A Private Luxury 10 Day Tour of France with Paris, Normandy and The Loire Valley

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR AT MUSEE D'ORSAY & PRIVATE RIVER CRUISE ON THE SEINE

Your guide will meet you at your hotel this morning before making your way to the Musee D'Orsay for a private guided tour (entrance fees included). The tour will end by lunchtime and you can enjoy a free afternoon for some shopping or more sightseeing in the city. Later, you will enjoy a private river cruise with champagne on the River Seine. 

The Musée d'Orsay is a museum situated on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography.

Re-discover Paris in 90 minutes aboard a private boat in the historic heart of Paris. You will enjoy a magnificent view from the Seine and admire monuments from extraordinary perspectives through this timeless and unique experience. Champagne will be included on board. 

After breakfast in the hotel meet your expert art guide for a private tour of the Louvre and time afterwards to stay in the museum.  In the evening we include a delightful small group food tour in Montmartre. The reaminder of the evening is free to relax and explore Paris.

Private 3 Hour Tour of The Louvre. You will be met by our expert local art guide for a private 3-hour tour of The Louvre including entrance to the world-famous museum. Afterwards, you may return to your hotel at your leisure.

The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement.

Montmartre Small Group Evening Food Tour. The Montmartre and South Pigalle areas come alive in the evening, when the tourists are gone, and the true Parisians come out to enjoy the area's secret wine bars and restaurants. The little streets and cobbled lanes are transformed at night, illuminated by the warm glow of the Paris Street lamps and candles from restaurants. Firstly, your local Parisian guide will take you to a chocolate shop where you will have the chance to eat mouth-watering chocolates. This visit will be followed by a lovely and local macaron shop of the Montmartre area.

Your tour will include a stop at a boulangerie where you can sample and learn about classic French breads and baguettes (and why you should never eat a baguette the wrong way around)! After the bakery, you will visit the best cheese shop in Abbesses to try Nico's favourite "fromages". The tour even includes a visit to a butcher shop, where you can taste succulent French hams and the finest cured sausages. Finally, our guide will lead you to our secret place so you can enjoy all the food we have bought along the way. Your guide will pick out the perfect wine to match your food and taste and designed to enhance the whole experience

PRIVATE DAY TOUR FROM PARIS TO ROUEN VIA VERSAILLES AND GIVERNY

Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and meet with an English-speaking driver/guide who will assist you with your luggage to a waiting vehicle. Depart Paris and travel to Versailles where we include skip-the-line timed entry tickets and a private guide to accompany you. Afterwards, travel to Giverny where entrance fees are also included at Monet’s House and Garden. In the afternoon, travel to Rouen where your driver/guide will drop you at your hotel in the early evening. Check in and enjoy some free time to relax and dine at your leisure.

The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682. A succession of kings continued to embellish the Palace up until the French Revolution. Today the Palace contains 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2. In 1789, the French Revolution forced Louis XVI to leave Versailles for Paris. The Palace would never again be a royal residence and a new role was assigned to it in the 19th century, when it became the Museum of the History of France in 1837 by order of King Louis-Philippe, who came to the throne in 1830.

MORNING GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF ROUEN AND ONTO HONFLEUR

This morning, we include a guided walking tour of Roeun with an English-speaking guide.  Later you travel to nearby Caen for a possible walking tour (including Castle, Men and Women Abbey). Time permitting you may also see the Pegasus Bridge. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Honfleur and check in for an evening at leisure.

Rouen where you will walk in the footsteps of a local hero Saint Roman; a Viking chieftain Rollon who was the first ruler of Normandy; a fearless warrior Joan of Arc; a hardworking seamstress Mathilde and an inspired impressionist Claude Monet, an illiterate docker and a chef who brought French cuisine to the American public, Julia Child.  

At the same time Rouen 's architecture will unfold the story of Normandy capital in front of you, as the city still preserves traces of different periods of its history regardless of the bombings that took place during the Second World War. You will dive into Rouen's past by means of local stories and legends to emerge in Rouen's busy present day life.  

Caen. William the Conqueror’s hometown, is a lively and dynamic city. Known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen, heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city. The city has now preserved the memory by erecting a memorial and a museum dedicated to peace, the Mémorial de Caen.

Honfleur is a city in northern France's Normandy region. It's on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel. The Vieux-Bassin (old harbor), lined with 16th- to 18th-century townhouses, has been a subject for artists including Claude Monet and native son Eugène Boudin. Nearby is 15th-century St. Catherine's Church, a vaulted timber structure erected by shipbuilders. 

La Ferme Saint Simeon: 20 Rte Adolphe Marais, Honfleur, 14600

Overnight at La Ferme Saint Simeon in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast

Welcome to the 5-star spa hotel, a little paradise on the Norman Coast in Honfleur, facing the Seine river estuary and close to the beach.

FULL DAY TOUR US SECTOR, OMAHA BEACH, POINTE DU HOC AND THE AMERICAN CEMETERY, CAEN AND PEGASUS BRIDGE

Meet your guide in your hotel this morning for a full day private tour of Normandy Landing Beaches. Spend time today to see Pointe du Hoc, the best-known Bloody Omaha Beach and the heart-breaking U.S cemetery, for yet another perspective of the beach from the high ground. Your guide will give you time on your own to either stay longer in the cemetery or save time for the Visitor Centre. In the afternoon travel to Caen to visit the Memorial and time permitting to see Pegasus Bridge, you can discuss timings locally with your driver/guide.  In the evening arrive in Bayeux and check into your Chateau for an overnight stay.

La Pointe du Hoc is a promontory with a 35-metre cliff overlooking the English Channel on the northwestern coast of Normandy in the Calvados department, France. In World War II, Pointe du Hoc was the location of a series of German bunkers and machine gun posts. 

Omaha Beach: The most famous and most difficult of the five D-day beaches. It took the highest casualties, due in particular to its topography: it was the only beach with high ground just beyond. The impossible task here was to get off the beach as quickly as possible in order to reach the top of the bluff, when the only four exit roads were still blocked off by the German defenders.

The air-bombing and naval bombardment that were supposed to disorganize them, almost completely missed. You will understand why the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions suffered more than 3 800 casualties (dead, wounded or missing) to make this battle a victory.They had to jump out of their Landing Craft and made their way out of the cold water, past the terrible beach obstacles, as graphically depicted in “Saving Private Ryan”

Chateau D'audrieu: Château D'audrieu,14250 Audrieu

Overnight at Chateau D'audrieu in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast.

Set in an 18th-century chateau on a grand estate, this upscale hotel offers elegant rooms with garden views featuring satellite TV, Wi-Fi access and minibars.

FULL DAY US SECTOR - UTAH BEACH, ST MERE EGLISE, AIRBORNE CEMETERY

Meet your driver/guide this morning and enjoy a short tour of Bayeux and then travel the short distance to La Cambe German Cemetery. Explore St Mere Eglise and the airborne museum and of course Utah beach.  This evening you will travel to Lieu-dit Boucéel and check into your Chateau for your overnight stay.  You will bid farewell to your Normandy guide on arrival.

Utah Beach: Closest to the Germans around Cherbourg and quite separated from the other beaches, it could have been a disaster. But Utah was rather lightly defended and had the great privilege to be protected by the American paratroopers (who had been in the area for several hours already). As they jumped out of their Landing Craft at La Madeleine, the first soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division were led by General Theo Roosevelt Jr. On the first day, 23.000 landed here and casualties remained low under 200. 

Saint-Mere-Eglise is strategically situated on the main N13 highway to Cherbourg and only a few miles away from the coast, this farming community became the very center of the huge airborne operation (with 15.000 U.S paratroopers) that started during the night before D-day. In order to stop the German counter-attacks from the north, the village was planned to be taken rapidly by the nearby-dropped 505th P.I.R. But some of these soldiers had the misfortune to end up here, right on the town full of Germans. 

La Cambe German Cemetery: Originally started as an American cemetery in 1944 (for both Americans and Germans), after the war this cemetery became the largest German one in Normandy with over 21.000 buried here. It covers more than 15 acres and is surrounded by over 1.200 maples part of the Garden of Peace. The centre is in the form of a 20-feet mound (where 300 are buried) topped by a big black stone cross and two statues. 

Chateau de Bouceel: Baie du, 6 Boucéel, Vergoncey,, Mont Saint Michel

Overnight at Chateau de Bouceel in a Standard Room inclusive of breakfast

An elegant 18th century family residence situated in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel. 

MONT ST MICHEL AND ONTO AMBOISE

After breakfast this morning, you will be met by a Loire Valley based driver/guide, and a luxury vehicle and travel the short distance to Mont Saint-Michel. Admire panoramic views over the French coastline as the iconic Mont Saint-Michel looms near, and marvel at one of France’s most famous landmarks. After the tour, its south to Amboise where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay. The evening is at your leisure

Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island lies approximately one kilometre off the country's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares in area.

Amboise is a town in central France’s Loire Valley. It's known for the Château d'Amboise, the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII featuring Leonardo da Vinci's tomb, as well as royal chambers, gardens and underground passageways. Just outside town, Château du Clos Lucé is Leonardo's former home, where he lived until his death in 1519. It houses a small museum displaying working models of his designs.

Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise: 27 Rue Rabelais, 37400 Amboise

Overnight at Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise in a Superior Room inclusive of breakfast

PRIVATE LOIRE VALLEY WINE TOUR AND TWILIGHT RIVER CRUISE

This morning, meet your driver/guide for a full day tour to include the 3 best Chateau's in the region. Chateau Royal D’Amboise, Chateau Chenonceau and Chateau Chambord. We also include a wine tasting with food pairing experience for lunch. You will arrive at your hotel by 6.00PM. Time to check in and freshen up before you are collected at 7.00PM and privately transferred to board a sunset cruise on the River Loire including a dinner with champagne and local wines. Afterwards meet your driver as you dis-embark and return to your hotel.

Chateau Royal D’Amboise.  Imagine a palace on a promontory above the Loire and imagine the hanging gardens between heaven and earth … Amboise was one of the favourite sites of the kings of France when they transformed their country during the Renaissance period. Anne de Bretagne, François Ier or Léonard de Vinci (buried in the chapel of the castle) are familiar faces here which we rediscover. A living castle open to nature, a haven of peace for more than 90 species of birds, Amboise also offers a 360 ° view of landscapes listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.

The history of the Château de Chenonceau is defined by a an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, embellished, protected, restored and saved it. The first château was a medieval château dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, of which only the dungeon remains: the Tour des Marques. The château in its current form was built between 1513 and 1517, by Thomas Bohier and above all his wife, Catherine Briçonnet. The château in its current form was built between 1513 and 1517, by Thomas Bohier and above all his wife, Catherine Briçonnet.

The Château de Chambord is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture, which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building was constructed by the king of France, Francis I. Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley; it was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I, who maintained his royal residences at the Château de Blois and Amboise. The original design of the château is attributed to the Tuscan architect Domenico da Cortona; Leonardo da Vinci may have also influenced the design.

Private Sunset Cruise on the Loire River.  Arrive in a quaint village along the Loire river and enjoy a 1h30 hours private river cruise on a traditional wooden boat of the Loire. You will discover the wild landscapes of the Loire and may be able to observe the animals like beavers. A truly magic experience!

Fleur de Loire: Fleur de Loire, 26 quai Villebois Mareuil, 41 000 Blois

Overnight at Fleur de Loire in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast

A lifetime's work for Michelin-star chef Christophe Hay, driven by a constant pursuit of excellence and exquisite hospitality.

PRIVATE TOURING VIA CHATEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU TO PARIS

Check out of your hotel this morning and meet with your driver for a private transfer to Paris. En route, we include a stop with entrance fees to visit the Chateau de Fontainebleau. Continue into Paris and your driver will drop you at your hotel and for a final night. This evening we also include the Belle Epoque dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge.

Palace of Fontainebleau or Château de Fontainebleau, located 55 kilometers southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux'. The medieval castle and subsequent palace served as a residence for the French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III.

The Moulin Rouge, a spectacular world exists where all the emotions, surprises and effervescence, that constitute the Paris party spirit since 1889, are created and experienced. Come and enjoy the Féerie Revue show, composed of 80 artists from all over the world, some 1000 costumes of feathers, sequins and rhinestones which enhance the bodies of our artists, a multitude of breath-taking acts which punctuate the show, and the legendary French Cancan – the Parisian cabaret invites you to enjoy an unforgettable moment of enchantment in the heart of Montmartre.

We include a final night back at Hotel D'Aubbusson in a Grand Luxury Room.

PRIVATE DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO CHARLES DE GAULLE

After breakfast today we you will meet a local driver for a private transfer to the aiport for you flight home.

We simply want you to focus on having an incredible time. It’s that simple.

All our suggested tours are created by locals, using years of country knowledge. It’s your tour though. That’s why any of our itineraries can be tailored to exactly suit your needs. And that might mean fitting it to your budget. Do you have a particular destination in mind, We can include any specific request, so please ask.

Please note that we can also use some or all 4-star hotels in great locations. We can adjust services to meet your wish list, your requirements and your budget.

The Cost for this Wonderful Private Tour as shown online based on 2 Guests sharing a room ranges from EURO €12295 - €13495 per person sharing.

Utilising wonderful 4-star hotels in great locations, the price range will be from EURO €11395 - €11995

Please see below for complete list of included services.

Accommodation

Nts    City           Hotel    

3        Paris           Hotel d'Aubusson - Grand Luxe Room

1        Rouen        Hotel De Bourgtheroulde - Privilege City View Room

1        Caen          La Ferme Saint Simeon - Deluxe Room

1        Audrieu      Chateau D'audrieu - Deluxe Room

1        Normandy  Chateau de Bouceel - Standard Room

1        Amboise     Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise - Superior Room

1        Blois           Fleur de Loire - Deluxe Room

1        Paris           Hotel d'Aubusson - Grand Luxe Room

Transport

• Private Arrival Transfer from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
• 2 Hour Private Panoramic City Tour of Paris
• Round Trip Evening Transfers to Dinner/Show
• Private Transfer from Paris to Rouen
• Private Guided tour to Rouen and Honfleur
• Private Full Day Tour US Sector, Omaha beach, Caen Meormial Pegasus Bridge
• Private Full Day US Sector - Utah Beach, St Mere Eglise, Airborne Cemetery
• Private Tour of Mont St Michel and onto Amboise
• Private Full day Private Wine Tour and Twilight River Cruise
• Private transfer to Paris via Chateau De Fontainebleau
• Private Departure Transfer

Services

• Eiffel Tower - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Private Guided Tour at Musee D'Orsay
• Musee De Orsay - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Private Champagne Illuminated Cruise
• Private 3 Hour Tour of The Louvre
• Louvre Museum - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Montmartre Small Group Evening Food Tour
• Private Tour of the Palace of Versailles
• Giverny Monet's House & Garden - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Private Morning Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
• Chateau Royal D’Amboise - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Château de Chenonceau - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Château de Chambord - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Private Sunset Cruise on the Loire River
• Chateau De Fontainebleau - Skip The Line Entrance Fee
• Moulin Rouge Belle Epoque Menu and Show

We also include hotel taxes and fees, (please note that city tax is payable locally) communication costs and the help of our local travel experts throughout your trip; 24/7.

What's Not Included

• Your flights to and from Europe
• Gratuities and tips to driver-guides and local guides
• Anything that we’ve not mentioned above

BOOKING: The proposal is subject to availability and subject to our terms and conditions available on request. To book we require a 30% deposit which is non-refundable as required to pre-book all services.  We accept payments by credit card or by bank transfer. The balance of your trip would be due by 60 days prior to travel.  We strongly suggest taking out travel insurance with your local broker or online provider.