Day trips & Activities in France
Normandie History Tour
Enjoy a 3-day guided group tour from Paris to the much-loved regions of Normandy and the Loire Valley in north-western France includes comfortable coach
transportation, accommodation at 3-star hotels in the towns of Caen and Angers including of breakfast and dinner. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on
your own. With your informative guide, travel first to the Normandy coast, visiting Rouen, Honfleur and Omaha Beach. On Day 2, head to the walled city of
St-Malo and then Mont St-Michel, a World Heritage site known for its unique setting on a small rocky island. Day 3 is reserved for the castles of the Loire
Valley, including Château de Langeais and Château de Chambord.
DAY 1: Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Caen
You will drive through the French countryside into the beautiful Normandy area. First stop will be in the medieval city of Rouen, Normandy’s ancient capital,
and take a tour of the Old Town with your informative guide. Your journeys goes onward to the town of Honfleur where you have time to see its picturesque
port, smell the sea breeze and enjoy lunch (own expense) with beautiful views over the coastal port-town. Honfleur is considered one of Normandy’s most
beautiful towns and offers many traditional craft shops and charming cafés with many waterside walks to enjoy. Afterwards you will travel on to the
Normandy beaches, made famous as the landing site of Allied forces during World War II. Overnight in 3-star hotel in Caen including dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2: Caen - St. Malo - Mont Saint-Michel - Angers
You will travel onward to the north west where you will take a tour of the ancient, walled city of St. Malo with your guide. Stop for lunch (own expense) and
spend a little free time exploring the old streets of St Malo at your own. Then travel onward to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel, an
island fortress located on the Normandy coastline. Mont Saint-Michel has a complex and interesting history dating back to the 8th century, visit the ancient
abbey with your guide and spend a little free time wandering along Mont Saint-Michel’s cobbled streets and alleyways. Overnight: 3-star hotel in Angers
including dinner and breakfast
DAY 3: Angers - Château de Langeais - Amboise - Château de Chambord - Paris
Today is all about the French catsles. Depart after breakfast and head onto the imposing Château d’Angers in the Loire Valley and stop for photographs.
Travel through the Loire Valley and the ancient towns of Cunault and Saumur on your way to the medieval Château de Langeais. You will see the interior of
the castle and make a tour with your guide to get insight into its history and heritage. Travel onward to the town of Amboise, on the banks of the Loire River
to enjoy lunch (own expense) and a little free time to explore the town by yourself. After lunch you will see the beautiful interior of the impressive Château de
Chambord during a guided tour. At the end of this tour you will hop the bus coach to head back for Paris where this tour will end.
Departure from Paris / Group Tour
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights in 3-star hotel
Including: breakfast, dinner, porter service, entrance fees, local tour guide in English
English spoken
Transport: luxury bus coach
