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London, Normandy & Paris

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Striking scenery and rich history—all yours to explore.

Journey from the banks of the Thames to the Seine, making your way along the beautiful French coastline in between. Experience the local lifestyle and see iconic sights in London. Then, zip below the English Channel on the Eurostar train to France to discover the past along the beaches of Normandy and Brittany. End your trip in Paris for your fill of mouthwatering cuisine and awe-inspiring landmarks.

Your tour package includes

• 10 nights in handpicked hotels
• 10 breakfasts
• 4 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 brandy tasting
• 5 sightseeing tours

Included highlights

• Buckingham Palace
• Eurostar train ride
• Honfleur harbor
• D-Day beaches

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Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to London today.

Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.

• Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill.
• See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals.
• View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the UNESCO-recognized Tower of London.
• Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard.

Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

Windsor Castle

From $125 per person

Spend a free day in London or add an excursion.

Stonehenge & Oxford

From $145 per person

Board the famed, high-speed Eurostar train and ride beneath the English Channel as you journey to Lille, France. Then, travel through historic cities and pristine port towns on your way to the Normandy coast.

Please note: Depending on train schedules, you may have a connection in Paris.

• Enjoy a tasting of Calvados, the region’s distinctive apple brandy, with local cheese.
• See the untouched Honfleur harbor, once an important port.

Please note: Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage

Dive into World War II history with your Tour Director during a visit to Normandy, where the Allied troops landed in June, 1944.

• Travel to the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the burial place for more than 9,000 American soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy.
• Walk along Omaha Beach, the landing site of American troops on D-Day.
• Visit Pointe du Hoc to view the granite monument that honors the American 2nd Ranger Battalion, which seized German cannons here before they could be used to fire on American troops.
• Stop in the seaside town of Arromanches, home to one of the main Allied landing harbors, and enjoy free time to explore.
• Pay a visit to Juno Beach and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (time-permitting).

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Travel to the Brittany region today, making several stops en route.

• Visit the Bayeux Museum to view the famed Bayeux Tapestry.
• Explore the striking 8th-century island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel on a guided sightseeing tour.
• See how the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized monastery, perched high on a granite rock, is surrounded by water at high tide and quicksand at low tide.
• View the Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with your local guide.

Then, continue your journey towards to the Brittany region and sit down for an included dinner.

See Saint-Malo’s narrow streets, tall granite homes, and medieval ramparts on a guided walking tour.

• Walk along the old walls of the port city, which was once home to many privateers.
• View the burial site of the French writer Chateaubriand on the tidal island of Grand Bé.

Enjoy a free afternoon in the Brittany region or add an excursion.

Brittany's Emerald Coast & Cancale Lunch

Travel through the French countryside to Paris today, stopping en route to visit the town of Chartres.

• Enter the impressive Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore the surrounding square and medieval houses that line the streets of the old city on your own.

Later, arrive in Paris and enjoy a free evening or add an excursion.

Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise

From $129 per person

A guided tour introduces you to the architecture, scenery, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods, called arrondissements.

• Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe.
• Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River.
• See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
• Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides.

Spend a free afternoon in Paris or add an excursion.

Versailles Palace & Gardens

From $139 per person

Explore Paris on your own today or add an excursion.

Then, join your group at a farewell dinner this evening.

Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny

From $109 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Paris.

Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

Food of Paris Walking Tour

Enjoy a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Paris Home-Hosted Dinner

From $95 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Overall rating 4.5 out of 5

5 out of 5 stars

Tom made the trip fun and exciting. His outstanding leadership and sense of humor got us safely through the sometimes-complex day to day running of the tour. I would love to take another tour with him in the future. Than you.

If you can possibly request Tom as a tour director, you should! He takes care of all then bormally scheduled stuff plus helps out with explorations you want to do on your own! This is definitely a tour where you will need your good walking shoes, but there is so much to see!

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Hotels, flights & FAQ

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• This tour visits the United Kingdom and France. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LNP.
• You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from Paris. When you first arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please remain in the arrival lounge, as the driver may be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the shuttle at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the London transfer information included in your Go Kit.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• A train ride from London to Lille is included in the price of your tour.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
• We recommend lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
• Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine.Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
• For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés , cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
• Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
• The United Kingdom operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
• France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Some of the hotels on this tour will provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• England is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• France is one hour ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of ET.
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in the United Kingdom and 6pm in France.
• You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in France.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.

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Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley

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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Join Le Baron at his family château, a private country estate in Normandy's châteaux country, for a private cocktail reception and dinner, made even more memorable by a hunting hound demonstration in full regalia

Enjoy a private visit to Le Moulin Bleu vineyards in the heart of the Loire Valley, where a wine tasting of locally produced vintages is followed by lunch

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Select Small Group Departures enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris at Le Meurice, ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world, combining exceptional 18th-century opulence with contemporary chic. Embodying the perfect French palace hotel, Le Meurice is ideally situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre; Salvador Dalí was a regular visitor, and the hotel still enjoys a close relationship with noted artists today

A cruise along the Golfe du Morbihan (meaning "Little Sea" in Breton), a channeled inlet of small islands that waxes and wanes with the tide

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

Along Europe's Scenic "Yellow Roads"

A château, a 1,000-year-old village and the magic of Paris... inexorably entwined like the woven threads of medieval tapestries... your travels in northern France honor timeless traditions, share stories of valor and courage, and celebrate landscapes so beautiful they are immortalized by artists and poets...

Leisure time in paris.

Day 10, 11 or 12

Enjoy time to explore Paris as you please

Two excellent choices for free time in Paris: The world's most visited museum, Musée du Louvre houses 35,000 works of art, dating from prehistoric days to contemporary times; eight million people flock here each year excited to see masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory, the Venus de Milo and others. And prepare to be dazzled when you go on a self-guided visit inside King Louis XIV's opulent Château de Versailles.

Hunting hounds in the Loire Valley

Join le baron for a private evening with a hunting hound demonstration at château de champchevrier.

In the Loire Valley about 25 miles west of Tours stands the Château de Champchevrier. Built in the 16th century on the foundations of an ancient fortress by the Daillon family, the Renaissance castle was expanded about a century later. In the 1720s, the château and its park-like grounds were purchased by Jean-Baptiste de la Rue du Can, Baron Champchevrier, and is the family home of his descendants to this day. On your Tauck evening at Champchevrier, you'll meet the current Le Baron and his family for a private reception, dinner, and a colorful hunting hound demonstration in full regalia that you won't soon forget!

Normandy's D-Day beaches

Spend a poignant day exploring the normandy beaches and other d-day sites with a local guide.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invading Occupied Europe landed on a number of now-famous beaches along the Normandy coast – code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword – etching the history of that day into the sands of time. On your visit to Normandy with Tauck, our World War II expert relates the many poignant stories of "D-Day" at Pointe du Hoc, and the now-quiet Omaha Beach, where American assault units took heavy casualties in establishing a beachhead. Walk along the beaches; view a private World War II memorabilia collection and a hands-on exhibit honoring the troops who fought here; and visit the poignant Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial... final resting place of more than 9,000 US troops.

Loire Valley is beautiful and France is much more rural than we had expected. We loved Brittany and the stay at the Miramar Hotel.

Richard Storm

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Travel Documents

If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into France. You are not required to obtain a visa for the short duration of this tour.

If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what travel documentation is required.

Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

How to Book a Tour

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  60  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $559  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

60 days or more before departure = $600 per person

59-8 days before departure = $900 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage - General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

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HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

While drinking water is generally safe at all our hotels, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.

If you have a medical condition which might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour. 

VACCINATIONS  

If you are a resident of the U.S., no vaccinations are currently required for travel to France. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, please contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to obtain information regarding vaccinations that may be required for your journey. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here .

If you are a resident of another country, please contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what vaccination(s) may be required for your travel.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

To enjoy this tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion. Northwest France is home to innumerable historic buildings and sites, many dating from the Middle Ages. Therefore, roads, walkways and architecture may present difficulties for some guests with physical disabilities. The 'old towns' of Europe are often a maze of hills with narrow cobblestone streets and charming squares, and there will be a fair amount of walking up and down hills at Mont-Saint-Michel.

PLEASE NOTE:  We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest.  Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!

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Northwestern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. The western coast including the Loire Valley is milder and summer days are generally very hot. From April through October, the average high temperatures in Paris and Langeais range from 60 to 80˚F (16 to 27˚C) and the average low temperatures range from 40 to 60˚F (4 to 16˚C). In the coastal cities of Deauville and St. Malo, the average temperatures are slightly lower.

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What To Pack

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Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing.

In Europe, especially in finer restaurants, it is generally customary to dress somewhat formally. Slacks or a dress for women and a jacket for men are acceptable dining attire, but a sport jacket is not required. It is advisable to avoid wearing jeans, sneakers or shorts for dinner. You may also wish to dress up a bit for the welcome reception and the farewell dinner, but by all means be comfortable.

You will find a hair dryer located in your hotel guest room. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are also available for a fee.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your trip to northwest France:

• Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts
• An optional jacket and tie for men
• Casually elegant evening wear for ladies
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
• A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night
• Binoculars (7x50 preferably)
• Insect repellent
• Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and device chargers
• Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in
• Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella
• Reusable zipper-lock bags or other waterproof bags
• Daypack for camera equipment
• Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route
• Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

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COOKING VACATIONS

Normandy & brittany heritage tour.

$ 4,300.00 – $ 4,670.00

Indulge in Normandy and Brittany culinary traditions, history and lifestyle through our original cultural and gourmet tour featuring Honfleur, Bayeux, D-Day sites, Mont-Saint-Michel, Vannes, Pont-Aven, Quimper.

7 days / 6 nights – Chic B&B and private Villa Accommodations – Market Cooking Classes – Visits to local producers and Gourmet experiences – Cultural guided Tours – Transportation by car or van, departing from Paris

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Welcome to normandy and brittany.

Luxury B&B accommodation in Bayeux The Manoir des Tilleuls is a 18th-century entirely renovated property centrally located in Bayeux historic quarter, steps to the cathedral and tapestry museum. This intimate boutique-hotel only offers 5 spacious bedrooms all elegantly decorated and furnished with stylish antiques while providing all modern comfort. Each room has its private en-suite bathroom and toilets. Although the property is in town, it overlooks a manicured tree shaded garden where you will appreciate to rest after a daily tour.

La Villa d’Etel in Morbihan (Brittany) The south of Brittany is a big region to explore and the most interesting sites are far from each other. Etel is not only a village but also a blessed natural site… a river which splits the land, draws meanders, folds and wild ponds to the rhythm of the tides. Your home in Brittany is located in one of villages which surrounds this site of exceptional beauty. Etel is less than 30 minutes away to Vannes on one side, Quimper and Pont Aven on the other side. Welcome to La Villa d’Etel, a newly renovated villa that we have chosen for its comfort and central location. It offers 2 spacious bedrooms with queen beds, both with en-suite bathrooms (shower) and modern amenities. Its relaxing living room, opened to a garden and terrace where dinners can be served at the warm season, will be highly appreciated after long days of visits. The Villa has a free Wi-Fi connection. You will enjoy daily home-made breakfasts including freshly baked baguettes, croissants or brioches, eggs, ham and cheese, Brittany butter, honey and jams.

Normandy & Brittany Cuisine ∼ Cooking Class

Normandy and Normandy regions, bordered by the Channel sea and the Atlantic Ocean, offer a large variety of fish and seafood but also varieties of fruits and vegetables produced in the countryside. Farms spread over the whole territory raising cows for dairy produce. Rural areas welcome numerous artisans who keep the traditions precious and alive. You will find a cider farm, meet local producers in their farms and on the food market. Five minutes away from “your home in Brittany”, sets one of the top-ranked pastry and chocolate shop.

The Breton and the Norman cuisines are made with tasteful produce, fish and seafood, meat (especially lamb and pork), buckwheat crepes filled with sautéed vegetables or ham and cheese or salmon and whipped cream… but not only. You will be spoiled with its delicacies such as the plums milky cake “far breton”, buttered cake “quatre-quarts” and of course the “kouign amann”, a crusty cake which is made with bread dough containing layers of butter and sugar folded in, similar in fashion to puff pastry.

Experience the market cooking class with Corinne On Wednesday morning, you will experience the food market tour and shopping in Vannes which is as large as beautiful. You will meet and discuss with the merchants offering organic vegetables and fruits, fish and seafood of all kind, etc. After the market tour, you will visit the Gulf of Morbihan and enjoy the oysters & white wine aperitif before having lunch in a local restaurant nearby. Back to La Villa d’Auray, it will be time to cook in the late afternoon! You will tight your apron and cook with Corinne a typical Breton 4-course dinner that you will enjoy with fine wines afterwards.

Cultural Tours

Normandy and brittany heritage itinerary includes major cultural sites to explore, such as:.

Honfleur is as historic as artistic.  One of the major port at the 17th century, this little seaside town features remarkable architectural heritage still today with its inland harbor lined with slate-covered frontage houses, an impressing former salt storage building “Grenier à Sel”, narrow cobble-stone streets with antique and designer shops, art galleries, and very good restaurants. Honfleur is the birth place of Eugene Boudin, 19-year older than Monet, one of the most influencing impressionist master who was the first one to take his easel outside and paint the landscapes live.

Bayeux is a charming little town of 15000 inhabitants located 6 miles away to the D-Day sites . During the world War II, Bayeux was extremely fortunate to avoid most of the destruction and tragedy following D-Day that other Normandy towns such as Caen suffered. By chance, visitors can today enjoy a beautifully preserved town with typical streets, medieval houses, water mills, and cathedral. But the attraction is linked to the middle-ages with the world-famous Unesco-listed tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This exceptionally ambitious piece of craftsmanship, measuring over 230ft (70m) in length, was most likely ordered by William the Conqueror’s half-brother, the warring Bishop Odo of Bayeux.

Pays d’Auge  with its stunning villages are popular for dairy and cider farms, brandy distilleries, without forgetting its authentic half-timbered villages.

Mont-Saint-Michel medieval UNESCO site . A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount including its breathtaking bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At least a half-day is necessary to visit the Mont Saint-Michel and the abbey.

D-Day sites  stretch from Utah Beach to Sword Beach west to east. The fifty-four miles of coast are littered with WWII museums, monuments, cemeteries and battle remains left in tribute to the courage of British, Canadian and American armies that successfully carried out the largest military operation in history: D-Day. On these serene beaches, at the crack dawn on June 6, 1944, the Allies finally gained a foothold in France. From this moment, Nazi Europe was destined to crumble. You will visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the WWII Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the resting place for nearly 10,000 Americans who died on the nearby beaches.

Vannes became one of the most important cities of Brittany and the favorite residences of the Dukes at the end of the Middle-Age, founded by the Romans after their victory over the Veneti in 56BC. In the 17th century, convents were built giving to Vannes the status of an important religious city. At the same period, as the Parliament of Brittany moved from Rennes, many houses were built especially in the southern part of the walled city. Later in the second half of the 19th century, the railway and the installation of two artillery regiments contributed to the city’s growth. Today Vannes boasts a superb and well-preserved architectural heritage that you will discover along a walking tour.

Pont-Aven  is a picturesque mill town best known for its association with the painter Paul Gauguin. Sitting peacefully by the side of the River Aven, the attractive little town of Pont-Aven is famous for its many mills, so beautifully captured by Gauguin in his paintings. Gauguin founded the École de Pont-Aven (School of Pont-Aven) with Emile Bernard. Many of the school’s paintings can be found in the Musée de Pont-Aven, which houses over 1,000 works. This artistic tradition continues today with the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art (PASCA). Follow the Promenade des Moulins for a charming walk around the remains of Pont-Aven’s 15 mills and end up at the Moulin du Grand Poulguin, which has been converted into a restaurant as well as a working mill, for a fantastic meal.

Quimper , located in a pretty valley at the cross-rivers of Odet and Steir, is home of the renowned Quimper Faïence pottery and the Britain lace. Visit the famous HB Henriot workshop in Locmaria, the pottery quarter to see how the faïences are made. The Museum of Faïence housing over 500 pieces of pottery is a must-seen spot. Strolling across the streets bordered by half-timbered houses and enter Saint-Corentin cathedral, the largest one in Brittany before enjoying a peaceful walk through the manicured and tree-shaded gardens ( Jardin de la Retraite  &  Jardin du Prieuré Locmaria ).

Day 1 – Transfer to Honfleur from Paris ∼ Afternoon Pays d’Auge cultural & good Tour Private transfer to Honfleur, a scenic town on the channel seaside. Stroll across Honfleur cobbled streets bordered by charming shops, art galleries and restaurants. Visit Eugene Boudin Museum (Boudin was Claude Monet’s master teacher). Lunch in Honfleur. Afternoon transfer to Bayeux through the Pays d’Auge picturesque county, its scenic villages such as Beuvron and Cambremer. You will visit a cider farm and enjoy ciders and Calvados brandy tasting. Check-in to the hotel. Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Bayeux. Overnight.

Day 2 – D-Day sites full-day Tour After breakfast, transfer to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Morning visit to Utah museum and landing beaches. Lunch in a crêperie in Sainte-Mère-Eglise. La Pointe du Hoc and Colleville-sur-Mer American cemetery afternoon guided tour Transfer to Bayeux. Dinner in a traditional restaurant in town. Overnight.

Day 3 –  Bayeux & Caen full-day Tour After breakfast, walking tour through Bayeux historic quarter, from the cathedral to the Tapestry Museum. Time free at your leisure before having an early lunch in Bayeux that we will prepare together. Afternoon transfer to Caen, the third largest city in Normandy, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century which has experienced pivotal historical moments, including the siege by King Edward III during the 100 Years’ War and the Battle for Caen during the World War II. The guided walking tour takes you to the Chateau of Caen, a major stronghold for the English during the Hundred Years’ War, which served as a place of assembly for the Dukes of Normandy and Kings of England, and to the  Abbaye aux Hommes,  a former Benedictine monastery where the former Duke of Normandy and the King of England William are buried. Back to Bayeux, resting time. Dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight.

Day 4 – Transfer to Brittany through the Mont-Saint-Michel After breakfast, check-out not later than 8:30am. Transfer to the Mont-Saint-Michel (1h30 drive) At 10:30am, UNESCO site expert-led walking tour. Visit to the abbey & cloister by audioguide in English. Lunch in Pontorson nearby the Mont. Transfer to Plouhinec in Brittany (2h30 drive) Check-in to La Villa d’Etel. Resting time. Casual dinner in the villa. Overnight.

Day 5 – Market Cooking Class ∼ Vannes & the Gulf of Morbihan  After breakfast, transfer to Vannes. Wednesday is always alive, as it’s market day! You will experience and enjoy the food and artisans shopping. You will explore the historic quarter by walking. Lunch in Vannes Early afternoon tour through the scenic Gulf of Morbihan. Transfer to La Villa d’Etel then. 3-hour hands-on Cooking class starting at 5pm, followed by the food & wine pairing dinner in the villa. Overnight.

Day 6 – Quimper and Pont-Aven full-day Tour After breakfast, transfer to Quimper. Morning guided walking tour through the historic quarter. Lunch in a gourmet restaurant in the outskirts of Quimper. Afternoon transfer to Pont-Aven. Walking tour through this quaint village which inspired so many painters including Gauguin. Visit to the must-see Museum. Transfer to Plouhinec. Casual dinner in the villa that we will prepare together (if you decide). Overnight.

Day 7 – Le Mans & Transfer to Paris After breakfast, transfer to Le Mans, a city of Art and History. Lunch in a gourmet restaurant and walking tour through the preserved historic quarter with half-timbered houses and Renaissance mansions. Late afternoon transfer to Paris. End of the tour.

PROGRAM PRICES

US$ 4,300 per person (DBL occupancy) Single occupancy supplement: US$ 370 All taxes and VAT includes.

Price includes: • Paris round-trip transfer and daily transportation for visits and tours • 6-night luxury B&B accommodation in Normandy and private villa in Brittany • Daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners as detailed in the itinerary • Honfleur, Mont-Saint-Michel, Caen, Bayeux, Vannes, Quimper, Pont-Aven, Le Mans cultural guided tours • Entrance tickets to cultural sites • Market cooking class in Brittany & Visits to local producers

Not included: airfare from/to your country, wine in restaurants, personal expenses, and personal insurance, and all which is not mentioned in “price includes”.

2023 & 2024 TOUR DATES

This tour is offered upon request from May to September. Please contact us for additional information and assistance.Thank you.

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&<strong>Brittany</strong> 9 or 11 Days

Number of overnight stays in parentheses. This tour may also be reversed.<br />

Program Fee includes:<br />

• Round-trip airfare<br />

• Comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar<br />

high-speed train with extension<br />

• 7 overnight stays in hotels with private<br />

bathrooms (9 with extension)<br />

• European breakfast and dinner daily<br />

DAY 1: Fly overnight to France<br />

DAY 2: <strong>Paris</strong><br />

Arrive in <strong>Paris</strong><br />

Take a walking tour of <strong>Paris</strong>:<br />

– Opéra district<br />

– Place Vendôme<br />

– Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré<br />

– Tuileries<br />

Visit the Louvre<br />

DAY 3: <strong>Paris</strong><br />

Take a guided tour of <strong>Paris</strong>:<br />

– Place de la Concorde<br />

– Champs-Élysées<br />

– Arc de Triomphe<br />

– Les Invalides<br />

– Eiffel Tower<br />

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral<br />

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local guides (3 with extension)<br />

• 3 sightseeing tours led by led by your<br />

tour director<br />

• 1 walking tour (2 with extension)<br />

Optional:<br />

Versailles<br />

DAY 4: Rouen • <strong>Normandy</strong><br />

Visit a cheese factory<br />

Travel to Rouen<br />

Visit Rouen Cathedral<br />

Continue on to <strong>Normandy</strong><br />

DAY 5: <strong>Normandy</strong><br />

Take a tour of Etretat<br />

Take a tour of Honfl eur:<br />

– Old Clock<br />

– St. Catherine Church<br />

DAY 6: <strong>Normandy</strong> • St. Malo<br />

Visit the D-Day beaches of <strong>Normandy</strong>:<br />

– American Cemetery<br />

Visit the Caen Memorial<br />

Continue on to St. Malo<br />

2-DAY TOUR EXTENSION<br />

DAY 9: <strong>Paris</strong> • London<br />

Travel on the Eurostar train to London<br />

Take a guided tour of London<br />

Top things to see on tour:<br />

DAY 7: St. Malo<br />

Take a guided tour of St. Malo<br />

Visit Mont St. Michel<br />

DAY 8: <strong>Paris</strong><br />

Travel to Chartres<br />

Visit Chartres Cathedral<br />

Continue on to <strong>Paris</strong><br />

DAY 9: Depart for home<br />

DAY 10: London<br />

Take a walking tour of London<br />

DAY 11: Depart for home<br />

Mont St. Michel<br />

Eiffel Tower<br />

American Cemetery<br />

Caen Memorial<br />

<strong>Paris</strong><br />

Bonjour, <strong>Paris</strong>! During your sightseeing in the City of<br />

Light, get a taste of <strong>Paris</strong>ian style as you ride down<br />

the Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed<br />

with high-fashion boutiques. Pass the Place de la<br />

Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe and strike a pose<br />

in front of the Eiffel Tower. At the École Militaire, see<br />

where a promising young Napoleon launched his rise<br />

to power. I.M. Pei’s iconic glass pyramid marks the<br />

entrance to the renowned Louvre, home to treasures<br />

like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Then, travel to<br />

the Notre Dame Cathedral and admire its sculptured<br />

façade, stained-glass rose windows and seemingly<br />

weightless vaulted ceilings.<br />

<strong>Normandy</strong><br />

On June 6, 1944 (the date now known as D-Day),<br />

Allied troops landed on the beaches of <strong>Normandy</strong>,<br />

launching the campaign that eventually liberated<br />

mainland Europe from the Nazis. Witness remnants<br />

of the fl oating roadways and piers built to create an<br />

instant port at Arromanches. Visit the Pointe du Hoc<br />

Ranger Monument commemorating the special forces<br />

who scaled a 100-foot cliff to seize German artillery.<br />

See the <strong>Normandy</strong> American Cemetery and Memorial<br />

established—out of necessity—just two days after the<br />

invasion. Pay tribute to WWII troops at the Caen Mémorial,<br />

one of Europe’s top history museums. Exhibits<br />

and fi lms document the events that led up to the war<br />

and the <strong>Normandy</strong> invasion.<br />

<strong>Normandy</strong>, France<br />

Louvre<br />

<strong>Paris</strong>, France<br />

Mont St. Michel and St. Malo<br />

Explore the walled city of St. Malo, <strong>Brittany</strong>, once<br />

notorious as the home of the corsairs, French privateers—and<br />

even pirates! Inside the city walls, fi nd<br />

charming streets lined with hotels, restaurants and<br />

stores. Take an excursion to the border between <strong>Normandy</strong><br />

and <strong>Brittany</strong> for a visit to Mont St. Michel. This<br />

tidal island is surrounded by water at high tide and<br />

quicksand at low tide. Walls that are more than half of<br />

a mile around encircle the 8th-century abbey, perched<br />

high on a granite rock. As you wind your way up the<br />

steep road leading to the church, you’ll pass 15th and<br />

16th century houses. See La Mervielle, a terraced<br />

complex and one of Europe’s most important Gothic<br />

monuments.<br />

Natural arch formation<br />

<strong>Normandy</strong>, France

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London, Normandy & Paris

4.5 out of 5 stars

You have up to 60 days to get a full refund

Feel good about putting a tour on the calendar today: Enroll in AutoPay or pay in full when you book, and if you change your mind,  you’ll get your money back .†

Striking scenery and rich history—all yours to explore.

Journey from the banks of the Thames to the Seine, making your way along the beautiful French coastline in between. Experience the local lifestyle and see iconic sights in London. Then, zip below the English Channel on the Eurostar train to France to discover the past along the beaches of Normandy and Brittany. End your trip in Paris for your fill of mouthwatering cuisine and awe-inspiring landmarks.

Your tour package includes

• 10 nights in handpicked hotels
• 10 breakfasts
• 4 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 brandy tasting
• 5 sightseeing tours

Included highlights

• Buckingham Palace
• Eurostar train ride
• Honfleur harbor
• D-Day beaches

An expert specializing in tours of this region is here to help.

Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to London today.

Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.

• Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill.
• See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals.
• View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the UNESCO-recognized Tower of London.
• Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard.

Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

Windsor Castle

From $175 per person

Spend a free day in London or add an excursion.

Stonehenge & Oxford

From $190 per person

Board the famed, high-speed Eurostar train and ride beneath the English Channel as you journey to Lille, France. Then, travel through historic cities and pristine port towns on your way to the Normandy coast.

Please note: Depending on train schedules, you may have a connection in Paris.

• Enjoy a tasting of Calvados, the region’s distinctive apple brandy, with local cheese.
• See the untouched Honfleur harbor, once an important port.

Please note: Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage

Dive into World War II history with your Tour Director during a visit to Normandy, where the Allied troops landed in June, 1944.

• Travel to the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the burial place for more than 9,000 American soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy.
• Walk along Omaha Beach, the landing site of American troops on D-Day.
• Visit Pointe du Hoc to view the granite monument that honors the American 2nd Ranger Battalion, which seized German cannons here before they could be used to fire on American troops.
• Stop in the seaside town of Arromanches, home to one of the main Allied landing harbors, and enjoy free time to explore.
• Pay a visit to Juno Beach and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (time-permitting).

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Travel to the Brittany region today, making several stops en route.

• Visit the Bayeux Museum to view the famed Bayeux Tapestry.
• Explore the striking 8th-century island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel on a guided sightseeing tour.
• See how the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized monastery, perched high on a granite rock, is surrounded by water at high tide and quicksand at low tide.
• View the Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with your local guide.

Then, continue your journey towards to the Brittany region and sit down for an included dinner.

See Saint-Malo’s narrow streets, tall granite homes, and medieval ramparts on a guided walking tour.

• Walk along the old walls of the port city, which was once home to many privateers.
• View the burial site of the French writer Chateaubriand on the tidal island of Grand Bé.

Enjoy a free afternoon in the Brittany region or add an excursion.

Brittany's Emerald Coast & Cancale Lunch

Travel through the French countryside to Paris today, stopping en route to visit the town of Chartres.

• Enter the impressive Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore the surrounding square and medieval houses that line the streets of the old city on your own.

Later, arrive in Paris and enjoy a free evening or add an excursion.

Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise

A guided tour introduces you to the architecture, scenery, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods, called arrondissements.

• Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe.
• Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River.
• See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
• Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides.

Spend a free afternoon in Paris or add an excursion.

Versailles Palace & Gardens

From $199 per person

Explore Paris on your own today or add an excursion.

Then, join your group at a farewell dinner this evening.

Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny

From $149 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Paris.

Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

Food of Paris Walking Tour

Enjoy a free day in Paris or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Paris Home-Hosted Dinner

From $129 per person

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Book for just $99 down

That’s all it takes to secure your spot on tour with AutoPay. Then, pay for your trip in interest-free, monthly installments.†

Overall rating 4.5 out of 5

5 out of 5 stars

Tom made the trip fun and exciting. His outstanding leadership and sense of humor got us safely through the sometimes-complex day to day running of the tour. I would love to take another tour with him in the future. Than you.

If you can possibly request Tom as a tour director, you should! He takes care of all then bormally scheduled stuff plus helps out with explorations you want to do on your own! This is definitely a tour where you will need your good walking shoes, but there is so much to see!

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Hotels, flights & FAQ

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• Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
• Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
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• This tour visits the United Kingdom and France. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LNP.
• You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from Paris. When you first arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please remain in the arrival lounge, as the driver may be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the shuttle at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the London transfer information included in your Go Kit.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• A train ride from London to Lille is included in the price of your tour.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
• We recommend lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
• Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine.Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
• For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés , cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
• Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
• The United Kingdom operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
• France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Some of the hotels on this tour will provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• England is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• France is one hour ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of ET.
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in the United Kingdom and 6pm in France.
• You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in France.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.

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