May 26, 2024 (Sunday) - Arrival Day / Monet's Garden / Private Chef Dinner (Chateaux)
You will be met at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 10:00 AM with a private group motorcoach transfer to
our private chateaux.
On our way to our private chateaux we'll visit Monet's Garden in Giverny, arguably the most famous gardens in
France. Monet painted some of his most famous paintings while living at Giverny. These included his water lily
and Japanese bridge paintings. Monet lived in Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926.
Lunch will be on your own.
That night we'll meet up for a private chef dinner to meet our fellow travelers.
May 27, 2024 (Monday) - Rouen (Chateaux)
Rouen, situated on the banks of the River Seine, is Normandy’s vibrant, historic and cultural capital. Monet’s famous
depictions of Rouen Cathedral have made this vast edifice many visitors’ favourite building in the city, but there are also
many fine museums to explore, not to mention the Gros Horloge clock tower, France’s oldest inn La Couronne and the beautiful
modern church dedicated to Joan of Arc.
We'll have a guided tour of the city. Afterwards there will be free time to enjoy the city.
Lunch will be on your own.
We'll have a multi course dinner in Rouen.
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) - Mont Saint-Michel (Chateaux)
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying abbey, the Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay count among France’s most
stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy island is now a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay.
We'll have a guided tour of the city. Afterwards there will be free time to enjoy the city.
Lunch will be on your own.
We'll have a light dinner at our private villa.
This will be a 12+ hour tour day as Mont-Saint-Michel is located roughly 3 hours each way from our private chateaux.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday) - Deauville (Chateaux)
Deauville is located on Normandy’s Côte Fleurie and is one of the most beautiful seaside escapes in France.
Known for its chalky white cliffs and colorful flowers, Deauville is often called the 'Parisian Riviera' and has
been considered a top destination for the rich and famous since the 1800s.
We'll have a private chef brunch at our chateaux. The tour day will start early in the
afternoon.
Dinner will be on your own in Deauville.
May 30, 2024 (Thursday) - Omaha Beach / Normandy American Cemetary (Chateaux)
Today we visit Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetary, and other sites associated with D-Day with our guide.
We'll have a packed lunch since the area is limited for dining.
We'll have a private chef dinner at our villa.
This will be a 10+ hour tour day.
May 31, 2024 (Friday) - Bayeaux (Chateaux)
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and
chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror invaded and defeated
King Harold Godwinson. In the late 19th century, an extremely ambitious project was undertaken by a group of
Victorian embroiderers to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry in full, painstakingly reproducing every single detail,
stitch-by-stitch, so that the Tapestry's timeless story could be enjoyed by the people of Britain.
We'll have an audioguide tour of the Bayeaux Tapestry. Afterwards there will be free time to enjoy the city.
We'll have a private chef brunch at our chateaux. The tour day will start early in the
afternoon.
Dinner will be on your own in Bayeaux.
June 1, 2024 (Saturday) - Honfleur (Chateaux)
Ports don’t come any prettier than Honfleur on the Seine estuary. Colourful half-timbered houses jostle for
position on the quays, along with art galleries and restaurants. Packed with things to see and do, it’s not for
nothing that Honfleur is one of the most popular places to visit in France. Saturday is Market Day in the city
and it's one of the best markets you'll visit.
Lunch will be on your own.
We'll have a private chef dinner at our villa.
June 2, 2024 (Sunday) - Departure Day
Today is our departure day and our private group motorcoach will leave the chateaux at 8:00 AM to head to the
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for a 10:30 AM arrival.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodations
7 nights accommodations with breakfast at our private chateaux in Normandy
Activities
Monet's Garden tour
Rouen city guided tour
Mont Saint-Michel city guided tour
Bayeaux Tapestrty audioguide tour
Omaha Beach / Normandy American Cemetary / D-Day sites guided tour
Honfleur city guided tour
Entry Fees
Entry fees for all activities listed under "Inclusions/Activities"
Food And Beverages
Daily CONTINENTAL breakfast at our private chateaux in Normandy.
One packed lunch.
Two private chef brunches at our chateaux.
Multi-course restaurant dinner in Rouen.
Light dinner at our chateaux.
Three private chef dinners at our chateaux.
Wine and snacks at the chateaux.
Host And Guides
Never Travel Solo host during the duration of the trip
Local guides for all tours listed under "Inclusions/Activities" unless stated otherwise
Transportation
Motorcoach
Transportation to/from all activities listed under "Inclusions/Activities" unless stated otherwise
Transfers
Transfer from arrival airport in Paris (CDG) to our group chateaux in Normandy leaving at 10:00 AM
Transfer from our group chateaux in Normandy to departure airport in Paris (CDG) at 8:00 AM
EXCLUSIONS
Activities
All activities not listed under "Inclusions/Activities"
Food And Beverages
All food and beverages not listed under "Inclusions/Food And Beverages"
Miscellaneous
All items of a personal nature and anything not expressly stated as included
Transportation
Airfare to/from our arrival city and departure city
Travel Insurance
IMPORTANT NOTES
The accommodations, activities, and other inclusions and/or their order may change and/or be canceled due to
circumstances beyond our control and/or for any other reason we deem necessary. In the event this occurs, we will
try our best to arrange similar accommodations, activities, and other inclusions.
Depending on the size of our group, some and/or all of our activities may be part of a larger public tour group.
Some parts of this trip requires extensive walking (5 miles or more over the course of the day as well as
uphill/downhill climbing on cobblestone or non-stable pathways).
SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON THE CHATEAUX PROPERTY, EVEN ON THE GROUNDS!
COVID-19
Should France restrict access to United States citizens from entering the country there will be a complete
refund of all monies paid for the trip (less Paypal fees). If the trip is a go and you simply choose not to go,
you will not be entitled to a refund.
Please note that masks might be required to be worn while touring. We will need to abide by the current
recommendations from the French government, the cities that we are touring, and the suppliers we're using.
Please note that entry into France might require a full vaccination, negative COVID tsst, or a combination of both.
TRIP OVERVIEW
Arrival Information
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
May 26, 2024 (Sunday)
Our airport meet and greet transfer service is at 11:00 AM. We have a private group motorcoach transfer to our private
chateaux with a stop for our tour of Monet's Garden in Giverny.
Departure Information
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June 2, 2024 (Sunday)
Your flight should depart no earlier than 2:00 PM. Our private group motorcoach will leave the villa at 8:00 AM to
head to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for a 10:30 AM arrival.
Destinations Visited
Rouen, France
Mont Saint-Michel, France
Bayeaux, France
Deauville, France
Honfleur, France
Omaha Beach, France
Normandy American Cemetary, France
Price
$3,899 single occupancy
A mandatory $100 cash tip per person will be collected in addition to the trip price.
There is a fee of 4% for all credit card payments.
Deposit
$1,000 at booking
$1,000 additional by July 19, 2023
ALL PAYMENTS, INCLUDING DEPOSIT, ARE COMPLETELY NONREFUNDABLE!