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Your Family Journeys Moment: La Flaguerie Cider Farm Visit, Ducy-Sainte-Marguerite Your Family Journeys Moment: D-Day Family Experience and Memorial Visit, Bayeux Your Family Journeys Moment: Palace of Versailles Family Visit, Versailles. Arrival transfer. Guided Paris Île de la Cité walking tour. Giverny and Monet Gardens visit. Excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel. Short Bayeaux orientation walk. Troglodyte cave visit. Canoeing on the Cher River. Chenonceaux Castle Visit. Visit Clos Lucé. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides

Transport

Private vehicle, antique WWII vehicle, canoe, walking

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts)

Hygieneprotocol

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Optional

Paris - Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur Walk with CEO (Free) - Chocolate-Tasting Workshop (25-30EUR per person) - Eiffel Tower Admission (16-25EUR per person) - The Louvre Admission (12-16EUR per person) - Cruise the River Seine (15EUR per person) Bayeux - Bayeux Cathedral (Free) - Bayeux Tapestry Admission (10EUR per person)

Flights

Flights are not included

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1. All parents/guardians are required to supervise their children at all times throughout the tour and may not leave their child under the supervision of the CEO, local guides, drivers, etc. Children are not to be left unattended. 2. YOUR CEO It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. 3. OLYMPIC GAMES SUMMER 2024 Please note the Olympic Games will be held in Paris during the summer of 2024. All pre/post services & optional activities must be booked independently, and reserved well in advance. 4. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. 5. RESERVE TICKETS Please note that if you wish to visit popular museums or sites such as the Louvre or Eiffel Tower, to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially in high season May-September when it could be a question of hours!), it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. Tickets can be reserved online at various websites. There may be the possibility of arranging tickets on arrival on Day 1, with the help of your CEO, but availability cannot be guaranteed at such short notice. 6. FAMILY INSURANCE Options for family travel insurance are available. Please enquire with your Family Trip Specialist for more information. 7. Please note that on all Family Adventures one adult can only accompany up to two minors. If you have over two minors planning on travelling then a second adult will be required to attend. 8. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 9. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Paris - Eiffel Tower Admission (14.20-115.30EUR per person) - Musée de l’Orangerie - The Louvre Admission (12-16EUR per person) - Cruise the River Seine (15EUR per person) Bayeux - Bayeux Cathedral (Free) - Bayeux Tapestry Admission (10EUR per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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Day 1 Day 1: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Paris

Welcome to Paris–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.

Transport:
- Arrival Transfer 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Day 2: Paris (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris (1B)

Head straight to the heart of Paris on a walking tour of the Île de la Cité, the island in the Seine where the city was first settled. Cross the stone arches of the Pont Neuf, or New Bridge—which is actually the oldest bridge in Paris! The rest of the day is yours to explore the City of Light. Choose to climb the steps of the Eiffel Tower, float down the River Seine, or explore inside the iconic pyramid of the Louvre, home to treasures such as the "Mona Lisa" and the "Venus de Milo."

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Paris Île de la Cité Walking Tour

Additional Notes: If you wish to visit the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower, we recommend booking admission tickets online, prior to your departure. Many popular attractions in Europe have a timed ticketing system, so please ensure you are booking admission for the afternoon of this day. Without reserved tickets, there is the risk of waiting in long queues - a little planning goes a long way.
Day 3 Day 3: Giverny/Honfleur/Bayeux (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Giverny/Honfleur/Bayeux (1B, 1L)

Travel outside the city to the village of Giverny, and visit the home of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Wander around weeping willows and green lily ponds in the gardens that inspired some of his greatest works of art. Then head to Honfleur, a colorful port town sitting where the Seine meets the English Channel. Enjoy lunch and stroll the streets of this seaside community, where many great artists have painted the rainbow of fishing boats afloat in the harbor. Later, continue to Bayeux, an ancient city that has been sacked by Vikings, conquered by the English, and occupied by the Germans in World War II.

Visit a historic estate cider farm for a guided tour of the orchards, processing workshops and calvados cellar. Then enjoy a tasting of apple and pear juice, as well as ciders, pommeau and calvados for the adults.
Depart for Upper Normandy and the quaint village of Giverny; where Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived and worked from 1883 until his death in 1926. Monet felt that his flower and water gardens here were his greatest works of art and to this day, they are meticulously maintained.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Paris to Bayeux 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Claude Monet’s Gardens
- La Flaguerie Cider Farm Visit
Day 4 Day 4: Bayeux (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bayeux (1B, 1D)

This morning, delve into the story of D-Day and the battle to liberate France during a hands-on, sensorial World War II history experience. Feel the weight of real GI equipment, try on a field jacket, and taste the chocolate bars carried in soldiers’ kits. Climb aboard a military vehicle and drive to the nearby Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the first American World War II cemetery established on European soil. Later, gather for a delicious crepe dinner.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Bayeux 03:00 - 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- D-Day Family Experience and Memorial Visit
Day 5 Day 5: Bayeux/Mont-Saint-Michel (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bayeux/Mont-Saint-Michel (1B)

Venture to the amazing Mont-Saint-Michel, an island stronghold perched on a rock off the Normandy coast. Built in the eighth century, this UNESCO World Heritage site has been attacked and besieged, but rarely captured—perhaps due to the quicksand that surrounds the fortress at low tide! Head out on an orientation walk, then enjoy free time to wander winding lanes and cobbled streets, climbing from the base of the mountain to its crowning medieval abbey. Meander through the cloister of the monastery or discover the island’s history at a museum. Return to Bayeux and choose to view the incredible Bayeux Tapestry, tracing the Norman conquest of England in colorful embroidery.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Bayeux 03:00 - 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel
Day 6 Day 6: Loire Valley/Blois (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Loire Valley/Blois (1B, 1L)

Say au revoir to Normandy and enter the lush green Loire Valley. Set foot inside the amazing cave dwellings known as troglodyte homes—charming houses built in and around cliff-side caverns. On an underground walk, delve into the geological history of the region and learn about the local troglodyte lifestyle. Continue to the ancient city of Blois, perched above the lovely Loire River, and enjoy a free evening to relax or explore this hillside city’s many staircases.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:30 - 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Troglodyte Cave Visit
Day 7 Day 7: Chenonceaux/Amboise/Blois (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chenonceaux/Amboise/Blois (1B)

Wake up this morning and head out on the water for a canoeing excursion along the Cher River. Paddle past picturesque medieval towns to the incredible Château de Chenonceau. This fairy-tale castle spans the river, while the gardens enclose sculpted hedges, a fantastic fountain, and a tricky maze. Later, venture to the last home of Leonardo da Vinci—the spectacular Château du Clos Lucé. Young travelers can pick up a special "inventor’s notebook" and set out to invent a machine using da Vinci’s ingenious tips and tricks.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:06 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Cher River Canoeing & Chenonceau Visit
- Château du Clos Lucé Visit

Additional Notes: You must be able to swim to take part in canoeing; if anyone in your family cannot swim, or if you choose to opt out of the canoeing, that is not a problem. We can transport you directly to the castle where you will have more time to explore.
Day 8 Day 8: Versailles/Paris (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Versailles/Paris (1B, 1D)

Today, be amazed by the Hall of Mirrors in the magnificent Palace of Versailles, a World Heritage site. Imagine yourself decked out in velvet and gold as you stride between sparkling rooms on a guided tour, or explore the endless winding pathways in Versailles’ vast gardens. Return to Paris and enjoy a free afternoon to wander the banks of the Seine, munch on macarons, or shop in elegant boutiques. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:30 - 02:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Palace of Versailles Family Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Paris (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Paris (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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France Family Journey: From Paris To Normandy And Beyond

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Itinerary of your trip France Family Journey: From Paris To Normandy And Beyond

Day 1: Paris

Day 2: Paris (1B)

Day 3: Giverny/Honfleur/Bayeux (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Bayeux (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Bayeux/Mont-Saint-Michel (1B)

Day 6: Loire Valley/Blois (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Chenonceaux/Amboise/Blois (1B)

Day 8: Versailles/Paris (1B, 1D)

Day 9: Paris (1B)

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