Best of France Tour

Best of France Tour

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Best of France Tour

6 Days Starting and ending in Paris

Visiting: Paris, Rouen, Caen, Angers

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

702211

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

6-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2530

NB: Prices correct on 07-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Best of France Tour is the perfect way for value-minded travelers to see the highlights of the Loire Valley and Normandy. Beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks and fascinating history sum up this 6-day guided tour.Please note that , the order of visit can change by respecting the content.

Highlights

  • Best of France Tour is the perfect way for value-minded travelers to see the highlights of the Loire Valley and Normandy

  • Beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks and fascinating history sum up this 6-day guided tour

  • Please note that , the order of visit can change by respecting the content

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Paris Arrival

Location: Paris

Arrival to Paris , "Bienvenue a Paris" ,  meet and greet and private transfer (Pick-up from Orly or CDG)  to your city centered hotel in Paris.

Overnight: Paris  Meals: N/A

Please note that the order of the visit can change due to opening hours etc.

Day 2 : Paris Highligts

Location: Rouen

After your breakfast, enjoy the adventure of sightseeing in Paris. 

The activity begins with a panoramic bus tour with English commentary through the center of Paris. We'll visit iconic places such as the Quai de Branly Museum, the Pont de l'Alma, and the Trocadéro square, which offers a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower.

We'll continue our panoramic tour of Paris passing by the Arc de Triomphe. We'll then drive through the Champs Elysées and head to the banks of the Seine. On the banks of this famous river, we'll pass by the Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Gardens, from where we'll admire the exterior architecture of the Louvre Museum.

Next, we'll continue our tour along the Ile de la Cité, where the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral is located. Lastly, we'll go to the esplanade of the Invalides and end the panoramic tour at the Champ de Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

After the bus tour, we'll board one of the famous Bateaux Parisiens for a one-hour cruise along the Seine River with narration in English. From the boat, you'll enjoy a different view of various landmarks such as the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre Museum, or the Eiffel Tower.

The icing on the cake will be the visit to the Eiffel Tower, where we will skip the queues and walk straight in and take an elevator to its second-level observation deck at 150 meters. You’ll admire breath-taking views over Paris. Then, discover this monument at your own leisure.

The excursion ends at the Eiffel Tower.



Day 3 : Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Beaches Of Normandy - Caen

Location: Caen

Early departure Dfrom 22 de la rue Jean Rey in central Paris at 7:15 am on a luxury air-conditioned coach and sit back during a 2-hour journey to Rouen. The first stop includes a guided visit through this fascinating medieval city and its famous landmarks, including the Gros Horloge, an astronomical clock, which is the subject of many mysterious legends. You’ll also visit the impressive Gothic-styled Cathedral, which has been painted by the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet several times. You’ll continue the itinerary towards the mouth of the Seine River and admire the Pont de Normandie suspension bridge, one of the longest in Europe. Upon arrival in Honfleur, you can enjoy some free time and have lunch in one of its typical restaurants and stroll through the Port where the boats are docked in front of pretty coloured houses.

In the afternoon, you’ll head to the Beaches of Normandy. Here, you'll discover the history of France and you'll also probably recognize this part of the coast of France, as it has been the set for numerous films about World War II, including “Saving Private Ryan.” Visit the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and Arromanches beach, where the Allies built an artificial port to disembark in France. The last stop of the day is Caen, where you'll spend the night in a 3 star hotel and enjoy a exquisite dinner at your hotel.

Day 4 : Caen - Saint Malo - Mont Saint Michel - Angers

Location: Angers

After a good breakfast at the hotel, the coach will head south to Saint-Malo. Follow the guide on a tour of the city walls on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and discover its landmarks, like the Cathedral or the National Fort, where several bloody battles between pirates took place. You’ll then have time to explore the city at your own leisure and have lunch before heading to Mont Saint Michel.

Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island with winding cobbled streets. It houses the magnificent Benedictine Abbey at the very top. Follow the guide through the charming alleyways and discover some of the most famous legends about this Medieval pilgrimage site, many of which have inspired film directors and writers. After visiting Saint-Michel, board the coach and get off at Angers.

Overnight: Angers meals: Breakfast

Day 5 : Angers - Loire Castles Valley - Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris

From Angers, we'll head towards Château de Chenonceau, where you'll have free time to get lunch before going on a guided tour of the famous castle. The arches of this striking fortress cross the Cher River, making it one of the most visited monuments in France.

Next, you'll visit Château de Chambord, where you'll go on a guided tour to see its famous double helix staircase, designed by the Tuscan genius Leonardo da Vinci.

After our visit to this stunning castle, we'll make our way back to our starting point in Paris. We will arrive back in the French capital around 9 pm.

Day 6 : Paris Departure

Location: Paris

After breakfast transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule . Please see pre and post accommodation options during your booking.

Overnight: N/A Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

5 nights  3*** hotel accommodation

  • 3 Nights in Paris: Hotel Perreyve or Hotel Albert 1er or Hotel Apolonia Montmartre or similar
  • 1 Night in Caen : Hotel Novotel Côte de Nacre or similar.
  • 1 Night in Angers: Hotel Ibis Angers Centre Château or similar.

Guide

English speaking guide during visits

Meals

5 breakfasts + 1 Dinner

Additional Services

Entrance fees to the mentioned museums and castles

Local taxes

Transport

Transfer and transport per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Meals other than mentioned
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa fees, travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Tips for the guide (optional)
  • Hotel stay-over taxes to be paid directly to the hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)

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  • Free Date Changes

    ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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