Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley - Classic Group
Tour Type: Country Roads
Brochure Type Europe & Britain Premium 2025 v1
Enjoy the sights and sounds of France during this 8-day guided tour. Travel to Normandy and stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the beaches where soldiers fought in World War II ? and walk with a Local Expert through the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach, where Allied Forces landed on D-Day. Drive through the Loire Valley to the glorious fragrant gardens of Chateau de Villandry, stopping to smell the basil, rosemary and other herbs grown in its gardens. You'll remember those scents at a celebration dinner featuring a farm-to-table feast and sparkling wine. See Paris' top attractions, from the glistening pyramids of the Louvre to the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.
Additional Included Highlights
Brochure Type Europe & Britain Premium 2025 v1
Enjoy the sights and sounds of France during this 8-day guided tour. Travel to Normandy and stand on the 100-foot-tall Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the beaches where soldiers fought in World War II ? and walk with a Local Expert through the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach, where Allied Forces landed on D-Day. Drive through the Loire Valley to the glorious fragrant gardens of Chateau de Villandry, stopping to smell the basil, rosemary and other herbs grown in its gardens. You'll remember those scents at a celebration dinner featuring a farm-to-table feast and sparkling wine. See Paris' top attractions, from the glistening pyramids of the Louvre to the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, y
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Saumur Fun and informative, discuss the grape varieties and local terroir while sampling wines of the Loire Valley.
- Paris Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Paris for a delightful Welcome Dinner, served with wine.
- Bayeux Visit Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of Old Bayeux and a jewel of Norman Medieval architecture.
- Arromanches-les-Bains Visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay.
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- Loire Valley Discover the sustainable gardens of Chateau de Villandry. In the scenic Loire Valley, explore France's finest formal gardens. Now a hub for sustainability preserving the estate's biological diversity, learn all about the a sea of fragrant gr
- Angers Enjoy exploring the western gateway to the Loire Valley in the little town of Angers and see its imposing chateau.
- Omaha Beach With a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent.
- Rouen See the cathedral, the Great Clock, the Old Market square and Place du Vieux-Marche where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
- Cheverny During your visit to Chateau de Cheverny, your Local Expert will show you the chateau's decor and aristocratic costumes of the family through the centuries. Inhabited by the same family for more than 6 centuries, the castle, its gardens and its
- Omaha Beach Follow the route of the Rangers, visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial.
- Saint-Malo Your Local Expert guides you trough the intertwined streets of the walled city to arrive at the cathedral. Later enjoy the chance to walk along the fortifications and explore the cities nightlife at your leisure.
- Arromanches-les-Bains Visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay.
- Bayeux Visit Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of Old Bayeux and a jewel of Norman Medieval architecture.
- Honfleur See this charming fishing town.
- Mont-Saint-Michel Savor your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel. Cross the causeway for a guided tour with your Local Expert through the maze of halls and vaults of the abbey.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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- Tour Operator
- Insight Vacations
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Paris | Welcome to Paris: After checking in, the capital's grand boulevards and world-famous landmarks are yours to explore. Meet your Travel Director and fellow guests at the hotel before enjoying a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with cuisine inspired by fresh home-made recipes. Accommodations: Le Meridien Etoile, Paris. |
| Day 2 | Deauville | Rouen, Honfleur and Deauville: Follow the River Seine to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic style and the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. Wander through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old Market Square. Here, a superb modern church commemorates the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Continue to the charming fishing town of Honfleur and wander along the harbor or stroll through the colorful streets. Close by, meet a farming family who grow apples to produce local juice, cider and calvados of Normandy. Sample the local produce paired with Normandy cheese. Later, arrive at your luxurious hotel, located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville. Accommodations: Hotel Barrière L'Hotel du Golf, Deauville. |
| Day 3 | Deauville | Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings: Follow the route of the Rangers and visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Then with a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach. Explore Normandy with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay. Alternatively, visit Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of Old Bayeux and a jewel of Norman Medieval architecture. This evening you are treated to a delightful dinner, which promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines. Accommodations: Hotel Barrière L'Hotel du Golf, Deauville. |
| Day 4 | Saint-Malo | Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo: Journey through bocage country and explore the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with your Local Expert. Situated on an island, the abbey is reached by a bridge across the shining sands. Behind the outer ring of defences huddles the small town - it's one street containing shops, cafes and hotels. Continue along the Emerald Coast to stunning Saint-Malo, situated on the Rance Estuary and one of the most charming places in France.A Local Expert will take you on an exploration of the City of the Corsairs. Walk through the maze of streets of Intra Muros, the walled city, home of Jacques Cartier and other celebrated voyagers. At your leisure, you can wander around the ramparts of the thick city walls, offering fantastic views over the old town and the bay.By night, the town's medieval maze of winding streets is abuzz with quaint bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you may wish to join an Optional Experience to Cancale, known throughout France for its oyster beds, for a delicious meal of fresh seafood and other Breton specialties. Accommodations: Hotel Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo. |
| Day 5 | Loire-Ouchamps | Villandry Experience: Head south to follow the valley of the Loire, passing the moated Angers Castle. Cross the Loire to Saumur, where a local vintner will guide you through tastings of the region's delicious wines. Head to Chateau de Villandry, the jewel of the Loire, to visit the glorious sustainable gardens on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Ensure you don't miss the water, ornamental and kitchen gardens. This stunning sea of fragrant green herbs, silvery cabbages and purple basil is grown organically to re-generate the local ecosystem. This evening, your Celebration Dinner starts with a glass of local sparkling wine and continues with excellent service and delicious Farm-to-Table dishes in the most wholesome setting, ensuring the memory of your meal will linger long after you've returned home. Accommodations: Relais Des Landes |
| Day 6 | Loire-Ouchamps | Scenic Drive Along the Loire Valley: Journey to the family-owned Chateau de Cheverny inhabited by the same family for over six centuries. Arrive through the forest and park lands with your Local Expert who will show you the chateau's decor and aristocratic costumes of the family through the centuries. Listen out for the hounds and find out about the connection with Tintin while you are there. Return to your superb chateau for relaxation and free time. Accommodations: Relais Des Landes |
| Day 7 | Paris | La Beauce and Chartres to Paris, City of Light: Traveling through the vast wheat fields of the the Beauce region, Chartres Cathedral, nicknamed the 'Acropolis of France' by August Rodin, looms large on the horizon. Enjoy a guided tour of this architectural delight.From here, return to the French capital where your Travel Director introduces you to the fabulous sights of Paris, including the vast Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood. Travel up the Champs elysees to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe. After dark, the City of Light really lives up to its name, when the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. For that special touch of excitement and glamour, don't miss the chance to experience a world-famous cabaret show. Accommodations: Le Meridien Etoile, Paris or similar. |
| Day 8 | Paris | Au Revoir Paris: Today, bid farewell to your journey along the country roads of France as you transfer to the airport. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
