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Sample package
Paris, Loire & Normandy - 9 days / 7 nights
DAY 1
On arrival at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport you will be met by your bus driver OR your tour leader who will escort you to your private motorcoach and your accommodation in Paris.
P.M.: This afternoon begins with a popular promenade on the “Champs Elysées” between the Concorde Square, and the “Arc de Triomphe”. Enjoy the “Champs Élysées” by night before going back to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight in Paris.
DAY 2
A.M.: Ascension of the Eiffel tower (not included). Discover the Trocadéro.
P.M.: Discovery of the Ile de la Cité. Visit the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. Visit the surroundings ; City Hall Place, Luxembourg gardens, Pantheon and the crypt of the Pantheon.
Evening: Cruise on the Seine. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
DAY 3
A.M.: Breakfast and departure for Loire Valley. Arrival in Chartres and guided tour of Chartres cathedral which is one of the most beautiful cathedral in France.
P.M.: Departure for Chambord. Enjoy a guided tour 
to discover a part of the 365 fireplaces and 440 rooms of the castle. Continuation towards Chenonceau that has been created by a series of women designers. Chenonceau’s beautiful setting makes it the most popular of the châteaux. Finally, at the end of the afternoon, visit the Vouvray cellar then transfer towards Tours for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4
A.M.: Departure in the direction of Saint-Malo. Arrival around 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Saint-Malo is the ultimate oceanside getaway. Enjoy its sandy beaches and crystalline bluewaters, as well as its historic centre-ville.
P.M.: This afternoon begins with a guided tour of Saint-Malo followed-up by a guided visit of the Saint-Malo Museum located near the fortified city.
Dinner and overnight in Saint-Malo.
DAY 5
A.M.: Departure towards Mont St-Michel. The fortified island of Mont St-Michel is a dazzling 8th century labyrinth of stone arches, spires and stairways that climb up to the abbey. After your unguided visit of the monument, enjoy a promenade at the D-Day 
beaches.
P.M.: Stop at Arromanches. Discover the remnants of the artificial Winston port built by the British in a single day to provide shelter while the Allies unloaded their supplies. Then continuation towards Honfleur, famous beach resorts. After those visits, arrival in Dieppe.
Dinner and overnight in Dieppe.
DAY 6
A.M.: Visit Dieppe and discover the beach where the “Canadian raid” has been droped in August 19th 1942. Discover the Canadian Square. Departure for Parisian area.
P.M.: Arrival at Versailles where your group will enjoy a guided tour of the Palace, Hall of Mirrors, gardens
(independent visit) and King’s apartments. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
DAY 7
A.M.: This morning begins with an independent tour of the Louvre. The museum is one of the most important monument in Paris.
P.M.: This afternoon, your group will have the choice to visit one of these two attractions.
1) The Catacombs OR 2) The Cité des Sciences
After, you will have free time in Paris. Discovery of Montmartre. The Sacred-Heart Basilica. Nearby, Place du Tertre features outdoor cafes and sketches artists. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
DAY 8
Transfer to the airport.
