12 Day Discover Northern France
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- Visit the remarkable Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa and other celebrated masterpieces Travel to the Champagne region to enjoy tastings of this expensive bubbly delight Visit the magnificent Reims Cathedral, where French Kings have been crowned Tour the home of Claude Monet in Giverny, one of the world’s greatest impressionist painters; view the tranquil gardens that inspired his masterpieces Experience the American Cemetery on Omaha Beach, resting place of thousands of U.S. troops. Salute their bravery Meet a World War II historian who helps you gain a greater understanding about D-Day and the Normandy beaches Visit the WWII Memorial Museum, a stirring monument to peace, with its detailed chronology of events that took place in this region Visit iconic Mont St. Michel, magnificently rising from the sea on a mighty rock View the 400 foot long Apocalypse Tapestry, that depicts more than 70 scenes from the Book of Revelation, in Angers Visit the elegant Chateau de Chenonceau, a jewel of Renaissance architecture At the Royal Chateau of Amboise, visit the chapel’s memorial to Leonardo da Vinci View Chambord Castle, Loire’s largest Chateau, built in the 16th century by King François I In Chartres visit the world-famous Gothic cathedral, considered the greatest in France Enter the Palace of Versailles to see the lavish apartments of King Louis 14th and the extravagant Hall of Mirrors Walk through the amazing Versailles Gardens and view the spectacular musical fountains †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip flights New York-Paris, Paris-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Paris 2 nights Normandy 1 night St. Malo 2 nights Loire Valley 2 nights Versailles Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners with wine (including welcome & farewell dinners) Coffee and tea with all meals. Wine is included with lunch and dinner Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
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