Normandy and Mont St. Michel

6 days, 5 nights

 

 

Follow the footsteps of WWII and the Allied forces on this 5-night guided journey! You’ll visit museums, memorials and famous beaches.

 

Highlights

• Enjoy a glass of Champagne while relaxing on a Seine River cruise and admiring Paris from a different perspective.
• Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Étienne, also known as Abbaye aux Hommes which was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror.
• A full and immersive tour of the Normandy Beaches, with a special visit to Omaha Beach and watch a very special 360° film (circular cinema) about WWII and D-Day.
• Explore and stay on the tidal island of Mont St. Michel, and tour the magnificent abbey at the top of the hill.

 

Overnight Stops

5 nights total

Paris (2) – Caen (2) – Mont St. Michel (1)

Optional Extension: We recommend extending your stay and exploring Bayeux and the seaside resort of Deauville.

 

Sample Itinerary

Note that this is a sample private driver itinerary and can be customized to your liking. It can also be booked as an independent self-drive tour.
 

Day 1: Arrival in Paris

Welcome to the “Ville Lumière.” Upon arrival, you will be met by your English-speaking driver and transferred by a luxury car to your hotel. After check-in, you will explore with your private driver, a local guide, on a panoramic tour of the city. In the afternoon, relax on a leisurely cruise down the Seine River with a glass of Champagne. Free time for lunch and dinner on your own in the evening.

Overnight in Paris
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Le Littré 4⭑

 

Day 2: Paris to Caen

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and after check out, meet with your private driver to head north to Caen.
After checking into your hotel in Caen, you will take a two-hour walking tour with a local guide of the old town with a visit to the Abbaye aux Hommes, an 11th-century Benedictine monastery. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon you will be transported to the world-famous Caen Memorial Museum for a self-guided tour. Return transfer back to your hotel and on your own for dinner in the evening.

Overnight in Caen
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Mercure Caen Port de Plaisance 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 3: Caen and Normandy Beaches

After breakfast, your driver will take you to the iconic Normandy landing beaches of World War II. You will visit Omaha Beach, Arromanches with the Mulberry Harbor, Pegasus Bridge, a multitude of bunkers and serene cemeteries. You will enjoy a stop in a typical cider factory with tasting and free time for lunch. Return to your hotel, dinner on your own in the evening.

Overnight in Caen
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Mercure Caen Port de Plaisance 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 4: Caen to Mont St. Michel

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet with your driver. Today you will be visiting the famed Mont St. Michel. This rocky island was dedicated as its name suggests to Saint Michel and is well-known for its majestic abbey. Upon arrival, you will meet with a local guide who will show you around the island and give you a tour of the abbey. You will also pay a visit to the iconic biscuit factory “La Mere Poulard” where you’ll have a chance to taste some of their goodies. Free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will explore the historical old center of the village. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

Overnight in Mont St. Michel
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel La Mère Poulard 5⭑
(Breakfast and dinner included)

 

Day 5: Mont St. Michel to Paris

Enjoy breakfast and after checking out of your hotel, you and your driver will head back toward Paris. Free time for lunch and dinner on your own in the evening.

Overnight in Paris
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Le Littré 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 6: Departure from Paris

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and after checking out of your hotel, you’ll be transferred back to Paris airport to catch your flight home, or you may choose to stay and explore other areas of France!
(Breakfast included)

 

Pricing

From $5,675 per person based on double occupancy.*
*Price shown is an example of what to expect for a chauffeur vacation. Each itinerary is customized and can change depending on seasonality, availability, etc.

This trip can be booked as a self-drive or chauffeur tour of France.

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