Paris, the Loire and Normandy

Paris, the City of Light, the City of Love, a city of gastronomy, arts, and culture, is an essential European destination. The French capital is home to some of the country’s most remarkable landmarks, such as the imposing Eiffel Tower, the iconic Louvre Museum, the timeless Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the world-renowned Champs-Élysées. Its historic streets, grand boulevards, and old neighborhoods give the city a charming and romantic atmosphere, especially along the Seine River. Venturing beyond the metropolis reveals the splendor of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Loire Valley castles; the fortified city of Saint-Malo, a home base for many explorers, privateers, and pirates; and the beaches of Normandy, which witnessed the D-Day landings that led to the Allied victory in World War II. Visiting France is like stepping into history and emerging transformed.

Guided tour of PARIS: Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro, Luxembourg Garden – Guided tour "Masterpieces of the Louvre" – Sainte-Chapelle – Catacombs of Paris – Palace of Versailles – Père Lachaise Cemetery – Explore Montmartre including the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur – Climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe – Seine River Cruise – Discover the LOIRE: Château de Chambord – Château de Chenonceau and its gardens – Manoir de Limoëlou – Ride the tourist train in SAINT-MALO – Visit MONT-SAINT-MICHEL and its abbey – Explore the beaches of NORMANDY: Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery