Paris, Normandy & Chateau Country
Castle Tours
A visually stunning and memorable journey awaits on this Paris, Normandy & Chateaux Country tour. As you travel from romantic Paris you'll visit the historic beaches of Normandy, Monet's breathtaking gardens, stunning chateaux, Mont St. Michel Abbey, cruise along the Seine River and a wine tasting among other treats.
Many great stories begin in 'The City of Light,' write your own chapter here. Stroll along iconic les Champs-Elysées and see the Arc de Triomphe. Step into a painting as you explore the kaleidoscopic gardens and home of Claude Monet in Giverny. Delve into the cobbled stone streets and gothic architecture of Rouen. Trace the footsteps of fashionistas along the Promenade des Planches in seaside Deauville. Contemplate history as you visit the sites at the Normandy Beaches including Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach. See a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mont Saint Michel abbey. Learn about French history and royal life as you immerse yourself in Château de Chambord and its formal gardens. You'll also visit the Loire Valley's most famous castle, Château de Chenonceau and learn about the influence women had on this remarkable gem. World renowned cuisine, wine, scenery, architecture and history are among the many memorable gems which will be discovered on this meaningful vacation.
9 Days • fr. $2,899
Tour Includes
- TOUR Claude Monet’s rainbow-colored gardens
- EXPLORE Castle hallways in dreamy Châteaux country
- VISIT Abbey of Mont St. Michel
- WITNESS The beaches of Normandy
- TOUR UNESCO World Heritage Sites Mont Saint Michel, Paris Banks of the Seine, Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes (Chambord and Chenonceau Castle)
- GUIDED SIGHTSEEING Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées
- VISIT Courtyard of Les Invalides
- ORIENTATION WALK Rouen
- STROLL ALONG Promenade des Planches
- PAY RESPECT Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and American Cemetery
- SEE Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches
- WITNESS Canada House at Juno Beach
- EXPLORE Queen Matilda’s tapestry museum
- TOUR Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- INDULGE In wine tasting
- ENJOY Seine dinner cruise
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Le Méridien Etoile in Paris, France (3 nights)
- Royal Barriere Hotel in Deauville, France (1 night)
- Hôtel Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance in Caen, France (1 night)
- Hôtel Mercure Mont-Saint-Michel in Mont-Saint-Michel, France (1 night)
- Hotel Oceania L'univers in Loire Valley, France (2 nights)
Day 1
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Location Information Description
Paris, France
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 2
PARIS Location Information Description
Paris, France
Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides.
Breakfast
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 3
PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLE Location Information Description
Giverny, France
In Giverny visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet.
Location Information Description
Rouen, France
Orientation walk in Rouen. Free time for lunch.
Location Information Description
Deauville-les-Bains, France
Free time to walk along Deauville's Promenade des Planches.
Breakfast
Royal Barriere Hotel
Day 4
DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY BEACHES–CAEN Location Information Description
Normandy Beaches, France
Visit the beaches of Normandy including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave. See the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches and the Canada House at Juno Beach.
Location Information Description
Caen, France
Dinner at your Caen hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hôtel Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance
Day 5
CAEN–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL Location Information Description
Bayeux, France
In Bayeux visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry museum. Free time to browse.
Location Information Description
Mont Saint Michel, France
Guided visit at the Mont Saint Michel abbey.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hôtel Mercure Mont-Saint-Michel
Day 6
MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY Location Information Description
Angers, France
See the castle in Angers. Scenic drive en route to the Loire Valley.
Breakfast
Oceania l'Univers
Day 7
LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Location Information Description
Loire Valley, France
Visit the Chambord and Chenonceau Castles followed by a wine tasting in the Loire Valley.
Breakfast, Dinner
Oceania l'Univers
Day 8
LOIRE VALLEY–PARIS Location Information Description
Paris, France
Take advantage of free time this afternoon for shopping, museums or cafes. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city.
Breakfast, Dinner
Le Méridien Etoile
Day 9
PARIS Location Information Description
Paris, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
Important information:
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.