Normandy, Brittany & Châteaux Country with London (RCE)

12 days from Paris to London

2023 Tour Details

Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this colorful tour of France invites you to survey the sensuous land and pick the perfect bouquet. Fragrant gardens and aromatic wines are just the beginning of the sweet experiences that await from the City of Light to the sunlit regions of Normandy, and the Loire Valley. Tiptoe through the tulips at Claude Monet’s rainbow-colored gardens, float down the castle hallways in dreamy Châteaux country, and swirl and sip your way from the lively cafés of Paris to the storied wineries of the French countryside. Traveling from the Seine to the sea, we’ve handpicked the best coastal experiences—the resort town of Deauville, the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel, and the poignant beaches of Normandy, site of the Allied Forces’ D-Day invasions during World War II.

While you’re sampling soufflé and champagne, why not indulge in shepherd’s pie and shandy, too? It’s easy when you add a 3-night Monograms vacation to London to your tour of France. Board the high-speed Eurostar train for guided sightseeing and ample time on your own to explore the palaces, pubs, and pints that await.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

PARIS
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the courtyard of Les Invalides

GIVERNY
LF Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet
ROUEN
Walking tour, admire the façade of the cathedral

DEAUVILLE
Orientation

NORMANDY BEACHES
Visit Juno Beach Center and Park, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach with the Monument to the Braves, and the American Cemetery and Memorial

BAYEUX
Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry in the Tapestry Museum

MONT ST. MICHEL
Guided visit of the abbey

CHÂTEAUBRIANT
Morning break

ANGERS
Take pictures of the castle

LOIRE VALLEY
Full-day guided sightseeing excursion, visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles

CIVRAY DE TOURAINE
LF Wine tasting at the Père Auguste wine cellar

CHARTRES
Visit the gothic cathedral

PARIS-LONDON
By high-speed Eurostar Train

LONDON
Guided sightseeing including famous landmarks

Notes:

  • For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Paris program cannot be excluded.
  • 1944-2019 75th Anniversary Year of D-Day Landing in Normandy

Transportation:

Motorcoach; high-speed Eurostar train. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2

PARIS PARIS 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 Breakfast

Day 3

PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLE GIVERNY LF Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet.
ROUEN Orientation walk. Free time for lunch.
DEAUVILLE Free time to walk along the Promenade des Planches.
Breakfast Breakfast
149 mi / 240 km

Day 4

DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY BEACHES–CAENNORMANDY BEACHES Visit 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.
CAEN Dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
112 mi / 180 km

Day 5

CAEN–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL BAYEUX Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry museum. Free time to browse.
MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit at the abbey.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
99 mi / 160 km

Day 6

MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY ANGERS See the castle. Scenic drive en route to the Loire Valley.
Breakfast Breakfast
217 mi / 350 km

Day 7

LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY LOIRE VALLEY Visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles followed by LF a wine tasting.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
112 mi / 180 km

Day 8

LOIRE VALLEY–PARIS PARIS Free time this afternoon. This evening, enjoy LF a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner 155mi / 250km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Paris with an excursion to the Louvre Museum. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 9

PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to the Monograms portion of your vacation. Travel from Paris to London by Eurostar train (Standard class). Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 10

LONDON Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past London’s famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays).
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

LONDON Full day at leisure for you to enjoy the very best of London. Your Local Hosts have many recommendations.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 12

LONDON Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

PHILIPPE TOUZET

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"A native of France, Philippe is an expert at showing visitors the very best of his country. From Paris' major attractions-the Louvre with its celebrated Mona Lisa, the Arc de Triomphe, iconic Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame Cathedral-to the must-see highlights outside the city-Louis XIV's opulent Palace of Versailles, the French Riviera, WWII landing beaches at Normandy, and the fantastic châteaux, wine regions, and places to savor French cuisine-he is eager to reveal the true spirit of France."

Tour Director -  PHILIPPE TOUZET

RICCARDO CAMILLONI

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

"I grew up in Rome. Early on I learned the beauty of art and history and discovered my passion for hospitality. Touring in France gives me the pleasure of sharing a country I love with guests, whilst also allowing me to practice my third language and continue to deepen my knowledge of the country. It is always an honor to escort guests to the landing beaches and speak about the liberation of Europe through the pivotal Normandy allied invasion! This is when I feel the privilege of being some sort of "ambassador in time" on behalf of my generation and country."

Tour Director -  RICCARDO CAMILLONI

 Accommodations

PARIS

LE MERIDIEN ETOILE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

DEAUVILLE

ROYAL BARRIERE

Hotel as shown or similar
Deluxe
  Free Wifi

CAEN

MERCURE CAEN CENTRE PORT DE PLAISANCE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

MONT ST. MICHEL

MERCURE MONT ST.MICHEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

LOIRE VALLEY

OCéANIA L\'UNIVERS

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

LONDON

MILLENNIUM GLOUCESTER

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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