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Paris, Normandy & Châteaux Country with London 2027
12 days from Paris to London
Tour Description:
Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this fascinating tour of France invites you to survey the sensuous land and pick the perfect bouquet. Fragrant gardens and aromatic wines are just the beginning of the sweet experiences that await from the City of Light to the sunlit regions of Normandy, and the Loire Valley. Tiptoe through the tulips at Claude Monet’s rainbow-colored gardens, float down the castle hallways in dreamy Châteaux country, and swirl and sip your way from the lively cafés of Paris to the storied wineries of the French countryside. Traveling from the Seine to the sea, we’ve handpicked the best coastal experiences—the resort town of Deauville, the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel, and the poignant beaches of Normandy, site of the Allied Forces’ D-Day invasions during World War II.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Paris so you can plan your day your way. While you’re sampling soufflé and champagne, why not indulge in shepherd’s pie and shandy, too? It’s easy when you add a 3-night extension to London to your tour of France. Board the high-speed Eurostar train to London, where you’ll join a guided sightseeing and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Then, have ample time on your own to explore the palaces, pubs, and pints that await.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 16 Apr 27 — Wednesday 28 Apr 27 | Starting at $5,349 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 23 Apr 27 — Wednesday 05 May 27 | Starting at $5,349 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 Apr 27 — Wednesday 12 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,069 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 07 May 27 — Wednesday 19 May 27 | Starting at $5,419 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 14 May 27 — Wednesday 26 May 27 | Starting at $5,399 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 21 May 27 — Wednesday 02 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,399 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 May 27 — Wednesday 09 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,429 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Jun 27 — Wednesday 16 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 11 Jun 27 — Wednesday 23 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 18 Jun 27 — Wednesday 30 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 25 Jun 27 — Wednesday 07 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,459 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 Jul 27 — Wednesday 14 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,439 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 09 Jul 27 — Wednesday 21 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,329 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 13 Aug 27 — Wednesday 25 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,779 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 27 Aug 27 — Wednesday 08 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,189 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 03 Sep 27 — Wednesday 15 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,449 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Wednesday 22 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Sep 27 — Wednesday 29 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Sep 27 — Wednesday 06 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,439 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 01 Oct 27 — Wednesday 13 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 08 Oct 27 — Wednesday 20 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 15 Oct 27 — Wednesday 27 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 22 Oct 27 — Wednesday 03 Nov 27 | Starting at $5,059 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Orientation drive in Paris• Globus Choice excursions in Paris − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour to discover the “Passages Couvert” or a guided visit to a French perfumery with a “make your own scent” experience • [LF] Dinner on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower• [LF] Scenic dinner cruise on the Seine River• [LF] Visit the home and gardens of the impressionist painter Claude Monet in Giverny• Orientation walk to see Rouen’s grand Gothic cathedral• Normandy Beach experience includes a visit to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave• Guided walking tour of Mont St. Michel• Guided visits of Chateau Chambord and Chateau Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, plus [LF] wine tasting• Guided sightseeing of London includes St. Paul’s Cathedral• Visit Deauville and Angers • High-speed Eurostar train between Paris and London
Notes:
Participation in the Mont St. Michel visit requires walking uphill with many steps and may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain. For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. To make your Eurostar train journey more comfortable between Paris and London, one piece of luggage per person will be transferred between one hotel and another, to your destination hotel using a luggage transfer service. We cannot guarantee that this luggage will arrive at the hotel at the same time as you; traffic, the border crossing, and other logistical issues can delay it. On occasions this luggage may arrive in the evening, we therefore suggest keeping a few essential personal items in your hand luggage. Conditions apply.
Participation in the Mont St. Michel visit requires walking uphill with many steps and may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain. For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. To make your Eurostar train journey more comfortable between Paris and London, one piece of luggage per person will be transferred between one hotel and another, to your destination hotel using a luggage transfer service. We cannot guarantee that this luggage will arrive at the hotel at the same time as you; traffic, the border crossing, and other logistical issues can delay it. On occasions this luggage may arrive in the evening, we therefore suggest keeping a few essential personal items in your hand luggage. Conditions apply.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
Day 2 PARIS
Spend your day your way in Paris Bonjour, Paris! Start your day with a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. Explore more of Paris with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Undercover shopping
Discover some of Paris¿s lesser-known gems-the ¿Passages Couvert,¿ elaborate 19th-century covered shopping arcades. Stroll the walkways beneath glass rooftops with your Local Guide for stories about the curiosities and architectural innovations. Enjoy a drink and sweet treat at the Galerie Vivienne!
Making scents in Paris
French parfum fills the air while breathing in the history and craftsmanship behind the art of French perfumery. Visit a charming perfume museum in the heart of Paris, then become a parfumier yourself and create your own custom fragrance to bottle as a special souvenir. Ooh, la la!
Indulge in the ultimate Parisian experience with [LF] dinner on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower! * (B,D)
* For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 3 PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLE
A Big Impression This morning, bid au revoir to Paris as you depart for Giverny to [LF] visit the home and gardens of master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Continue to Rouen, free time to try some local specialties for lunch and see some of the famous sights such as the Gros-Horloge and the Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Arrive in Deauvillew with free time to enjoy a walk along the Promenade des Planches. (B)
149 mi / 240 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEM Wander through the gardens which inspired Monet to create some of his most celebrated Impressionist paintings at his home in Giverny. This special retreat evokes the serenity and artistry of the natural world captured in the master’s works
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BreakfastDay 4 DEAUVILLE–EXCURSION TO NORMANDY BEACHES
Heroes & Hope for Peace Embark on a moving journey to the legendary beaches of Normandy where brave Allied troops landed on D-Day, June 6,1944. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach with the Monument to the Brave, and experience the most moving site of the American Cemetery at Omaha. Continue to Arromanches and see the remains of Mulberry Harbor. (B,D)
112 mi / 180 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of heroes on the beaches of Normandy, where Allied Forces stormed the beach with courage and heroism in World War II. Visit the final resting place of American soldiers who gave their lives for freedom
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 DEAUVILLE–MONT ST. MICHEL
Castle in The Sand Travel through the Normandy countryside to spectacular Mont St. Michel which stands on an island at the mouth of the Couesnon River and accessed via a causeway. Enjoy some free time to explore before meeting your local guide for a walking tour that includes a visit of the Abbey. (B,D)
112 mi / 180 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE A real-life castle in the sand, magical Mont St. Michel Abbey sits on top of a tidal island on the coast of Normandy. Learn how this strategic position has protected it from being invaded but also has made it the ideal location for a place of confinement, as Napoleon converted the abbey into a prison for his enemies
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Breakfast DinnerDay 6 MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY
French Treasures & Views Drive through the French countryside to Angers. Enjoy free time to admire the medieval castle, enjoy a spot of lunch, and stroll along the elegant streets. Continue with a scenic drive through the Loire Valley. (B)
217 mi / 350 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Historic tapestries, half- timbered houses and, of course, the Castle. Take all of this and much more in while you wander the charming cobble streets or walk along the banks of the Maine river. Make sure you don’t forget to bring your cameras with you!
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BreakfastDay 7 LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY
French Country Homes A real treat today, experience some of the highlights of the Loire Valley. Start with a guided visit of the lovely Chenonceau Castle, once owned by Catherine de Medici and known as the “Ladies Chateau” having been owned and managed by various important female figures. [LF] Enjoy a well-deserved wine tasting experience before continuing for a guided visit to Chambord, one of the most recognizable French castles in the world! (B)
112 mi / 180 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Sip the very best in French wine in the picturesque French countryside along the Loire River Valley, where many stately castles dot the landscape. Hear about the history of the region that with more than 55.000 hectares of vineyards is France’s longest vineyard with an annual turnover of 320 million bottles of wine
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BreakfastDay 8 LOIRE VALLEY–PARIS
City Lights & River Nights Return to Paris. Enjoy some free time this afternoon for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing. This evening, [LF] enjoy a dinner cruise on the River Seine, served with incredible sights of celebrated landmarks. (B,D)
155 mi / 250 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES What better way to celebrate your visit to France than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship, while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appetit!
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND
Cheers, London! Say au revoir to Paris as you board the high-speed Eurostar Train to London, arriving in the afternoon. Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon and evening to start discovering some of London’s many attractions. (B)
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BreakfastDay 10 LONDON
Traditions on the Thames Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon and evening, why not try a typical pub lunch or take a stroll along the Thames or in one of the Royal Parks.
(B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art – from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher
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BreakfastDay 11 LONDON
London Calling A whole day to do as you please. Explore more on your own and get better acquainted with this fascinating city or join one of the optional excursions on offer. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shoppes are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park’s lush gardens or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain’s most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea
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BreakfastDay 12 LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Paris | Deauville | Mont St. Michel | Loire Valley | Paris | London |
AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
6 rue Gustave Charpentier Paris France
This modern property places guests in the epicenter of the style and energy of the 17th arrondissement, just steps away from the Porte Maillot metro offering easy access to the city's famous attractions. Spacious air-conditioned guestrooms feature pillow top beds with premium duvets, LED TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers or baths. The main restaurant serves bistro-style dishes and the vibrant bar offers a happy hour and snacks. There is a fitness center and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
6 rue Gustave Charpentier Paris France
This modern property places guests in the epicenter of the style and energy of the 17th arrondissement, just steps away from the Porte Maillot metro offering easy access to the city's famous attractions. Spacious air-conditioned guestrooms feature pillow top beds with premium duvets, LED TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers or baths. The main restaurant serves bistro-style dishes and the vibrant bar offers a happy hour and snacks. There is a fitness center and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
