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9 Day Crown of France with Normandy and Loire Valley

Code: FR-9DCLAFR-PKG-26

A 9-Day Gate 1 tour starting from $1,999.00

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2026-04-10 2026-04-19 2,199.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-04-17 2026-04-26 2,199.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Escorted Tour Highlights

Countries Visited:

France

Cities Visited:

See Description


Sightseeing Highlights

Pullman Paris Montparnasse
This first class hotel is located near Gare Montparnasse in the 14th Arrondissement.

Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance Hotel
This first class hotel is situated facing the marina in the heart of the city.

Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
This first class hotel is ideally located in the city center of Tours, next to the Loire River.

Pullman Paris Montparnasse
This first class hotel is located near Gare Montparnasse in the 14th Arrondissement.

Overview


9 Day Crown of France with Normandy and Loire Valley

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for France
Depart for France

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris, the City of Light, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Paris

DAY 3, Sunday - Paris City Tour
This morning, take a guided city tour of Paris, with a drive along Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. View the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and the lively Latin Quarter. Spend the afternoon exploring Paris on your own, or join the optional tour of the Palace of Versailles and Gardens where you will see classical French architecture at its most decadent
*The Palace of Versailles optional tour must be booked prior to departure and may not be available to be purchased locally.
Optional: Palace of Versailles (PM)
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday - Giverny, Honfleur, Caen Normandy
This morning, depart for Normandy. On the way, stop in Giverny* and visit the former house of Claude Monet. Explore the famous gardens which inspired many of Monet's paintings. Continue to the town of Honfleur with its colorful harbor, immortalized by several of the world's greatest impressionist painters. Stroll through the cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, with free time to explore on your own. Continue to Caen for dinner and overnight
*Available from Apr-Oct.
Overnight: Caen
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Normandy Landing Beaches
Spend the day in Normandy exploring the famous sites. Visit St. Mere Eglise on the Cotentin Peninsula, where the allied invasion began on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Visit Utah Beach, then make a stop at the Ranger Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Continue east to visit Omaha Beach* and the site of the Normandy American Cemetery and memorial. The cemetery covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. Return to your hotel in the early evening
*The visit to Omaha Beach's landing site is subject to local conditions.
Overnight: Caen
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Mont St. Michel, Loire Valley
Depart westwards today to the iconic Mont St. Michel, rising from the sea on a mighty rock. Cross the causeway by shuttle to browse the narrow streets and admire the views of the surrounding bay, with time for lunch on your own. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, the fortified town is crowned by the picturesque Benedictine abbey, which was built over a period of 1300 years. Continue to your hotel in the Loire Valley in the afternoon. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight: Tours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Thursday - Loire Valley, Wine Tasting
Spend the day in the Loire Valley exploring the nearby sights. Travel to the Chateau de Chenonceau. Stretching across the river Cher, the chateau boasts a 197-foot gallery, built over a series of arches. Take some time to explore the extravagantly furnished rooms and formal gardens. After, visit the Royal Chateau d'Amboise for a guided tour. The castle is most closely associated with King Francois I who introduced the Renaissance to France and brought Leonardo da Vinci to his court. The artist is buried in the chapel. Afterwards, continue for a wine tasting before returning to the hotel in Tours
Overnight: Tours
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Friday - Chambord, Chartres, Paris
Depart Tours and travel to the Chateau de Chambord, the largest residence in the Loire Valley. Chambord was built for Francois I in the 16th century by 1,800 men and master masons. After a photo stop, continue with a visit to Chartres, home to the greatest Gothic cathedral in France. Originally built in 1020, the cathedral contains the sacred Veil of the Virgin relic and a world-renowned collection of stained glass windows. Return to Paris and check into your hotel. Tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager during dinner in a French Bistro
Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - Depart France
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast



All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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  • Round trip flights New York-Paris, Paris-New York
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • 7 nights First Class accommodations
  • 3 nights Paris
  • 2 nights Caen
  • 2 nights Tours
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
  • Drive along Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower
  • Tour Claude Monet's home in Giverny
  • Commemorate the D-Day invasion with a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery
  • Cross the causeway to the magnificent Mont St. Michel, built on an isolated island
  • Visit the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau, stretching across the river Cher
  • Stop in Amboise and tour the Royal Chateau of Amboise
  • View the Cathedral in Chartres, the finest architectural example of High Gothic style


Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Passengers departing from Paris should select flights that depart no earlier than 6AM.


Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms at the Pullman Montparnasse and Mercure Caen Porte de Plaisance will be accommodated in a single room & twin room.


All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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