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Cosmos Paris, Normandy and the Loire (4750)

8 Day Tour from Paris to Paris 
This northern France tour is the perfect way for value-minded travel lovers to see the highlights of Paris plus the Loire Valley and Normandy. Beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks and fascinating history sum up this tour. You’ll visit some of northern France’s interesting and charming towns, including Rouen, best known for its connection to Joan of Arc. Here, step into the splendid Gothic cathedral, which was once the world’s tallest building and the subject of a series of Claude Monet’s paintings, just like the water garden in Giverny, depicted in some of his most famous canvases. Visit Honfleur, a romantic port city; Rennes, with its traditional, timber-framed houses; Blois, a picturesque town in the Loire Valley, with its renaissance castle located in the town center; and Chartres, famous for pilgrimages to its 13th-century gothic cathedral. In Bayeux, follow the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, listed by UNESCO. Admire the cathedral, ramparts, and ancient walls of St. Malo, a fortified seaside resort. Memories of World War II history come to life as you visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the landing beaches. Other highlights of this affordable France tour include picturesque Mont St. Michel, situated on a rocky isle with its world-famous abbey. Spend a day at leisure in Châteaux Country with the opportunity to take an optional excursion to discover the Château of Chenonceau, a 16th-century, fairytale castle with a moat, drawbridge, and towers. From historic sights to picturesque sceneries, this is a dream vacation!

Itinerary (2024)

Day 1ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
 Check into your hotel and use your CosmosGO app to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2PARIS
 Enjoy a full day to explore the “City of Light,” known in 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 iconic sights, including views of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Optional excursions are also available. (B)
Day 3PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–HONFLEUR–DEAUVILLE
 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). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur, situated on the Seine estuary, and then continue to the seaside resort of Deauville.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km (B,D)

NOTE:
*On departure November 8, due to closure of Giverny Gardens, a visit to D-Day Museum will be included instead.
Day 4DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL
 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. On to Bayeux, famed for its lacemaking 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. Then, discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by a causeway.
Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km (B)
Day 5MONT ST. MICHEL–ST. MALO–RENNES–CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY
 Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Later, visit Rennes with its traditional, timber-framed houses, then reach the enchanting Châteaux Country.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km (B)
Day 6CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY
 Spend a whole day at leisure or to take advantage of a fascinating optional excursion to some of the most celebrated castles of the Loire Valley: Château of Chenonceau, now privately owned, and Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life. (B,D)
Day 7CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–BLOIS–CHARTRES–PARIS
 Take a stroll around Blois, with its Renaissance castle, once occupied by Louis XII. Later, stop in Chartres, home of the famous Gothic cathedral, and arrive in Paris in time to enjoy an optional evening excursion.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km (B)
Day 8PARIS
 Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Included Cosmos Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 2 dinners

Cosmos Pricing Details

Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase

Cosmos Notes

Departure November 8 due to closure of Giverny Gardens - visit to D-Day Museum instead.

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Cosmos Tour Dates


Guaranteed Departure  indicates Guaranteed Departure
*Tour Land StartCosmos RetailRequest Quote
Guaranteed Departure 05/17/2024 $1,859.00
Guaranteed Departure 06/21/2024 $1,779.00
Guaranteed Departure 07/05/2024 $1,759.00
Guaranteed Departure 08/16/2024 $1,569.00
Guaranteed Departure 09/13/2024 $1,749.00
Guaranteed Departure 09/20/2024 $1,749.00
Guaranteed Departure 10/04/2024 $1,799.00
Guaranteed Departure 11/08/2024 $1,799.00
04/04/2025 $1,959.00
04/18/2025 $1,949.00
05/02/2025 $1,959.00
05/16/2025 $2,049.00
05/30/2025 $1,959.00
06/13/2025 $1,959.00
06/27/2025 $1,959.00
07/11/2025 $1,939.00
07/25/2025 $2,029.00
08/22/2025 $1,729.00
09/05/2025 $1,929.00
09/19/2025 $1,929.00
10/03/2025 $1,979.00
11/07/2025 $1,979.00
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