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Paris, Normandy, & Châteaux Country
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: RC
Overview
Destination:
France,
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
April 2026 - October 2027
9 days from Paris to Paris
Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this fascinating 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.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Paris so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Orientation drive in Paris• Globus Choice excursions in Paris − included in your tour with your choice of a guided visit to a French perfumery with a “make your own scent” experience or a guided walking tour to discover the “Passages Couvert”• [LF] Dinner on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower• [LF] Scenic dinner cruise on the Seine River• [LF] Visit the home and gardens of the impressionist painter Claude Monet in Giverny• Orientation walk to see Rouen’s grand Gothic cathedral• Visit Deauville and Angers • Normandy Beach experience includes a visit to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave• Guided walking tour of Mont St. Michel• Guided visits of Chateau Chambord and Chateau Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, plus [LF] wine tasting
Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this fascinating 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.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Paris so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Orientation drive in Paris• Globus Choice excursions in Paris − included in your tour with your choice of a guided visit to a French perfumery with a “make your own scent” experience or a guided walking tour to discover the “Passages Couvert”• [LF] Dinner on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower• [LF] Scenic dinner cruise on the Seine River• [LF] Visit the home and gardens of the impressionist painter Claude Monet in Giverny• Orientation walk to see Rouen’s grand Gothic cathedral• Visit Deauville and Angers • Normandy Beach experience includes a visit to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave• Guided walking tour of Mont St. Michel• Guided visits of Chateau Chambord and Chateau Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, plus [LF] wine tasting
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- Full buffet breakfast daily, 4 Dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Welcome to Paris!
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
PARIS
Spend your day your way in Paris
Bonjour, Paris! Enjoy your day with an orientation drive to discover some of Paris’s iconic quarters. Explore more of Paris with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. (B,D)
Indulge in the ultimate Parisian experience with [LF] dinner on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower! * * For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.
Bonjour, Paris! Enjoy your day with an orientation drive to discover some of Paris’s iconic quarters. Explore more of Paris with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. (B,D)
Undercover shopping
Discover some of Paris's lesser-known gems-the "Passages Couvert", elaborate 19th-century covered shopping arcades. Stroll the walkways beneath glass rooftops with your Local Guide for stories about the curiosities and architectural innovations. Your experience also includes a delightful drink and sweet treat along the way.
Making scents in Paris
French parfum fills the air while breathing in the history and craftsmanship behind the art of French perfumery. Visit a charming perfume museum in the heart of Paris, then become a parfumier yourself and create your own custom fragrance to bottle as a special souvenir. Ooh, la la!
PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLE
A Big Impression
This morning, bid au revoir to Paris as you depart for Giverny to [LF] visit the home and gardens of master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Continue to Rouen, free time to try some local specialties for lunch and see some of the famous sights such as the Gros-Horloge and the Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Arrive in Deauville with free time to enjoy a walk along the Promenade des Planches. (B) 149 mi / 240 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEM Wander through the gardens which inspired Monet to create some of his most celebrated Impressionist paintings at his home in Giverny. This special retreat evokes the serenity and artistry of the natural world captured in the master’s works.
This morning, bid au revoir to Paris as you depart for Giverny to [LF] visit the home and gardens of master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Continue to Rouen, free time to try some local specialties for lunch and see some of the famous sights such as the Gros-Horloge and the Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Arrive in Deauville with free time to enjoy a walk along the Promenade des Planches. (B) 149 mi / 240 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEM Wander through the gardens which inspired Monet to create some of his most celebrated Impressionist paintings at his home in Giverny. This special retreat evokes the serenity and artistry of the natural world captured in the master’s works.
DEAUVILLE–EXCURSION TO NORMANDY BEACHES
Heroes & Hope for Peace
Embark on a moving journey to the legendary beaches of Normandy where brave Allied troops landed on D-Day, June 6,1944. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach with the Monument to the Brave, and experience the most moving site of the American Cemetery at Omaha. Continue to Arromanches and see the remains of Mulberry Harbor. (B,D) 112 mi / 180 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of heroes on the beaches of Normandy, where Allied Forces stormed the beach with courage and heroism in World War II. Visit the final resting place of American soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.
Embark on a moving journey to the legendary beaches of Normandy where brave Allied troops landed on D-Day, June 6,1944. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach with the Monument to the Brave, and experience the most moving site of the American Cemetery at Omaha. Continue to Arromanches and see the remains of Mulberry Harbor. (B,D) 112 mi / 180 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of heroes on the beaches of Normandy, where Allied Forces stormed the beach with courage and heroism in World War II. Visit the final resting place of American soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.
DEAUVILLE–MONT ST. MICHEL
Castle in The Sand
Travel through the Normandy countryside to spectacular Mont St. Michel which stands on an island at the mouth of the Couesnon River and accessed via a causeway. Enjoy some free time to explore before meeting your local guide for a walking tour that includes a visit of the Abbey. (B,D) 112 mi / 180 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE A real-life castle in the sand, magical Mont St. Michel Abbey sits on top of a tidal island on the coast of Normandy. Learn how this strategic position has protected it from being invaded but also has made it the ideal location for a place of confinement, as Napoleon converted the abbey into a prison for his enemies.
Travel through the Normandy countryside to spectacular Mont St. Michel which stands on an island at the mouth of the Couesnon River and accessed via a causeway. Enjoy some free time to explore before meeting your local guide for a walking tour that includes a visit of the Abbey. (B,D) 112 mi / 180 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE A real-life castle in the sand, magical Mont St. Michel Abbey sits on top of a tidal island on the coast of Normandy. Learn how this strategic position has protected it from being invaded but also has made it the ideal location for a place of confinement, as Napoleon converted the abbey into a prison for his enemies.
MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY
French Treasures & Views
Drive through the French countryside to Angers. Enjoy free time to admire the medieval castle, enjoy a spot of lunch, and stroll along the elegant streets. Continue with a scenic drive through the Loire Valley. (B) 217 mi / 350 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Historic tapestries, half- timbered houses and, of course, the Castle. Take all of this and much more in while you wander the charming cobble streets or walk along the banks of the Maine river. Make sure you don’t forget to bring your cameras with you!
Drive through the French countryside to Angers. Enjoy free time to admire the medieval castle, enjoy a spot of lunch, and stroll along the elegant streets. Continue with a scenic drive through the Loire Valley. (B) 217 mi / 350 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Historic tapestries, half- timbered houses and, of course, the Castle. Take all of this and much more in while you wander the charming cobble streets or walk along the banks of the Maine river. Make sure you don’t forget to bring your cameras with you!
LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY
French Country Homes
A real treat today, experience some of the highlights of the Loire Valley. Start with a guided visit of the lovely Chenonceau Castle, once owned by Catherine de Medici and known as the “Ladies' Chateau” having been owned and managed by various important female figures. [LF] Enjoy a well-deserved wine tasting experience before continuing for a guided visit to Chambord, one of the most recognizable French castles in the world! (B) 112 mi / 180 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Sip the very best in French wine in the picturesque French countryside along the Loire River Valley, where many stately castles dot the landscape. Hear about the history of the region that with more than 55.000 hectares of vineyards is France’s longest vineyard with an annual turnover of 320 million bottles of wine.
A real treat today, experience some of the highlights of the Loire Valley. Start with a guided visit of the lovely Chenonceau Castle, once owned by Catherine de Medici and known as the “Ladies' Chateau” having been owned and managed by various important female figures. [LF] Enjoy a well-deserved wine tasting experience before continuing for a guided visit to Chambord, one of the most recognizable French castles in the world! (B) 112 mi / 180 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Sip the very best in French wine in the picturesque French countryside along the Loire River Valley, where many stately castles dot the landscape. Hear about the history of the region that with more than 55.000 hectares of vineyards is France’s longest vineyard with an annual turnover of 320 million bottles of wine.
LOIRE VALLEY–PARIS
City Lights & River Nights
Return to Paris. Enjoy some free time this afternoon for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing. This evening, [LF] enjoy a dinner cruise on the River Seine, served with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks. (B,D)155 mi / 250 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES What better way to celebrate your visit to France than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship, while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appetit!
Return to Paris. Enjoy some free time this afternoon for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing. This evening, [LF] enjoy a dinner cruise on the River Seine, served with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks. (B,D)155 mi / 250 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES What better way to celebrate your visit to France than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship, while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appetit!
PARIS
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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