PARIS, NORMANDY AND CHATEAUX COUNTRY

Posted on by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

Isn’t it time you nipped monotony in the bud? From fields of yellow sunflowers to cellars of pink rosés, this fascinating tour of France invites you to survey the sensuous land and pick the perfect bouquet. Fragrant gardens and aromatic wines are just the beginning of the sweet experiences that await from the City of Light to the sunlit regions of Normandy, and the Loire Valley. Tiptoe through the tulips at Claude Monet’s rainbow-colored gardens, float down the castle hallways in dreamy Châteaux country, and swirl and sip your way from the lively cafés of Paris to the storied wineries of the French countryside. Traveling from the Seine to the sea, we’ve handpicked the best coastal experiences—the resort town of Deauville, the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel, and the poignant beaches of Normandy, site of the Allied Forces’ D-Day invasions during World War II.

Globus takes you beyond the guidebooks with more ways to discover each destination.

  1. Every Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own!
  2. Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in the special way only Globus can share—with sightseeing highlights to off-the-beaten-path surprises to out-of-this world moments you’ll remember for a lifetime!
  3. Explore or relax as you please, or choose exciting options available at MyGlobus. Get local maps and free time tips on your GlobusGO mobile app. Your Tour Director can suggest the perfect way to design your day!
At Globus, we create tours with just the right balance of included features – from Local Favorites to VIP access at must-see sites – and free time. We’re all about hidden gems, not hidden charges. That’s why we throw in more visits, toss in more experiences and include more sightseeing, all in the price of the tour package. We also rest where the action is. Every Globus tour itinerary features hotels in the heart of each destination. And, when you know the ropes of travel, you also know how to get in front of them. We work hard behind the scenes to get our travelers front and center at the world’s greatest sights. As a result, we minimize lines and wait times. Plus, with the world’s best Tour Directors leading the way, we maximize the scene, scenery and overall enjoyment for each and every traveler.

Day One

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE

WELCOME TO PARIS!

  • At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2

PARIS

J’ADORE PARIS

  • PARIS Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides.

Breakfast is included today.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

CITY SIGHTS As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall – but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. From the tempting shops of the Champs-Élysées or the irresistible charms of a corner café, our hearts are set on sharing France’s captivating City of Light any time you please.

PARIS–GIVERNY–ROUEN–DEAUVILLE

A BIG IMPRESSION

  • GIVERNY  Visit the home and gardens of master impressionist painter Claude Monet.
    ROUEN Orientation walk. Free time for lunch.
    DEAUVILLE Free time to walk along the Promenade des Planches.

Breakfast is included today.

LOCAL FAVORITE

CULTURAL GEM Wander through the gardens which inspired Monet to create some of his most celebrated Impressionist paintings at his home in Giverny. This special retreat evokes the serenity and artistry of the natural world captured in the master’s works.

DEAUVILLE–NORMANDY BEACHES–CAEN

HEROES & HOPE FOR PEACE

  • NORMANDY BEACHES Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave. See the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches and the Canada House at Juno Beach.
    CAEN Dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast & Dinner are included today

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of heroes on the beaches of Normandy, where Allied Forces stormed the beach with courage and heroism in World War II. Visit the final resting place of American soldiers who gave their lives for liberty.

CAEN–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL

TAPESTRIES & TIDES

  • BAYEUX Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry museum. Free time to browse.
    MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit at the abbey.

Breakfast & Dinner are included today.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

ART & ARCHITECTURE A real-life castle in the sand, magical Mont St. Michel Abbey sits on top of a tidal island on the coast of Normandy. Learn how this strategic position has protected it from being invaded but also has made it the ideal location for a place of confinement. Napoleon closed the abbey and converted it into a prison for his opponents.

MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY

FRENCH TREASURES & VIEWS

  • ANGERS See the medieval castle and take a scenic drive en route to the Loire Valley.

Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

ART & ARCHITECTURE Historic tapestries, half- timbered houses and, of course, the Castle. Take all of this and much more in while you wander the charming cobble streets or walk along the banks of the Maine river. Make sure you don’t forget to bring your cameras with you!

LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY

FRENCH COUNTRY HOMES

  • LOIRE VALLEY Visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles followed by a wine tasting.

Breakfast & Dinner are included today.

LOCAL FAVORITE

LOCAL TASTES Sip the very best in French wine in the picturesque French countryside along the Loire River Valley, where many stately castles dot the landscape. Hear about the history of the region that with more than 55.000 hectares of vineyards is France’s longest vineyard with an annual turnover of 320 million bottles of wine.

LOIRE VALLEY–PARIS

CITY LIGHTS & RIVER NIGHTS

  • PARIS Explore Paris with free time this afternoon. This evening, enjoy  a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city.

Breakfast & Dinner are included today.

LOCAL FAVORITE

LOCAL TASTES What better way to celebrate your visit to France than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship, while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appetit!

PARIS

SAFE TRAVELS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

  • Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast is included today.

Doesn’t this tour of France sound incredibly charming? If you’re ready to begin planning, send me an email and let’s get you to Paris and the surrounding French countryside! Currently, pricing begins at $2749.00 per person, and dates for this year are filling fast! Tours book up quickly, so don’t delay! ALSO, please note that this tour IS now available to book for 2024 departures as well, so if this year doesn’t work with your travel plans, let’s get a tour booked for 2024 with today’s pricing!

Curious about checking out Disneyland Paris before or After your trip?? I’ve been twice, and can absolutely help you navigate the French Disney parks!

Published by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

Hi! My name is Kenneth Reece, a native from Stockbridge, Georgia. I am a travel agent for Modern Travel Professionals. I opened Enchanted Gardens Florist & Gifts in 1986--when I was just 19. My love affair with Disney started in 1998 when I added Walt Disney collectibles to my merchandise displays. When I started to learn about the rich history of The Walt Disney Company, (which is required to successfully sell Walt Disney Animation Art) is when my store came alive. I've enjoyed hosting Disney Artists, Sculptors & Imagineers for in-store signing events, and was thrilled to tour the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank a few times as a guest of the company. One of my fondest Disney memories is that of holding one of Walt Disney's personal Academy Awards while visiting the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, CA. As my love of Disney grew, I began planning trips to Disney for my clients at my store, which grew into a new career! After a few years of both running my retail store and planning travel, I closed my brick & mortar store, moved to Vero Beach, Fl where I've been planning travel full-time now for over five years. Vero Beach has small-town charm with world-class luxury. It's an incredible place to live. I help take care of my parents here, and travel extensively with them. Together, we visit Disneyland and The Walt Disney World Resort often. I've planned tours in England, Scotland, Paris, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, & France including Disneyland Paris. Living in Vero Beach, where retirees seem to outnumber all other age groups, I've become an expert on helping people travel who are "young at heart". Living a short road trip away from the Orlando area, I visit the theme parks at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Sea World often. Many times I'm there once a week! I've stayed at every Disney Resort in North America, toured every hotel at the Universal Resort, and have taken over 25 cruises, being a Platinum Castaway Cay member with Disney Cruise Line. I've cruised to the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Alaska, the Panama Canal, Trans-Atlantic (East & Westbound), Mediterranean & Northern Europe. Also, if you need restaurant recommendations, I've personally ate at most of the restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort & at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is my favorite Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa is my favorite resort at Disneyland. I've attended various events at Walt Disney World such as: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Star Wars Weekends, Disneyana Conventions, EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, The Flower & Garden Festival and the new Festival of Arts. Contact me for personalized, concierge-level service. I'll help you as much (or as little) as you like, whatever your needs. I want to provide you with a worry free, incredible vacation, with memories that will last a life time.