Northern France Express - 6 Days

Upon arrival at Paris Orly Airport or Charles de Gaulle Airport, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to unwind at a Parisian café, sample local pastries or wine, enjoy a stroll along the Seine, or begin exploring iconic neighbourhoods.

Please note: This tour is conducted in English. However, dependent on the mix of the group, touring may also be bilingual, in one additional language as well as English. Please be aware that the order of visits may change depending on opening hours, etc.

After breakfast, we’ll begin a guided sightseeing tour of Paris starting at Place de Sydney with a panoramic bus ride past landmarks including the Quai de Branly Museum, Pont de l’Alma, and Trocadéro square for stunning views of the Eiffel Tower. We’ll continue past the Arc de Triomphe, along the Champs Elysées and the Seine, passing Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, and the Louvre’s exterior, before heading to Ile de la Cité and the iconic Notre-Dame. The bus tour ends at the Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower.

Next, we’ll board a Bateaux Parisiens cruise for a one-hour narrated journey along the Seine. You can enjoy views of key monuments such as the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower from the water.

Finally, we’ll visit the Eiffel Tower with skip-the-line access to the second-level observation deck at 150 metres. Take in panoramic views of the city, after which you’re free to continue exploring the tower at your own pace.

Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Caen.Today, we’ll depart at 7:15 AM from 22 rue Jean Rey in central Paris by air-conditioned coach for a 2-hour journey to Rouen. There, we shall enjoy a guided walking tour of the medieval old town, featuring the Gros Horloge the astronomical clock, Rouen Cathedral, and the historic market square.

We’ll then continue towards Honfleur, crossing the Pont de Normandie. Upon arrival, you’ll have free time for lunch and to explore the Vieux Bassin, also known as the old harbour, featuring colourful half-timbered houses and art galleries.

In the afternoon, we continue to the Beaches of Normandy. We'll visit Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and Arromanches, where we’ll see the remains of the artificial Mulberry Harbour built by the Allies. There will also be a stop at the Visitor Centre to deepen our understanding of D-Day. Afterwards, we travel to Caen for check in and dinner.

Caen - Saint-Malo - Angers. Today, we’ll head south to Saint-Malo. On arrival, we will enjoy a guided tour along the coastal city walls and visit key landmarks including the Cathedral and the National Fort, once the site of pirate battles. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time to explore and have lunch.

In the afternoon, we shall continue to Mont Saint Michel, a rocky island known for its winding streets and striking Benedictine Abbey. We will then follow our guide through its medieval lanes and hear stories of legends that have inspired countless artists and filmmakers. Later, we shall reboard the coach for the journey to Angers.

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Angers - Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris. After breakfast, we’ll head to the elegant Château de Chenonceau, where you’ll have some free time for lunch before joining a guided tour. Spanning the Cher River with graceful arches, it’s one of France’s most iconic and visited castles.

Next, we’ll continue to the impressive Château de Chambord for a guided visit, featuring its famous double helix staircase, believed to be designed by Leonardo da Vinci. After exploring this architectural masterpiece, we’ll return to Paris, arriving around 9pm. From there, make your own way to the hotel.

After your final breakfast, depending on your departure flight time, you might have some time for some last-minute shopping, exploring, or relaxing before your onward transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!