Normandy Uncovered: Bayeux, Battlefields, Mont St. Michel & more

On arrival in Paris you will be transferred to your hotel.

Paris is known as the “City of Light”. The origin of this name comes from the Middle Ages which was the period of enlightenment. It is also known as the Capital of Fashion, which is no surprise when one thinks of all those famous French designers. This beautiful and romantic city, in many respects, resembles an outdoor museum with its attractive and elegant architecture and wide boulevards. In fact, a large section of the centre of the city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Paris is made up of 20 districts called Arrondissements, each one giving a different perspective to the city. The meandering River Seine dissects the city and adds enormously to the character and beauty of travel to Paris.

The balance of the bay is at leisure to enjoy the French capital.

Join a small group excursion with a professional tour guide and indulge in a 'Tour de France' French regional gastronomy! Your journey begins in a typical French-style bakery where you will enjoy a coffee, delicious butter croissants, and pick up some traditional baguettes to enjoy later. Next stop is Les Halles, home to the huge food market and known as a mecca for food lovers. The streets are lined with specialty food stores, restaurants, cafes, and kitchen supplies. Shop amongst the locals on the popular rue Montorgueil, stopping along the way to savor some local treats like artisanal cheeses and fine chocolates direct from the 'fromagerie' and 'chocolatier'. You will also have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest and most beautiful patisseries in Paris, famous for winning the award for the Best Chocolate Eclair! The last stop will be a beautifully restored epicerie. Along the way, your expert guide will ensure to share stories from centuries-old traditions. Finally, stop at a wine bar and with the help of an expert sommelier, sample various wines from different regions in France and how to pair each wine with your food.

Pickup from your in Paris hotel and departure to your accommodation in Bayeux. On the route there will be a stop to discover Honfleur, a charming medieval village. Arrival in Bayeux with the balance of the day at leisure.

Pickup at in your accommodation for a private full day tour to Mont Saint Michel and Granville.

Mont Saint Michel one of France's most popular and iconic sights, the magnificent island of Mont Saint Michel and its bay, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. Your driver will tell you everything you need to know about the stunning medieval abbey at the top of the rocky island, a genuine historical masterpiece. Then take your time to soak up the magic of the island and the beauty of its bay, which changes with the rise and fall of the tides.

Mont Saint Michel, a picturesque fortified rocky outcrop that dates back to the Middle Ages and is surrounded by a large bay with one of Europe's most extreme tides. Walk right up to the top of the island to see the fascinating and unique Benedictine abbey. Dating back to the 8th Century, it is a wonder of Gothic architecture on three floors, dedicated to the Archangel Michael.

Granville, it is a seaside resort and health resort of Mont Saint-Michel Bay. Sometimes nicknamed "Monaco of the north" because of its location on a rocky promontory. The place where the Dior family established the Dior Museum. Back to your accommodation.

Pickup at in your accommodation for a private full day tour of the  D-Day landing beaches WW II.

Your visti the Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the hundred-foot-high cliffs between Utah and Omaha beaches. Stormed by the American Rangers on June 6, it was one of the key German fortified sites along the Normandy coast and was equipped, at that time, with extensive heavy artillery.

You will then visit the famous American Cemetery at Saint Laurent, located just above Omaha Beach, near the town of Colleville-sur-Mer. This 170-acre site is home to 9,387 white marble headstones, lined up perfectly across the grass, a memorial, a chapel, and the Garden of the Missing. It pays tribute to soldiers that died during the Battle of Normandy and is one of
25 permanent burial sites in the United States and abroad. A small trail leads down the hill to Omaha Beach, giving you the opportunity to walk across the sand.

Continue to St Mere Eglise, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first town of Cotentin in Normandy liberated by American paratroopers. Back to your accommodation.

Pickup at your accommodation and departure to Paris. On the route we will do a stop to visit Giverny. Where there is the house and the gardens of Claude Monet, the well-known Impressionist painter.

Continue to your Paris accommodation with the evening at lesisure.

Follwoing breakfast you are at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.