Day 1: Transfer to Brittany and Saint Malo
Arrival in Paris and reception and private transfer with an English-speaking driver-guide
Start of the itinerary in France
We will go to the city of Saint Malo
The walk along the adarve, the path at the top of the walls, offers magnificent panoramic views of the coast and the port.
True witnesses of history, other curiosities enrich the visit: Le Fort National and Grand Bé island, a few hundred meters off the North walls and accessible at low tide, the Saint-Vincent Cathedral, or even L’Hôtel de la Gicquelais , the house where the writer Chateaubriand was born.
Day 2: Dinard, Dinan and Mont Saint Michel and Transfer Normandy
Dinan city visit
Dinan is a medieval city with a fortified upper part and a lower port part, which was once an economic center in the region.
Next, we will visit the city of Dinard, which is a famous French resort located on the Emerald Coast.
Dinard became a meeting point for national and international high society.
From its peak, the city preserves beautiful mansions built overlooking the sea and which are protected by an “architectural, urban and landscape heritage protection area”.
We will continue our tour with a visit to Mont Saint Michel
A UNESCO heritage site, built between the sky and the sea, Mont Saint Michel has many legendary stories.
We will walk through its alleys, walls and staircases. We will also visit the Abbey.
Continuing our tour towards Normandy. We will check in to the luxurious city of Deauville.
Day 3 : Deauville and Trouville
Free day to explore the city of Deauville and Trouville
Day 4: Honfleur and Etretat
Visit of the port city of Honfleur
Honfleur is famous for its port, Le Vieux Bassin, and its picturesque slate-roofed houses.
Among the must-visits we can mention the Sainte-Catherine Church and the numerous art galleries.
Continuing our tour, we will visit the cliffs of Etretat.
With its majestic limestone cliffs, they attracted several writers and artists who sought inspiration there. Writers Victor Hugo, André Gide and impressionists Boudin, Pissaro and Monet are examples of those who were enchanted by the unique landscape of Etretat.
Day 5: Bayeux and D-Day beaches
We will visit the historic city of Bayeux
We will visit the places where the Battle of Normandy took place
We will visit the landing beaches, some of which still have visible remains scattered along the sand.
We will also visit the American Cemetery. Created to perpetuate the memory of those who fought in the Battle of Normandy, the site was also the setting for the epic film “Saving Private Ryan”.
We will end with a visit to Pointe du Hoc, a strategic point neutralized on June 6, 1944.
Day 6: First Day in Champagne
After check-out, we will go to the Champagne Region
Visit the city of Reims, one of the most important cities in Champagne and France. We will learn about the history of Reims Cathedral, with its unique Gothic architecture, it was chosen as the place of consecration of the French monarchy.
Visit to Epernay and tasting
Guided tour of the prestigious Moët & Chandon champagne facilities
Tasting included.
The comments during the visit to the champagne factories are made by the manufacturer’s own guides and contain historical and technical information, but your guide will translate all the information.
Attention: the temperature in the cellars varies between 9° and 14° C, both in summer and winter.
Day 7: Second day in Champagne
Guided tour of Hautvillers
After lunch, we will take you to the Marne Valley on a journey through the vineyards to meet another prestigious figure: Dom Pérignon, who completed the champagne elaboration process.
He highly contributed to the fame of Champagne and is now buried in the church of the former Benedictine abbey of Hautvillers.
Lunch with Champagne tasting
We will introduce you to the local specialties which will be three types of Champagne (Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de noirs and Rosé) from the main terroirs of the Champagne region, such as: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs.
Day 8: Fontainebleau Castle and Paris Transfer
We will visit Fontainebleau Castle.
The Palace of Fontainebleau, often compared to the Palace of Versailles, served as the royal residence for several monarchs, from Louis VII to Napoleon III. Its imposing halls, lush gardens and mix of architectural styles captivate visitors from all over the world.
We will transfer you to the airport or hotel in Paris
3 days