Paris — Giverny — Etretat — Honfleur — Bayeux

Paris - 07:00 - 07:30 Boarding and Departure to Giverny

MEETING POINT N 1: 07:00am to 07:10am boarding at the Mercedes minibus at the OPERA GARNIER STEPS, the main facade of the Opera building in front of Metro OPERA.

MEETING POINT N 2: 07:20am to 07:30am boarding at the Mercedes minibus at the Arc de Triomphe Etoile, first 10 meters of the avenue FRIEDLAND.

07:30 Departure to Giverny, the country home of Claude Monet. The guide will welcome participants and provide general information about French history and Impressionism en route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours (70 km). Important Notice: All entrance tickets and visits are included. For hotel accommodation, you can reserve it yourself or purchase a Hotel Accommodation Package on our website for a 3 or 4-star hotel in Bayeux for 2 nights.

Fondation Claude Monet - 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny and visit to Claude Monet’s historic house to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Step into Claude Monet’s studio, where his artistic genius came to life, wander through the enchanting Norman flower gardens, and marvel at the iconic water lilies in the picturesque pond.

11:00 Departure to Etretat. It takes about 2.5 hours (155 km).

Etretat - 13:30 - 16:00 Arrival at Etretat. Walk to the famous Cliffs. Enjoy breathtaking views and relax. Walk to the beach & Cliffs and have free time for lunch. Étretat is renowned for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. Etretat was a popular spot in the past for impressionist artists including Claude Monet - the founder of French Impressionist painting. Today it is a classic seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach or climb for excellent views.

16:00 Departure to Honfleur. It takes about 1 hour (45 km).

Honfleur - 17:00 - 18:30 Walking tour in Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur - the main defensive port of Normandy in the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The city changed hands several times during The Hundred Years War. In the XV century, French pirates - corsairs ravaged the English coast. Later, in the XVII—XVIII centuries, the city became significantly wealthy through trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city’s economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most well-known tourist cities in Normandy. The walking city tour takes about 1 hour.

18:30 Departure to Bayeux. It takes 1.5 hours (95 km).

Bayeux - 20:00 Hotel accommodation in Bayeux according to the chosen option.

Bayeux — Utah Beach Landing Museum — Airborne Museum — Pointe du Hoc — Normandy American Cemetery — Overlord — Omaha

Bayeux - 07:30 Departure from Bayeux to Utah Beach. It takes one hour (60 km).

Utah Beach - 08:30 - 09:00 Utah Beach and its Monuments. Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time for learning about Utah Beach. Utah Beach is next to Omaha Beach and the westernmost of the Five Normandy D-Day Beaches, now home to many museums, memorials, and monuments. Utah Beach was the first beach stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on 6 June 1944 to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep water port. Utah Beach casualties were relatively light with 197 (including 60 missing). The units that landed on Utah Beach include: 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment, and 70th Tank Battalion.

Near the UTAH BEACH Landing Museum, you can discover many important monuments. Normandy’s Utah Beaches are wide and clear, making it easy to imagine the events of 1944.

Utah Beach Landing Museum - 09:00 - 10:20 Visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum, created atop a former German bunker. It has a large collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles, and the original B26 bomber — one of only six left in existence.
10:20 Departure to Sainte-Mère-Église town and Airborne Museum. It takes just 20 minutes (13 km).

Airborne Museum - 10:40 - 12:30 Arrival at the Airborne Museum. This favorite museum of Normandy visitors is dedicated to the U.S. paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. The Airborne Museum comprises five separate buildings, two of which resemble open parachutes. Inside, you’ll find an incredible collection of World War II aircraft, and thanks to the touchpad, you will experience the highlights of the Normandy landings. The first WACO building of the Museum is dedicated to the gliders and presents the only copy of a WACO glider in France. You will join a dozen soldiers in the glider a few moments before takeoff. More than 500 gliders were deployed to carry about 4,400 soldiers, vehicles, ammunition, and other equipment.

Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial - 15:10 - 16:10 Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. Located in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. The cliffs leading down to the beaches contain the remnants of the German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers. At Normandy American Cemetery, you’ll also see the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations; and the most beautiful, idyllic spot on Planet Earth. At the Visitors Center, you will find a very nice small Museum with a lot of information about the Battle of Normandy.
16:10 Departure to the nearby Overlord Museum.

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 16:15 - 17:00 Overlord Museum visit. Located just a few hundred meters away from the Normandy American Cemetery, this museum contains many WW2 artifacts and installations like tanks, weapons, guns, many military vehicles, V-1 missile, personal belongings, and more. It gives you a personal feeling about D-Day.
16:45 Departure to Omaha Beach. It takes just 10 minutes (5 km).

Omaha Beach - 17:10 - 17:30 Arrival at Omaha Beach Signal Monument. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travel destination of the D-Day Beaches.

17:30 Departure to German Gun Battery. It takes 40 minutes (20 km).

Longues-sur-Mer battery - 18:10 - 18:40 German Gun Battery
18:40 Departure to Bayeux. It takes 20 minutes (10 km).

19:00 Arrival in Bayeux
19:00 Arrival in Bayeux. Overnight at a 3+/4 Hotel in Bayeux

Bayeux - 19:00 Arrival in Bayeux. Overnight at a 3+/4 Hotel in Bayeux

Bayeux — Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale - Pointe du Grouin — Paris

Bayeux - 07:30 Departure from Bayeux to Mont Saint-Michel. There are 130 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel. It takes 2 hours (120 km).

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - 09:30 - 12:30 Mont Saint-Michel. Abbey visit. Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel. As a rule, we manage to join the Guided visit organized by the Abbey itself. When it is not possible, we provide audio-guides for the Abbey’s visit. Our guide-driver brings you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top to the Abbey. On the top of the Island, you can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay. First settled by man in the year 709, it contains a Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700s and continued through the 1200s. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site in France. After the Abbey visit, you’ll have free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel city and time for lunch.
12:30 Departure to Cancale. It takes 1 hour (45 km).

Cancale - 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break in Cancale, Oysters Capital of France
15:00 Departure to Pointe du Grouin. It takes 15 minutes (5 km).

La Pointe du Grouin - 15:15 - 16:00 Pointe du Grouin.
16:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 5.5 hours (430 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.

Paris - 21:30 Return to Paris. Drop off at Arc de Triomphe Etoile.

Paris — Quartier Latin — Arc Etoile — Eiffel Tower — Louvre

Paris - 07:30 - 10:00 Live Guided Paris Sightseeing city tour starts. The guide will provide general information about French history and many interesting things about France, its culture, architecture, and history. You will see all the most important sights of Paris: Luxembourg Gardens, Place de la Concorde, Les Invalides and Alexander III bridge, Place Vendome, Sainte-Chapelle, Place des Vosges, Trocadéro square with its magnificent viewpoint at the Eiffel Tower. Duration 2.5 to 3 hours.

Arc de Triomphe - 10:15 - 11:30 The Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. You will take 250 steps to go to the top of the 50 meters high Arch to admire the panoramic views. 12 streets form the shape of a star and give the site its more common Parisian name, l’Étoile (the star). The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The names of all French victories and generals can be seen on its inner and outer surfaces. The construction was started by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806, halted during the Bourbon Restoration, and completed in 1836 by the last French King Louis-Philippe. On 15 December 1840, Napoleon’s remains brought from Saint Helena island passed under the Arc de Triomphe on their way to Hotel des Invalides, where Napoleon Bonaparte was buried.

Latin Quarter - 11:45- 12:45 Walking tour of the Latin Quarter including Notre Dame de Paris. Duration about 1 hour. The Latin Quarter of Paris or Quartier Latin situated on the left bank of the Seine river close to Notre-Dame de Paris is known for its University, high schools, student life, lively atmosphere, and numerous bistros. Its name is related to the Latin language which was widely spoken during the Middle Ages in and around the University.

Eiffel Tower - 14:15 - 15:30 Eiffel Tower. After arrival at the Eiffel Tower, you get the Skip the line access to the 2nd floor by lift, the most popular among tourists.
16:00 - 18:00 Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum - 16:00 - 18:00 Louvre Museum visit with audio-guide. Our guide will conduct a walking tour around the Louvre explaining its long history, architecture, and most important facts. Afterwards, you will be brought to the Museum itself to start your audio-guided Louvre Museum visit.

Paris — Burgundy Chablis — Wine Tastings— Beaune — Hospices

Paris - 07:00 - 07:30 Boarding and Departure destination Chablis
MEETING POINT N 1: 07:00am to 07:10am boarding at the Mercedes bus at the OPERA GARNIER STEPS, the main facade of the Opera building in front of Metro OPERA

MEETING POINT N 2: 07:20am to 07:30am boarding at the Mercedes bus at the Arc de Triomphe Etoile, first 10 meters of the avenue FRIEDLAND

Departure destination Chablis. There are approx. 190 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Chablis by our air-conditioned Mercedes minibus for max 15 passengers. It takes around 3 hours. One stop at a rest area will be made.

Paris - Important Notice N1: All sightseeing, entrance tickets, and visits are included but not the Wine and Champagne tastings. You can pay them directly to all Wineries upon arrival and purchase Champagne tickets in advance yourself or you can buy our Wine & Champagne Tasting Package which includes all wine and champagne tastings.

Important Notice N2: Regarding Hotel accommodation, you can reserve it yourself or purchase a Hotel Accommodation Package on our website for a 3 or 4-star hotel in Beaune and Metz.

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard - 10:30 - 11:40 Arrival in Chablis area. Visit of Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine surrounded by the vineyards with Cave visit and wine tasting of 5 wines with cheese plate: Chablis, Chablis 1-er Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. The experienced staff will provide all explanations about the process of wine making in Chablis and point out the differences between Chablis, Chablis 1-er Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru.

Domaine Celine & Frederic Gueguen - 11:50 - 12:20 We offer wine tasting by one of the local Chablis wine producers like Celine & Frederic Gueguen or Baptiste or LaChablisienne with 5 different wines: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru.

Chablis - 12:20 - 13.30 Free time in Chablis village. You can enjoy the small town or we reserve for you a Gastronomic Lunch.

Burgundy Beaune — Alsace Colmar — Alsace Wine Road — Castle O’Koeninsburg — Metz

Beaune - 07:30 Hotel Check out and Departure destination to Colmar, Alsace. It takes about 4 hours (264 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.

Colmar - 11:30 - 13:00 Arrival in Colmar “French Venice”, built in a typical Alsatian style. Sightseeing tour.

13:00 Departure to Alsace Wine road between Colmar and Castle Haut Koenigsbourg.

Route des Vins d’Alsace - 13.00 - 16:15 Alsace Wine Road. Lunch break. Departure from Colmar along Alsace Wine road with visits to two villages and wine tastings to the 12th-century medieval castle O’Koeninsburg along the beautiful countryside with multiple vineyards. We will make a stop in one of the picturesque Alsace villages to explore this small place and have lunch.

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg - 16:30 - 18:00 Haut Koenigsburg castle visit.

18:00 Departure to Metz. It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours drive (190 km). One stop at a rest area will be made.

Metz - 21:00 Hotel Accommodation in Metz according to the chosen option.

Metz — Champagne Epernay — Hautvillers — Reims — Paris

Metz - 07:30 Departure to Epernay. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne surrounded by the wine hills, it is home to many of the region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for wine and champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists. It takes about 2.5 hours (196 km).

Épernay - Important Notice: Attention. You can purchase tickets to Champagne houses in Epernay and Reims yourself according to our timetable: in Epernay between 10:00 to 12:00, in Reims between 14:15 to 16:30. Or you can buy our Wine & Champagne Tasting Package which includes all wine and champagne tastings. Please do it in advance.

Moët et Chandon - 10.00 - 12:00 Epernay. Grand Champagne house visit. We will offer several houses to be visited: Champagne Mercier, Moet et Chandon, Champagne de Castellane.

We will offer different options and different price levels. If you book in advance, we can assure your spot at the best Champagne houses.

By Moet et Chandon, we offer an English Guided Cellars visit with Champagne tastings:

MOST POPULAR Option: “SIGNATURE” Experience, up to 15 people, 1.5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage.

ADVANCED Option: “Grand Vintage” Experience, up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings

Epernay - 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break in Epernay.

13:00 Departure to village Hautvillers. It takes less than 10 minutes.

Hautvillers - 13:10 - 13:45 Visit the Abbey’s Church of Sindulphe of the Abbey Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers. It is a former Benedictine monastery. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon developed the winemaking methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays, there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village. Stop at the viewpoint with the best panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
13:45 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km).

Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin - 14:15 - 16:30 Visit of Veuve Clicquot or Taittinger

14:15 - 16:30 Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772, Veuve Clicquot produces more than 22 million bottles per year. A guided tour through the cellars made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives great insight into the history and Champagne production method. Tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne completes this experience.

By Veuve Clicquot, we offer an English Guided Cellars visit with Champagne tastings:

MOST POPULAR Option: “Rose Assemblage” Experience Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Rosé et Brut Carte Jaune accompanied by a selection of cheese and charcuterie.

ADVANCED Option: “Une Seule Qualite” Experience. 1.5 hours, Guided Cellars visit, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015, and Vintage Rosé 2015.

Champagne Taittinger - 14:15 - 16:30 Alternative Champagne House.
By Champagne Taittinger, we offer an English Guided Cellars visit with Champagne tastings:

Option N 1 MOST POPULAR “Instin Rose”: Champagne Taittinger Guided Cellars visit, 1 h, with the tasting of the Brut Reserve and the Prestige Rosé.

Option N 2 ADVANCED “Instin Gourmet”: Guided Taittinger Cellars visit, max 14 people, 1.5, the tasting of the iconic blends such as the Prestige Rosé and the Brut Millésime with a selection of canapes especially made to match our iconic blends.
16:30 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 5 minutes (2 km).

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims - 16:40 - 17:10 Reims Cathedral visit where most of the French kings were crowned.
17:15 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 hours (144 km)

Paris - 20:00 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Arc de Triomphe Etoile.

• All Fees and Taxes
• Bottled water
• Honfleur walking tour
• Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide for the whole trip
• Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms one night with breakfast
• Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey guided visit
• 3 Loire Valley Castles visits including tickets
• Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people

• Hotel Package for 6 nights at 3 or 4 star Hotels
• Wine and Champagne Package MOST POP or ADVANCED level
• Meals and Drinks, Gratitudes and Souvenirs

Embark on a live-guided 7-day journey for up to 15 participants, exploring the most sought-after attractions in Normandy, Burgundy, Champagne, and Alsace.

Join a small group of 4 to 6 couples and families, ensuring easy communication and a pleasant atmosphere. Travel in comfort with our air-conditioned Mercedes minibus. The entire trip is guided by one of our experienced guides.

This tour is also available for booking and customization as a PRIVATE GROUP.

In the initial part of the tour, discover not only the 8 most important sites of Omaha and Utah Beach but also immerse yourself in French culture and nature, visiting Giverny, the Etretat Chalk Cliffs, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel, Pointe du Grouin, and more.

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and more, providing a delightful interlude before continuing to the second part of the journey: Burgundy, Alsace, and Champagne. This tour is ideal for those eager to deepen their understanding of the French Wine and Champagne Culture across three distinct regions, with sightseeing opportunities also included.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.