Description
Discover the romance, lavish architecture, vast gardens and cultural history of France with this nine-day Premium adventure through Paris, the Loire Valley and Normandy. You’ll wander through historic chateaus, indulge in a wine tasting on a boat on the Loire River and enjoy a luxurious Feature Stay in La Borde en Sologne Chateau and Spa – a castle surrounded by woodlands. Discover the D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, the Monmousseau Caves, Chambord’s gardens (and interiors) and romantic Montmartre and if you can’t get enough – why not extend your stay in Paris and watch the Eiffel Tower lights up the night’s skyline?
Trip Name
Premium Paris, Loire Valley & Normandy
Last Updated
2024-01-13
Days
9
Capacity
12
Highlights
- Soak in riverside views (and plenty of local wine) on a Premium Exclusive experience – a wine tasting on a boat in the Loire River, by the Chateau Gaudrelle winery.
- See and stay in all the best chateaux through France – including a visit to Chateau de Chenonceau, a picnic lunch on the grounds of Chambord, and your Feature Stay at La Borde en Sologne Chateau and Spa (cheeky massage at the castle, anyone?)
- Take a day trip to picturesque Mont St Michel – a tidal island in Normandy at the mouth of the Couesnon River. This is an unforgettable sight when travelling Normandy, so make sure you don’t forget your camera!
- Tour the D-Day beaches and learn about the history of the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 with a local guide.
- Experience art, culture and medieval architecture with a visit to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry, a tour of a local distillery and an exploration of the colourful walls of the Caves Monmousseau.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
