French Castles and Wine (Paris - Rouen - Bayeux - Mont St. Michel - Blois - Self Drive)
❮French Castles and Wine (Paris - Rouen - Bayeux - Mont St. Michel - Blois - Self Drive)
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This 11 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 night in Paris
- Rental Car for 10 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Rouen
- Hotel for 2 nights in Bayeux
- Hotel for 2 nights in Mont St. Michel
- Hotel for 2 night in Blois
- Hotel for 1 night in Paris
Driving Time
Paris - Rouen: 1 hr. 55 mins. approx.
Rouen - Bayeux: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Bayeux - Mont St. Michel: 1 hr. 35 mins. approx.
Mont St. Michel - Blois: 3 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Blois - Paris: 2 hrs. 5 mins. Approx.
Five great cities in France, one fantastic trip to explore on your own with a rental car. Start in Paris (the romantic City of Lights; shopping, dining, museums), and then Rouen (Normandy's vibrant, historic and cultural capital, famous for its cathedral and many fine museums), Bayeux (Its medieval center contains cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and the towering, Norman-Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame), Mont St. Michel (unique island topped by a gravity-defying Abbey and one of France`s most stunning sights in Normandy), the beautiful Blois (a hillside city on the Loire River, is the capital of the Loir-et-Cher department in central France). This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Paris
Day 1Arrive to Paris
Overnight in ParisDay 2Overnight in ParisDay 3Departing from Paris
Transportation to next city by: By Car -
Rouen
Day 3Arrive to Rouen
Overnight in RouenDay 4Overnight in RouenDay 5Departing from Rouen
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Bayeux
Day 5Arrive to Bayeux
Overnight in BayeuxDay 6Overnight in BayeuxDay 7Departing from Bayeux
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Mont Saint Michel
Day 7Arrive to Mont Saint Michel
Overnight in Mont Saint MichelDay 8Overnight in Mont Saint MichelDay 9Departing from Mont Saint Michel
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Blois
Day 9Arrive to Blois
Overnight in BloisDay 10Overnight in BloisDay 11Departing from Blois
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Paris
Day 11Arrive to Paris
Overnight in ParisDay 12Departing from Paris
France
France remains one of the worlds most talked-about and written-about destinations. Whether the romance of Paris sweeps you off your feet or you fall gently for the relaxed life of Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound. Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to last a lifetime. The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux. And there is more to explore.
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Paris
Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason: the city assaults the senses; demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore.
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and so much more! -
Rouen
The capital of Normandy, Rouen is one of the country's most ancient cities, with 2,000 years of history, laid out by the Duke of Normandy in 911. The city on the Seine is rich in historic associations: William the Conqueror died here in 1087, and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on place du Vieux-Marché in 1431. Nowadays, Rouen is a bustling, vibrant place, bursting with activity generated by the industries connected to the port and the students at nearby universities and art schools. Admire The Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Aître Saint-Maclou, Palais de Justice and Monument Juif, Tour du Gros-Horloge (Big Clock Tower), Eglise Saint-Maclou, and so much more!
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Bayeux
Bayeux, the capital of the Bessin region is a charming French town famous all over the world for the Bayeux Tapestry, a XIth century linen hanging, embroided with various colored wools. The town center boast winding cobblestone streets and a lovely main street with cafes, wine shops, boutiques and patisseries. There are so many wonderful things to do in Bayeux, and it's a city of significant historical importance. Explore Bayeux Cathedral, Baron Gérard Museum, Old Town, Bayeux Market, War Cemetery, Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, and so much more!
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Mont Saint Michel
Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island in Normandy, on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy. Massive walls measuring more than half a mile in circumference surround this great tourist attraction, a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey, perched on a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the midst of immense sandbanks. The church is dedicated to the archangel St Michael. Mont Saint-Michel is connected with the shore by a causeway. Visit Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel, Ramparts, Grand Rue, La Mère Poulard (Restaurant), Mont Saint-Michel Pilgrimages, Musée Historique (History Museum), Musée de la Mer et de l'Écologie (Museum of the Sea and Ecology), and so much more!
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Blois
Towering above the northern bank of the Loire, Blois’ royal château, one-time feudal seat of the powerful counts of Blois, offers a great introduction to some key periods in French history and architecture. The city makes an excellent base for visits to the châteaux, villages and towns of the central Loire Valley. Explore Château de Blois, Beaux-Arts Museum, Fondation du Doute: Museum of Contemporary Art, Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), Rocher de la Vierge, Historical Museum, Tour Beauvoir, Loire River Trips, Chateux, of the Loire Valley, Gardens, and so much more!
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Paris
Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason: the city assaults the senses; demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore.
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and so much more!
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and so much more!
Admire The Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Aître Saint-Maclou, Palais de Justice and Monument Juif, Tour du Gros-Horloge (Big Clock Tower), Eglise Saint-Maclou, and so much more!
Explore Bayeux Cathedral, Baron Gérard Museum, Old Town, Bayeux Market, War Cemetery, Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, and so much more!
Visit Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel, Ramparts, Grand Rue, La Mère Poulard (Restaurant), Mont Saint-Michel Pilgrimages, Musée Historique (History Museum), Musée de la Mer et de l'Écologie (Museum of the Sea and Ecology), and so much more!
Explore Château de Blois, Beaux-Arts Museum, Fondation du Doute: Museum of Contemporary Art, Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), Rocher de la Vierge, Historical Museum, Tour Beauvoir, Loire River Trips, Chateux, of the Loire Valley, Gardens, and so much more!
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and so much more!