Europe

This trip is the perfect way to see the highlights of Paris plus the World War II landing beaches in Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley in a short amount of time. In Paris, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, then visit magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, and ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower during your guided sightseeing. Travel to Normandy, where World War II comes alive at the Normandy American Cemetery and the fascinating Memorial Museum for Peace. Next are Queen Mathilda’s Tapestry in Bayeux and the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel. Then, via Brittany into the Loire Valley, where a special “châteaux day” has been included: visit the jewel of the French Renaissance, Château Chambord, Catherine de Medici’s lovely Chenonceaux, and Clos Lucé to admire Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions. To top it off you’ll explore Chartres’ Cathedral and back in Paris, there is time to join an optional excursion to the Louvre Museum.

Meals
Breakfast - 7
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4

Standard Features
PARIS: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, ascend the Eiffel Tower
CAEN: Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace
NORMANDY BEACHES: Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and its visitor center
BAYEUX: Admire Queen Matilda's tapestry in the museum
MONT ST. MICHEL: Guided visit of the abbey
CHATEAUBRIANT: Morning break
ANGERS: Take pictures of the castle
CHATEAUX COUNTRY: Full-day guided sightseeing, visit the Chateaux of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Leonardo da Vinci's home of Clos Luce
CHARTRES: Visit the gothic cathedral
MEALS: Buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Paris
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.