12-Day Paris, Normandy & Loire Valley

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Today after breakfast, you'll meet your local guide for a private walking tour in the Marais. Your guide will take you through the lively and trendy streets; starting from the Saint-Paul Saint-Louis church, the oldest Jesuit art heirloom in Paris, to the Place des Vosges. After lunch, you'll continue the day with a cheese and wine experience with a ‘Cheese master’. You will discover the secrets of cheese maturing in an exceptional 17th-century vaulted cellar.

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This morning after breakfast, you'll meet your local guide for a two-hour private walking tour in the most artistic area of Paris: Montmartre. In the early 20th century, Montmartre attracted many famous artists like Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas and more. Your guide will be able to tell you many fun and historical facts along the way. After lunch, you'll meet the 'Iron Lady'. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, you’ll be able to recognise many famous monuments.

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After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to one of the best Paris highlights, the Le Louvre Museum. Reach the lively Rue de Rivoli where stands the Parisian museum with its famous pyramid. You'll travel through time with your guide in the world’s most visited museum filled with over 7,000 pieces of art across the many rooms and once was home to French heads of state until 1870. The rest of the day will then be free to spend as you wish.

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This morning, your chauffeur will drop you off in front of a typical French bakery where you will meet a professional baker. You'll learn how to create and bake the traditional French baguette and puff pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat but also master sourdough. At the end of the class, you’ll even be able to leave with your own baguette. The afternoon will be free to relax, go shopping or explore the city further.

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After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the train station to take the train to Normandy. The train journey will take around two and a half hours. Once settled in your charming B&B, you can take some time to discover on your own the lovely town of Bayeux and visit the famous Bayeux Tapestry. In the evening, you can enjoy homecooked food at the guesthouse or a local restaurant.

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After breakfast, you'll head out for a full-day, small-group tour of the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy. Your local guide will help you to understand the details of Operation Overlord. At every stop, your guide will explain the situation and the strategy on both sides. You’ll be able to visit the German Cemetery, St Mère church, Utah beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and you'll have some free time to walk around at each site.

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After breakfast, you will be picked up for a full-day, small-group tour to Mont Saint-Michel. Here, you'll discover this granitic island in the middle of a huge bay which used to be used as a prison. After climbing the steps, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view. After visiting this magical place, your guide will take you through the narrow-cobbled streets around the village and explain the history of this unique place.

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After breakfast, your chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the train station. From here, you'll take the train to the Loire Valley with 1st class seats. Once you have arrived in Amboise at your charming four-star boutique hotel, you'll take some time to discover on your own the town of Amboise and its Royal Castle. You can also visit the Clos Luce where Leonardo Da Vinci spent the last years of his life.

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After breakfast, your local wine specialist will pick you up at your hotel for an organic wine tasting and lunch in the vineyards. You'll learn about the winemaking processes and taste many wines. You will be able to try the best local produce for lunch (rillettes, smoked fishes from the Loire River and local goat cheeses). After a delicious lunch, you'll head out on a bike ride along the Loire River to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the Loire-Valley.

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This morning, you'll meet your driver-guide in Amboise for a tour to Chenonceau and Chambord. You'll start the day with Chenonceau Castle, one of the most exquisite chateaus in the Loire Valley. After lunch in Ambiose tasting wine and local produce, you'll visit Chambord Castle, a unique monument by its architecture and proportions. In the evening, you may want to take a ride on a hot air balloon at sunset to say goodbye to France while admiring the Loire countryside from above.