Loire Castles & D-Day Experience - 2 days
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Tour Overview
Set off from Paris on a 2–day journey that blends Loire Valley elegance with Normandy history, finishing back in Paris. You'll explore Renaissance icons like Chambord and Chenonceau – think grand staircases, river spanning arches and manicured gardens – and call in at royal Amboise. Stay near Mont Saint–Michel for an atmospheric evening, then climb the abbey for sweeping bay views. Later, reflect at Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery, with time at the Overlord Museum. Travel in a comfortable minivan with a friendly guide, skip the stress of logistics and enjoy a well paced break with scenic drives, culture and moving WWII sites.
Start
Paris
End
Paris
Destination
Paris
Days
2
Pace
Medium
Range
Private
Max Group Size
Min 7 - Max 0
Min Age
7
Trip Code: LCDE2
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Chambord - Discover Château de Chambord’s vast Renaissance design, including its double-spiral staircase attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and 400-plus rooms
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Amboise - Visit the Royal Château d’Amboise, a former royal residence where Leonardo da Vinci is buried in the chapel
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Chenonceau - Admire Château de Chenonceau’s arches spanning the River Cher and its historic gardens shaped by influential French women
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Mont Saint-Michel - Explore Mont Saint-Michel’s medieval streets and Benedictine Abbey, rising above the bay as one of France’s most iconic landmarks
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Omaha Beach - Reflect at Omaha Beach’s Signal Monument, site of the D-Day landings and a key location in Allied military history
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Colleville-sur-Mer - Pay respects at the Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking Omaha Beach and honouring thousands of fallen US soldiers
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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