Tour code: BLBPP5
La Belle France
Overview
Step into a land of renowned artists and royal crusaders, hilltop monasteries and valley castles. This tour takes us from France’s dramatic northern shores to château-sprinkled countryside, breaking off to see WWII sites, explore centuries-old villages and sample home-grown delicacies.
For those departing on or after 4 September 2025, please note that the Bayeux Tapestry will be closed for renovations. Instead, you’ll visit the fascinating Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy on Day 4 and learn all about the military operations of the famous WWII battle.
- Tour Starts/Ends
- 1 Overnight Stop
- Day Stop
Tour Highlights
- Wander the enchanting island village of Mont Saint-Michel
- Enjoy a tasting session at a local winery in the Loire Valley
- Be inspired by the vivid colours of Claude Monet's estate in Giverny
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Paris (France)
Welcome to the City of Lights. After meeting the group at our hotel, we'll get to know each other over a sumptuous welcome dinner. Bon appétit! Accommodation: Best Western Hôtel Ronceray-Opéra (or similar)
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Meals
- Dinner
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Meals
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Day 2 - Paris – Honfleur
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Day 3 - Honfleur – Normandy – Honfleur
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Day 4 - Honfleur – Normandy Beaches and Bayeux – Arromanches-les-Bains
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Day 5 - Arromanches-les-Bains – Mont Saint-Michel and Dol-de-Bretagne – Dinan
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Day 6 - Dinan
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Day 7 - Dinan – Angers – Chinon
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Day 8 - Chinon – Château de Villandry – Chinon
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Day 9 - Chinon – Château de Chenonceau and Amboise – Montlouis-sur-Loire
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Day 10 - Montlouis-sur-Loire – Chartres – Paris
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation
- 9 nights in hand-picked accommodation