ENJOY A 3-DAY TOUR OF FOUR DIFFERENT HISTORICAL REGIONS TO DISCOVER FRANCE'S RICH CULTURAL PAST. Breathe in the fresh air of Normandy's coastal towns and visit the historical sites of the Allies' 1944 Normandy landings. Travel on to Brittany, where you will explore the renowned seaside resort of St Malo, before visiting Mont Saint-Michel and its spectacular abbey. You will also discover the magnificent Loire Chateaux to admire their beautiful architecture and estates! This 3-day getaway promises to be a relaxing cultural and memorable trip. Details of the itinerary are as follows: DAY 1 You will travel by coach from Paris to Rouen for a walking-tour of the town's historic centre. You will then proceed to Honfleur, taking in the splendid views from the Normandy Bridge along the way. Lunch in the quaint town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque old port. The next port of call will be the beaches of Normandy, the stage for the Allied landings of June 1944. Later on you will visit the St Laurent Cemetery, which overlooks the sands of Omaha Beach where the Allies suffered their heaviest loss of troops. Arromanches, the artificial harbour constructed by the Allies, is the next stop on the tour. Finally, you will head to Caen where to check into your hotel where you will also enjoy an evening meal. DAY 2 After breakfast at your hotel in Caen,  you will head to another iconic French region: Brittany. Arriving at St Malo, your guide will take you on a tour of the town's must-see sites, including the cathedral and the ramparts. Enjoy some free time in St Malo to have lunch in one of the seaside cafés or restaurants before heading to Mont Saint-Michel, set on the boundary between Brittany and Normandy. At Mont Saint-Michel, you'll climb up to the spectacular Gothic-inspired abbey set upon the peak of the islat for a guided tour, then explore the historic village at your own pace. As the end of the afternoon, you will set off to dine in your hotel in Angers. DAY 3 After a buffet-breakfast in your hotel, you will take to the road again for Langeais, passing by Angers Chateau which you can admire from the exterior. When you arrive at Langeais, you will be given a guided tour of its medieval castle. You will then have free time to have lunch independently in the wine-growing region of Amboise. In the afternoon, it will be time for a guided tour of two historic gems. Firstly Chenonceau Chateau, a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance era. Then, having passed by Cheverny, you'll visit the famous former royal residence at Chambord: the largest chateau of the Loire Valley with a vast estate. You will leave Chambord at around 6.30pm, to arrive back in Paris at around 9pm.  

• A selection of truly exceptional landmarks
• An excursion steeped in history, from the Middle Ages to the present day
• The diversity of the itinerary
• Your guide's informative commentary

• Coach transport
• Admission to all sites visited
• 2 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels (twin rooms with bath or shower)
• Dinner and breakfast at both hotels
• The services of a luggage porter
• The services of an official guide/interpretor

• Collection from or return to your hotel in Paris
• Lunches
• Any food and drink not listed on the set menus
• Tips (optional)
• All other extras

* Availability: Thursday and Saturday from April to October (excluding exceptional dates)
* Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
* Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
* Departure time: 7.15am
* Departure point: central Paris, 75001
* Getting there: metro stops Palais Royal (lines 1 and 7), Pyramides (lines 7 and 14) and Tuileries (line 1)
* Please note that triple rooms are not available at Angers
* Single-occupancy room supplement applies
* Reduced tariff available for children aged 3 to 11 years
* Comfortable clothing and footwear strongly recommended
* Animals not permitted
* The organisers and partner organisations reserve the right to cancel or modify certain excursions without prior warning to ensure the comfort and safety of our customers, including in the case of protests or strikes
* To ensure the comfort and safety of customers, the organizers and partner organizations reserve the right to cancel or modify certain excursions without prior warning, including in the event of protests or strikes