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Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with cuisine inspired by country recipes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
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  2. Day 2

    Rouen - Honfleur - Deauville

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rouen Cathedral
    • Explore Old Market Square in Rouen
    • Wander through Honfleur harbor and streets
    • Apple farm tasting of apple juice, cider and calvados
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Old Market Square
    Honfleur Harbor
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  3. Day 3

    Normandy Beaches - D-Day Landings

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner featuring creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)

    Included Activities

    • Visit bunkers and Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc
    • Visit American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Visit D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see remnants of artificial port
    • Visit Bayeux Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent
    D-Day Museum
    Bayeux Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Mont Saint-Michel - Saint-Malo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mont Saint-Michel abbey with Local Expert
    • Exploration of Saint-Malo walled city (Intra Muros) with Local Expert
    • Walk along ramparts of Saint-Malo

    Optional Activities

    • Optional experience to Cancale for meal featuring oyster beds and fresh seafood and Breton specialities
    Landmarks
    Mont Saint-Michel
    Saint-Malo Walled City
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  5. Day 5

    Loire Valley - Villandry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at chateau hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)

    Included Activities

    • Admire Château d'Angers
    • Guided wine tasting with local vintner in Saumur
    • Explore gardens of Château de Villandry including formal Renaissance designs, water gardens and kitchen garden
    Landmarks
    Château d'Angers
    Château de Villandry
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  6. Day 6

    Amboise

    Meals
    Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Château de la Bourdaisière with three-course menu featuring fresh produce from the château's gardens and local producers, traditional family cuisine and warm hospitality)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Château d'Amboise with Local Expert, including chapel visit where Leonardo da Vinci is buried
    • Views across the Loire from Château d'Amboise terraces
    • Farm-to-table dinner at Château de la Bourdaisière with three-course menu featuring produce from the château's gardens and local producers

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Château de Chenonceau, set across the River Cher
    • Optional Experience to Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo spent his final years, including exploration of the manor house, gardens and working models of his inventions
    • Free time to explore Amboise
    Landmarks
    Château de Chenonceau
    Château d'Amboise
    Château du Clos Lucé
    Château de la Bourdaisière
  7. Day 7

    Chartres - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chartres Cathedral
    • Guided tour of Paris sights including Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • World-famous cabaret show in Paris
    Landmarks
    Chartres Cathedral
    Place de la Concorde
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
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  8. Day 8

    Paris

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4.8
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.3
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  • M
    April 20th, 2025
    Fred was a great guide. It would not have been as fun without him.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we hope you will travel with us again.
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  • K
    May 19th, 2023
    Wonderful tour. Top notch accommodations; very comfortable tour bus; courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable tour...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for your positive feedback during your Normandy, Brittany and The Loire Valley trip and for sharing your photos with us. We are delighted to learn our Travel Director, and Coach Driver was professional and knowledgeable, which we believe helped make your trip extra special. We also are happy to read that our coach was clean and comfortable, as we believe this is essential to enjoying your time on the road. We hope to see you again soon for another great travel experience.
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  • K
    April 30th, 2023
    Highly recommend! The guides were amazing. Accommodations/meals/experiences were all wonderful. It is a fast-paced...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your photos and feedback during your trip to France. We're delighted you had such an incredible journey, and we hope you'll join us for your next Insight journey soon.
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  • J
    May 26th, 2022
    Tour director was the best above and beyond what we expected. The hotels were great food was good would have like...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley reviewer 5
    October 2nd, 2021
    Perfect Organisation thanks to Frederic
    Traveled in September 2021
  • K
    September 30th, 2019
    Everything was wonderful. Shantell went above and beyond
    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to hear that your Travel Director went above and beyond to make your time on the road a memorable one. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to journeying with you again soon.
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  • S
    September 15th, 2019
    This was our first guided tour and we loved it. Shona was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and very funny! She kept...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • M
    February 25th, 2019
    This was a fantastic trip! The knowledge and passion my Travel Director Elizabeth had was amazing. The accommodation...
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    Traveled in June 2017
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are very happy to learn that your overall experience with Insight Vacations was one to remember. Also, we are very pleased to hear such high praises for our Travel Director who went above and beyond to ensure that your time on the road is as effortless as possible. That being said, we are extremely pleased that we were able to help you create lots of unforgettable memories.
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  • A
    November 1st, 2018
    We love insight. Laura and every insight guide we have had have been exceptional. This trip great. Bouvet ladubay...
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    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are very pleased to hear that our staff made your time on the Normandy, Brittany and the Loire tour an enjoyable one. On top of that, we hope that you were able to go back home with some amazing memories of your time with us.
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  • A
    October 20th, 2018
    Unbelievable scenery and Laura our guide was very knowledgeable. Visit to bouvet ladubay exceptional. Everything great
    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are very pleased to hear that your time on the Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley tour was a memorable one. On top of that, we hope that you were able to go back home with some amazing memories and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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    Patrick

    Asked on April 12th, 2026

    I have a problem using my credit card for payment towards the tour. I would like to pay for the tour through online banking process. Is this acceptable by your company. If yes please send me the details to make an online banking payment.

    Payments
    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten April 2026

      If you are looking to link your bank account for payment, this can be done by choosing PayPal as your payment method and linking your bank details within your PayPal account. Additionally, you also have the option to link your Visa or Mastercard debit card directly for payment.

      Please keep in mind that some banks have daily transaction limits, which might be affecting your payment process.

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    Janice

    Asked on March 23rd, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary inclusions and the accommodation details for the upcoming tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten March 2026

      We have attached a copy of the tour itinerary, which also includes the hotels you will be staying at throughout the journey (please note these are subject to change). The accommodations provided are 4- and 5-star hotels in excellent locations.

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    Brooke

    Asked on October 1st, 2025

    How do we get a private tour for 65 and86 year old who have been to Paris. We want a short stop in Normandy the Loire Vally and Burgandy?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten October 2025

      At this time, Insight Vacations does not offer private tours for two guests. The available option is a group tour with a guided, fixed itinerary. This tour includes brief visits to Normandy and the Loire Valley but does not feature a stop in Burgundy.

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    Lynne

    Asked on September 26th, 2025

    We want to visit Paris, Normandy Beaches, Mont St-Michel, Rocamodour, Carcassonne, Annecy/gorges du fier, Annecy/auguille du midi, Colmar

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten September 2025

      While we don't currently offer a single itinerary that includes all of the places you've mentioned, we do have several fantastic options that cover many of them and could align well with your preferences

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    Lori

    Asked on June 23rd, 2025

    I need to make a reservation for a family of 6. Can I deposit the reservation? Could you also provide the cost? Do you offer airport pickup?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten June 2025

      The 13 September 2025 departure falls within the final payment period, which begins 90 days before departure. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Regarding airport transfers, we offer both complimentary and paid options. Complimentary transfers are available only on the first and last days of the tour and are subject to specific conditions. For guests not eligible for the complimentary service, a paid transfer option is available.

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    Brett

    Asked on April 5th, 2025

    How many other SOLO/Single Occupancy have booked thus far and please confirm max for this trip

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten April 2025

      We don't have visibility into the number of solo travelers booked for this trip and departure date. What we can confirm is that the maximum group size for this trip is 40 guests, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

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    Colin

    Asked on December 31st, 2024

    Is airfare included in the tour price?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Airfare is not included with the trip, it is booked independently.

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    Lynne

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    Is each night at a hotel, not of the riverboat? How much walking is involved with this cruise?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten December 2024

      The accommodations for this trip are at the hotel rather than on the riverboat. This journey is designed to be balanced, which means you can expect medium distances with some uneven surfaces. Typically, this involves 1-3 miles of walking per day.

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    Joris

    Asked on July 28th, 2024

    What is the single supplement?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2024

      The single supplement is for solo travelers to stay in a single room. Different pricing may apply depending on the date and availability.

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    Marcelo Oscar

    Asked on July 27th, 2024

    Are transfers available for guests not staying at the designated tour hotels?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2024

      Guests not staying at the designated hotels will have to arrange their own transfers as they are not covered by the included tour services.

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