2-day Private Mont Saint-Michel, 3 Loire Castles, D-Day Express
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Experience the best of French heritage on this exclusive 2-day private tour from Paris, traveling in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes minivan. This meticulously planned itinerary merges the architectural grandeur of the Loire Valley—including visits to the iconic Château de Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise—with the spiritual majesty of Mont Saint-Michel. Pay your respects at Normandy's D-Day sites, including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, while enjoying a personalized experience with a professional guide-driver. This private tour (max 7) includes all entrance fees, 3*+ hotel accommodation, and a local Calvados tasting, ensuring a seamless journey through France's most storied landsc...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide for the whole trip
Mercedes E220 business class car or Mercedes Minivan
Calvados Tasting: a guided tasting by a local producer.
Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey guided visit
Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, Overlord Museum
3 Loire Valley Castles Guided visits including entrance tickets
Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
Hotel accommodation is not included. We can help with hotel reservation at competitive rates.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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2-day Private Mont Saint-Michel, 3 Loire Castles, D-Day Express
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About
Experience the best of French heritage on this exclusive 2-day private tour from Paris, traveling in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes minivan. This meticulously planned itinerary merges the architectural grandeur of the Loire Valley—including visits to the iconic Château de Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise—with the spiritual majesty of Mont Saint-Michel. Pay your respects at Normandy's D-Day sites, including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, while enjoying a personalized experience with a professional guide-driver. This private tour (max 7) includes all entrance fees, 3*+ hotel accommodation, and a local Calvados tasting, ensuring a seamless journey through France's most storied landsc...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide for the whole trip
Mercedes E220 business class car or Mercedes Minivan
Calvados Tasting: a guided tasting by a local producer.
Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey guided visit
Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, Overlord Museum
3 Loire Valley Castles Guided visits including entrance tickets
Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
Hotel accommodation is not included. We can help with hotel reservation at competitive rates.
Paris — Chambord Castle — Amboise Castle — Chenonceau Castle
6 Stops
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Paris
07:30 Pick up and departure from Your hotel in Paris. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of the Loire Valley.
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Chateau de Chambord
10:00 - 11:45 Visit of Chateau de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase.
11:45 Departure to Amboise city. There is 1 hour drive (60 km).
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Amboise
12:45 - 13:45 Lunch time in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.
1 hour
4
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
13:45 to 15:00 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Royal Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room.
Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel.
15:00 Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive.
1 hour and 15 minutes
5
Chateau de Chenonceau
15:20 to 17:00 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room.
Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well.
Attn. In low season we depart at 5:10 pm and in high season at 5:30 due to the opening hours of the Castle.
17:00 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Mont Saint-Michel. It takes about 3,5 hours (300 km).
