Mont Saint-Michel & Chateaux Country 3-Day Tour from Paris Mont Saint-Michel & Chateaux Country 3-Day Tour - English
ID: GYG10763-10763
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
3 days
Description
Explore the history of France on a 3-day excursion to Normandy and the Loire Valley. Travel back in time, with tours of Mont Saint-Michel, Château de Langeais, the city of Rouen, D-Day Landing Beaches, and more.
Drive through the beautiful French countryside to discover Middle Age and Gothic-inspired architecture, and learn the intriguing history of Normandy and France from an expert guide.
Cross to the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel, and soak up the refinement of prestigious Loire Valley castles, such as the vast royal Château de Chambord.
Day 1 (Friday):
Traveling by luxury air-conditioned coach, depart Paris via the western districts and take the Normandy motorway as far as Mont Saint-Michel. Arriving at approximately midday, stop for lunch at the 4-star Relais Saint Michel, offering fantastic views across to the island.
After lunch, ascend to the Abbey on the summit of the mount for a guided visit of its Gothic and Romanesque interior. Enjoy some time at leisure exploring the narrow, hilly streets before your departure for Angers, cradle of the Plantagenet dynasty, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Hotel Mercure Lac de Maine (or similar accommodation).
Day 2 (Saturday):
After a hearty breakfast, drive to Langeais, passing Cunault and Saumur en route. Driving by vineyards, enjoy views of romantic castles on the horizon. Arrive at Château de Langeais to explore one of the best-known examples of late medieval architecture.
Continue with a guided visit of Clos-Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last dwelling place. Stroll through the stunnning gardens of Villandry, and visit the old historic district of Tours on the lower reaches of the Loire.
An evening meal will be served at your overnight stop in Tours at the Hotel Mercure.
Day 3 (Sunday):
Take a guide tour of the Château de Chenonceau, built on the site of an old mill across the River Cher. Continue to the decorative Château de Cheverny, used by Tintin creator, Hergé as the inspiration for his fictional Château de Moulinsart.
After lunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubert, go to the Château de Chambord to explore the largest and most imposing castle in the Loire Valley. Admire the distinctive French Renaissance architecture, which blends impressively with traditional medieval forms.
Highlights
- Explore the fairytale castles of the Loire Valley
- Visit the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel for a guided tour of the Gothic abbey
- Contemplate on Omaha Beach
- Explore Rouen and Honfleur on a guided tour
- Visit the dreamy Château de Chenonceau, built across the River Cher
- Discover the vast château and gardens of Château de Chambord
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Visit Mont-Saint-Michel, 3 castles, and the towns of Rouen and Saint Malo
• Monuments include inheritance of the Medieval and Renaissance periods
• Free time to buy souvenirs at a full range of shops around the different places visited
• Comfortable clothing and good shoes recommended
• No triple room available
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Hotel Pullman Tour Eiffel, 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris. Your guide will be holding a sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
