Viva France with Normandy

Arrival to Paris
As they say, Paris is always a good idea! Bonjour and welcome to the most romantic city in the world and the charming capital of France - Paris!

Upon arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Exploring Crème de la Crème of Louvre & the Latin Quarter 

After meeting your guide at the designated location, immerse yourself in the vibrant districts of Paris with a captivating walking tour of the Latin Quarter (5th) and Marais (4th). Begin your journey by experiencing the extraordinary Louvre Museum, effortlessly bypassing the lines with your skip-the-line tickets. Marvel at the crème de la crème collections, from the iconic Venus de Milo and Winged Victory to the enigmatic Portrait of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Afterward, savor a leisurely lunch at a charming local restaurant (not included), indulging in French culinary delights and taking time to relax and recharge. Then, continue your adventure along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Banks of the Seine River, immersing yourself in the Bohemian charm of the Latin Quarter. Explore the enchanting medieval streets and stone-paved alleyways, discovering the remarkable Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cité and other captivating sights like Hôtel de Ville, the Fountain of the Innocents, and Palais Royal on Ile Saint-Louis. Conclude the tour with a sense of fulfillment, leaving you with the rest of the day to bask in the beauty and grandeur of Paris at your own pace.

*The Louvre Museum is closed on Tuesdays."

Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts  

You will meet your guide in the city center to embark on a captivating walking tour of Paris, where you’ll immerse yourself in the charm of the Champs-Elysées (8th) and Eiffel Tower (7th) districts. Begin by admiring the prestigious Place Vendôme and Place de la Concorde, then take a leisurely stroll through the historic Tuileries Gardens, Paris's oldest park. Marvel at the architectural splendor of the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, two magnificent landmarks. Cross the ornate Pont Alexandre III and enjoy a delightful pause at a local café, where you can sip a steaming cup of coffee and savor French delicacies, indulging in the city’s renowned café culture.

Continue your exploration as you reach the captivating Place de Trocadéro, offering a mesmerizing view of the Eiffel Tower*. Conclude your tour, cherishing the beauty and allure of Paris.

Note: Tickets to the Eiffel Tower are not included in the city tour due to limited availability. Please inquire with your travel specialist about ticket options for your tour date if you would like to visit the Eiffel Tower. Upon request, tickets can be arranged for a visit after the guided tour. Your guide will escort you to the Eiffel Tower, where you’ll have free time for your visit.

Departure 

Following breakfast, you will meet your private driver, who will take you to the train station for your journey to Bayeux. 

Arrival and City Tour
Upon arrival to the train station meet your driver to have a transfer to the hotel.

You will meet your guide in the city center. Explore one of the few French towns that boast well-preserved 15th-century buildings. During a 2-hour walking tour, you will visit the main Cathedral, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, beautifully preserved timber-framed houses, mansions flanked with towers, elegant private residences, and medieval streets full of a palpable sense of history. After the city tour, the guide will leave you at the Tapestry Museum, where you will have an audioguide to assist you. Here, you can admire this key work of the Middle Ages, listed as a “World Heritage” by UNESCO.

Another museum we recommend for a visit is the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, with a vast exposition of military equipment and a display of the battle in chronological order.

Note: During ceremonies, an inside visit to the Cathedral is not available.

The Tapestry Museum will be closed starting September 1st, 2025, for at least two years. In its place, the tour will include visits to the Museum of Art and History and/or The Battle of Normandy Museum.

Tour to Mont Saint-Michel
Meet your private guide-driver in the city center and go on a tour of the Mont Saint-Michel, a magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery in Normandy. Upon arrival at the parking lot together with your guide-driver, you take a shuttle to Mont Saint-Michel as cars are not allowed to go on further. Here, you'll behold the iconic Gothic-style Benedictine abbey, a stunning architectural masterpiece constructed between the 11th and 16th centuries. The village nestled beneath its towering walls completes this picturesque scene. Mont Saint-Michel, perched on a rocky islet amidst vast sandbanks, is renowned for experiencing some of Continental Europe's highest spring tides. These tides, which surge powerfully between Normandy and Brittany, transform the landscape, elevating the sea level by an astonishing 15 meters between low and high tide, effectively turning Mont Saint-Michel into an island—an enchanting and natural wonder of the world.

D-Day Tour
Following breakfast, you'll meet your guide-driver in the city center for an immersive D-Day Tour—an homage to the historic Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. This monumental event marked the beginning of Western Europe's liberation from the clutches of Nazi Germany, a pivotal chapter in history. Throughout this journey, you will step onto the very ground where the D-Day landings, the Invasion, and the Battle of Normandy unfolded. Your pilgrimage will lead you to hallowed sites such as Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Ste Mère-Église, and Pointe du Hoc. Each of these locations bears witness to the bravery and sacrifice of those who embarked on this daring mission. The Colleville-sur-Mer US Cemetery, situated overlooking Omaha Beach, provides a poignant moment for reflection. To delve deeper into the history and heroism of D-Day, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église, where the courageous efforts of airborne divisions come to life, enriching your understanding of this momentous period in history.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Bayeux.