Paris, Normandy and the Loire

A guided city tour of Paris
Visit Monet's home and gardens in Giverny
A visit to the Rouen Cathedral
A visit to the resort towns of Honfleur and Deauville
A visit to the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach
A visit to the Tapestry Museum in Bayeux
A visit to Mont Michel
Explore the cathedral in St. Malo
See the colorful timber-framed houses in Rennes
Visit the Blois and Amboise chateaux in the Loire Valley
Visit the Chartres Cathedral with its brilliant stain glass windows.
Headsets throughout the tour.
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted above. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary. Gratuities are not included on Cosmos Lite vacations and are discretionary.
All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.

Buffet breakfasts daily; 2 dinners

Courtyard by Marriott Arcueil in Paris France (2 nights)
Ibis Deauville Hotel in Deauville (1 night)
Hotel Vert in Mont St. Michel (1 night)
Novotel Amboise Hotel in the Loire Valley (1 night)
Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Port D'Orleans (1 night)
The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.

ARRIVE IN PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

Check into your hotel and use your CosmosGO app to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Courtyard by Marriott Arcueil Hotel

PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

Enjoy a full day to explore the “City of Light”, known throughout the world for its fashion, art, museums, cuisine, and joie de vivre. Enjoy included sightseeing with a local expert to see many of the best-known Parisian sites, including views of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Optional excursions are also available.

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Courtyard by Marriott Arcueil Hotel

GIVERNY Destination Title

Giverny, France

Start the day with a visit to Giverny, home of impressionist painter Claude Monet. The famous Water Garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet’s finest work (gardens open from April to October).

ROUEN Destination Title

Rouen, France

Continue to Rouen, the vibrant capital of Normandy. Stroll through the city's historic quarters and and visit its great Cathedral, built in 1894.

HONFLEUR & DEAUVILLE Destination Title

Deauville-les-Bains, France

Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur, situated on the Seine estuary, and then continue to the stylish seaside resort of Deauville.It was here that many impressionist painters made their start. Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km

Breakfast, Dinner

Ibis Deauville Hotel

NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES Destination Title

Normandy Beaches, France

Visit the legendary beaches of Normandy, where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. The highlights are Arromanches and the American Cemetery at Omaha.

BAYEUX Destination Title

Bayeux, France

On to Bayeux, famed for its lace-making and the world-renowned Bayeux Tapestry depicting the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex—who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066 to conquer England.

MONT ST. MICHEL Destination Title

Mont Saint Michel, France

Then, discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by a causeway. Mont St. Michel is a magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay. Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km

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Hotel Vert

ST. MALO Destination Title

Saint Malo, France

Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its Cathedral and ancient walls. Walk through the cobble-stoned streets and step back in time in this quaint town.

RENNES Destination Title

Rennes, France

Later, visit Rennes with its traditional, colorful, timber-framed houses and take a wander around the medieval streets of this picture-perfect town.

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Destination Title

Loire Valley, France

Late in the day reach the enchanting Châteaux Country. This area is filled with magnificent chateaux, medieval towns with bustling markets, and some of the best wine in the world. Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km

Breakfast

Novotel Amboise

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Destination Title

Loire Valley, France

Spend a whole day at leisure or to take advantage of a fascinating optional excursion to Château of Chenonceau, now privately owned, and the most visited castle of the Loire Valley. Visit Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life.

Breakfast, Dinner

Novotel Amboise

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–BLOIS–CHARTRES–PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

Visit picturesque Blois with its renaissance castle, once occupied by Louis XII. Later, stop in Chartres, home of the famous gothic cathedral. Arrive in Paris to enjoy an optional evening excursion. Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km

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Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Port D'Orleans

PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

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