering along Mont Saint-Michel’s cobbled streets and alleyways at your leisure.

   Overnight stay at the accommodation 4-star hotel in Angers, after free time for dinner.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Angers

3. 3Langeais, Chenonceau and Chambord⌄

   Depart Angers after breakfast and head into France’s château country.

   Admire the imposing Château d’Angers in the Loire Valley en route and capture its beauty on camera before continuing onward.

   Travel through the ancient towns of Cunault and Saumur on your way to the Château de Langeais

   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 Chenonceau on the banks of the Loire River for lunch (own expense) and a little free time to explore independently.

   After lunch, take a guided tour of the Château de Chenonceau considered as one of the remarkable châteaux in the region.

   Last but not Least! Enjoy a guided tour of one of the most iconic castles of Loire Region: Chambord! You will have some free time to explore the grandiose castle of King François 1st with its famous double helix staircase.

   Return back in Paris in the evening.

   Meals: Breakfast