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FRANCE
PARIS: Paris to the Beaches of Normandy.
Discover the many faces of France on a single epic journey; taking you to the City of Lights with its renowned art and
Architecture. Idyllic Giverny immortalized by Monet’s brush and the historic Beaches of Normandy, site of the D-Day landing.
8 days from 12,995. Per person
Travel with your private party on the luxury tailor-made journey, departing when you choose and with local guides.
Leading the way to your interests.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY TAILOR MADE JOURNEY
- One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
- English Speaking Local Guides
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Full Breskisss Daly
- Entrance Fees and Taxes
- 24/7 ARK On-Call Support
Explore the iconic sights of Paris, including the Champs-Elysées and the Eiffel Tower
Walk in the footsteps of Louis XIV as you stroll the incomparable Palace of Versailles
Encounter the muse of a master as you browse Monet's house, studio and garden
Reflect on an era of profound sacrifice as you walk the beaches of D-Day and other World War Ii sites
Venture out to the tidal island village of Mont Saint-Michel and explore its historic abbey
Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1
ARRIVE PARIS, FRANCE
DAY 1
DAY 2
PARIS | MEET THE CITY OF LIGHT
DAY 2
DAY 3
VERSAILLES | PALACE OF THE SUN KING
DAY 3
DAY 4
GIVERNY | MONET LANDSCAPES
DAY 4
DAY 5
NORMANDY | D-DAY BEACHES
DAY 5
DAY 6
MONT SAINT-MICHEL | MEDIEVAL ABBEY
DAY 6
DAY 7
PARIS | EXPLORE PARIS AT YOUR LEISURE
DAY 7
DAY 8
DEPART PARIS
DAY 8
DAY 1
ARRIVE PARIS, FRANCE
Upon arrival at Paris Airport. you are met by your Guardian Angel and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel.
Relais Christine
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DAY 1
DAY 2
PARIS | MEET THE CITY OF LIGHT
Known as the City of Light, Paris boasts some of the most famous landmarks and museums in the world. Get your bearings with an orientation tour and drive past sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and the lle de Ia Cité. Here you pause to view the exterior of the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that has become one of the world's most recognizable places of worship, as they work to rebuild following the tragic fire of 2019. Your afternoon is free to roam the city, soaking up its unique atmosphere and style.
Relais Christine
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Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2
DAY 3
VERSAILLES | PALACE OF THE SUN KING
Situated to the southwest of Paris, Versailles is the location of the huge palace that was constructed in the 17th century for Louis XIV, the Sun King. It became the model for grand houses of royalty all over Europe. Take a tour of the opulent State Apartments that culminate in the magnificent Gallery of Mirrors. You may like to stroll in the formal ornamental gardens that are embellished with many. fountains, and see the Grand Canal that stretches into the distance across the park.
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DAY 3
DAY 4
GIVERNY | MONET LANDSCAPES
Join your English-speaking driver-guide for your transfer to Port-en-Bessin. Along the way, visit Giverny to see the house and gardens that inspired Monet. The house is decorated in the original color schemes Monet admired, with the famous Japanese bridge and water lily pond immortalized by the artist still to be seen in the gardens. Also stop in Honfleur, a delightful port town, where Yachts now replace the smugglers’ boats once common here, in one of the most painted and photographed harbors in the world. Visit the impressive Saint Catherine's Church, France's largest timber-built church as well a5 the numerous galleries that line the streets.
Chateau La Cheneviére
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Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
DAY 5
NORMANDY | D-DAY BEACHES
The numerous monuments and memorials in the Normandy coastal area bear witness to the fierce fighting that took place here during and after the D-Day Landings of World War Il. Spend the day exploring the American Sector to visit some of the most important sites of this pivotal point in the war. Start inland at the strategically important Sainte-Mére-£glise, where the US 82nd and 101st ‘Airborne Divisions parachuted in to help the village become one of the first in France to be liberated. Further eastward along the coast is the sector known as Omaha Beach, also captured by invading American forces, and where you examine several sites from both the German and U.S. perspectives. Learn about Operation Aquatint, a failed 1942 British raid on the area. Your day ends with a poignant visit to the U.S. Military Cemetery and Interpretation Center at Colleville-sur-Mer, the final resting place of over 8,300 U.S. soldiers, located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach.
Chateau La Cheneviére
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Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
DAY 6
MONT SAINT-MICHEL | MEDIEVAL ABBEY
Visit one of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel, a village perched on a tidal island located in the mouth of the River Couesnon. Surrounded by water and sand flats, the granite outcrop is crowned by an abbey that took more than 500 years to construct. Legend has it that Archangel Michael appeared to the Bishop of Avranches in 708, inspiring him to build there. Explore the steep, narrow, cobblestone streets and climb over 350 steps to reach the abbey, whose spire towers more than 500 feet above the surrounding bay.
Chateau La Cheneviére
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Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
DAY 7
PARIS | EXPLORE PARIS AT YOUR LEISURE
Return to Paris for an afternoon and evening at leisure, free to relax or explore on your own.
Relais Christine
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Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
DAY 8
DEPART PARIS
DAY 8