Jewels of France - by Eurostar
From breathtaking Mont St Michel to the famed Bayeux Tapestry - add Paris: elegant, romantic and exciting, and you have a holiday sure to please.
Mont St Michel
Palace of Versailles, Paris
Monet's House, Giverny
Gardens at Giverny
Rouen
Rouen Cathedral
Honfleur, Normandy
D-Day Landing Beaches, Normandy
Bayeux Cathedral
Mont St Michel
The walled city of St Malo
Timbered houses in Champ-Jacquet, Rennes
Hotel de Ville, Tours
Château of Chenonceaux, Châteaux Country
Château de Chambord, Châteaux Country
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Sacre Coeur, Paris
Notre Dame, Paris
L'Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Paris.
Travel by Eurostar to Paris where you will be met by our representative and taken to your Paris hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: Paris.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris today, with local guide, starting with a visit to and tour of Notre Dame Cathedral. Next, take in some of the best known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Boulevard St Germain, Eiffel Tower, Opera, Champs Elysees, and the Rue de Rivoli to name just a few. This afternoon, why not make the most of your time in Paris by joining one of our optional excursions? (B)
DAY 3: Paris - Giverny - Rouen - Honfleur - Deauville.
Start with a visit to Giverny, former home of the artist Claude Monet. The famous water garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet's finest work (gardens open from April onwards). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, stop in lovely Honfleur before heading to the seaside resort of Deauville for one night. (B, D)
DAY 4: Deauville, Normandy Landing Beaches - Mont St Michel.
This morning, visit the legendary Landing Beaches where the Allied troops came ashore during WWII. The historic highlights will be Arromanches and the American Cemetery at Omaha. Next, it's on to Bayeux, famed for its lace-making and the world-renowned Bayeux Tapestry, made to commemorate the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Later, travel south to visit the uniquely beautiful Mont St Michel, with its abbey standing on an island reached only by a causeway. Overnight in Mont St Michel. (B)
DAY 5: Mont St Michel - St Malo - Rennes - Tours.
Drive along the coast to the fortified seaside resort of St Malo to admire the cathedral and ancient walls. Continue to Rennes, with its traditional colourful timber-framed houses, before continuing to Tours, often called 'le jardin de France' for its many parks, for two nights. (B)
DAY 6: Tours. At leisure or Chateaux Country.
A whole day at leisure to discover Tours: the city that lays between the Loire and Cher rivers. Alternatively, why not take an optional excursion to visit the fascinating Chateaux of Chenonceaux, now privately owned and the most visited castle of the Loire Valley, and the castle of Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life. (B, D)
DAY 7: Tours - Orleans - Chartres - Paris.
Drive to Orleans for a short stop to see the statue of Joan of Arc. Next enjoy a visit to the city of Chartres with its cathedral, one of France's greatest buildings of the Gothic period. Reach Paris in time to enjoy an optional evening excursion. (B)
DAY 8: Paris - UK.
Say farewell to Paris before transferring to the station in time to join the Eurostar service back to the UK. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
Paris: Forest Hill la Villette (3*); Deauville: Ibis (2*); Mont St Michel: Motel Vert (2*); Tours: Kyriad La Boetie at St Pierre de Corps (3*); Paris: Campanile Porte Italie (2*).
Special Departures
Easter in Paris Departure Friday 29 April.
Your Holiday Map
Jewels of France - by Eurostar
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Mont St Michel
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Palace of Versailles, Paris
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Monet's House, Giverny
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Gardens at Giverny
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Rouen
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Rouen Cathedral
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Honfleur, Normandy
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D-Day Landing Beaches, Normandy
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Bayeux Cathedral
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Mont St Michel
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The walled city of St Malo
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Timbered houses in Champ-Jacquet, Rennes
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Hotel de Ville, Tours
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Château of Chenonceaux, Châteaux Country
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Château de Chambord, Châteaux Country
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Sacre Coeur, Paris
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Notre Dame, Paris
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L'Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
VERS. SUN KING'S PAL(SAT-SUN)
Week-ends visit > Historic Versailles is the beautiful restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays and bank holidays. On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
€70 (Euro)
WELCOME DINNER & MONTMARTRE
The evening consists of a visit to Montmartre, the heart of Bohemian Paris, with time to see the Sacre-Coeur Church enjoying a panoramic view of the city. Included is a memorable four-course dinner with an aperitif and wine.
€57 (Euro)
REGIONAL DINNER IN THE LOIRE
You will be accompanied on a short drive to a characteristic restaurant in the centre of Tours to enjoy a delicious dinner. Live music while dining - an evening to enrich your French expereince.
€38 (Euro)
CHATEAUX CHENONCEAUX/AMBOISE
Discover the "Chateaux country" in the Loire, taking a guided tour of the Chateau of Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci lived the latter part of his life and died. On to the splendid Chateau of Chenonceaux, taste sparkling wine in the Monmousseau winery and tour the labyrinth of the Chalk Cellars.
€50 (Euro)
THE LOUVRE & ITS MASTERPIECES
Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on a guided tour. The Louvre Museum is open every day except Tuesdays and bank holidays. On these days, you will be offered alternative sights.
€38 (Euro)
CABARET SHOW
A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to a typical cabaret show. A magical evening, either at the Nouvelle Eve situated in the heart of Pigalle or at the Paradis Latin built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel or at the Lido de Paris located on the famous Champs Elysées. A glass of champagne is served during the show.
€65 (Euro)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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Jewels of France - by Eurostar
Price from £725.00
What's Included
- Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris (return)
- Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
- Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B) and 2 dinners (D)
- Services of a tour director on tour
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Individual Audio System you will be given headphones and a receiver so you can always hear the tour director/local guides on the coach and on visits.
- Transfers between overseas station and hotel
- Single share option no supplement to pay
All this included
- Giverny Monet's garden
- Rouen Cathedral Visit
- Honfleur Visit
- Normandy Landing beaches
- Bayeux Tapestry Visit
- Mont St Michel Visit
- St Malo Visit
- Châteaux Country Scenic drive
- Orleans Joan of Arc statue
- Chartres Visit
- Paris City sightseeing
Departures from
- Ebbsfleet (Eurostar)
- St Pancras (Eurostar)
Departures between
23 Mar 2012 to 02 Nov 2012
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