Land Journey

Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley

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Year, Departure Type

Select small group departures (averaging 24 Tauck guests), or classic departures, and the year you would like to travel.

Days
13
From (per Person)
$8,790 USD
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
Apr - Jun, Aug - Oct
Cities & Landmarks
Paris, Versailles, Beaches of Normandy, Mont-St-Michel, Giverny
Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Join Le Baron at his family château, a private country estate in Normandy's châteaux country, for a private cocktail reception and dinner, made even more memorable by a hunting hound demonstration in full regalia

 

Enjoy a private visit to Le Moulin Bleu vineyards in the heart of the Loire Valley, where a wine tasting of locally produced vintages is followed by lunch

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

Select Small Group Departures enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris at Le Meurice, ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world, combining exceptional 18th-century opulence with contemporary chic. Embodying the perfect French palace hotel, Le Meurice is ideally situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre; Salvador Dalí was a regular visitor, and the hotel still enjoys a close relationship with noted artists today

 

A cruise along the Golfe du Morbihan (meaning "Little Sea" in Breton), a channeled inlet of small islands that waxes and wanes with the tide

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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Most days involve walking in the 2–3.5-mile range (~4,000–7,000 steps), with frequent stairs, cobblestones, and standing for 90+ minutes. Activity is consistent across consecutive days, requiring stamina and balance throughout the itinerary.

Pace

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A steady daily tempo with 2–3 guided activities. Most days include early departures balanced with rest periods or scenic downtime. Transitions between cities occur every 2–3 days.

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Along Europe's Scenic "Yellow Roads"

A château, a 1,000-year-old village and the magic of Paris... inexorably entwined like the woven threads of medieval tapestries... your travels in northern France honor timeless traditions, share stories of valor and courage, and celebrate landscapes so beautiful they are immortalized by artists and poets...

Your accommodations are unique, including two nights at Château de Rochecotte – called "home" in the 1700s by Prince Tallyrand and the Duchess of Dino. At Château de Champchevrier, owned by the same family since the 1720s, Le Baron personally welcomes Tauck guests during a private reception and dinner that includes a hunting hounds demonstration in full regalia. Formal gardens inspire awe during your visit to Château de Villandry, and the Brittany Coast is mesmerizing and memorable. Visit Normandy's poignant D-Day beaches, magnificent Mont-St-Michel, and Monet's beloved Giverny. In Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral entices with Gothic wonders; explore Musée d'Orsay along with Paris' landmark sites; and bid Paris adieu with a farewell dinner at the iconic restaurant Fouquet's. Read Less

Leisure time in Paris

Day 10, 11 or 12

Enjoy time to explore Paris as you please

Two excellent choices for free time in Paris: The world's most visited museum, Musée du Louvre houses 35,000 works of art, dating from prehistoric days to contemporary times; eight million people flock here each year excited to see masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory, the Venus de Milo and others. And prepare to be dazzled when you go on a self-guided visit inside King Louis XIV's opulent Château de Versailles.

Wine tasting, lunch and an opportunity to meet the owner of a Loire Valley vineyard and winery

Meet the owner, author Peter Hahn, at Le Clos de la Meslerie, for a wine tasting, lunch and tour

Le Clos de la Meslerie is a small, high-quality, organic Vouvray wine producer in the Loire Valley that appeals especially to enthusiasts of natural and terroir-driven French wines. Here you'll be welcomed by the owner, Peter Hahn – an American-born former finance professional who restored the small organic estate of Le Clos de la Meslerie and later chronicled his shift from corporate life to winemaking in his memoir "Angels in the Cellar." You'll tour the home and cellar, as well as enjoying a wine tasting and lunch.

Hunting hounds in the Loire Valley

Day 2

Join Le Baron for a private evening with a hunting hound demonstration at Château de Champchevrier

In the Loire Valley about 25 miles west of Tours stands the Château de Champchevrier. Built in the 16th century on the foundations of an ancient fortress by the Daillon family, the Renaissance castle was expanded about a century later. In the 1720s, the château and its park-like grounds were purchased by Jean-Baptiste de la Rue du Can, Baron Champchevrier, and is the family home of his descendants to this day. On your Tauck evening at Champchevrier, you'll meet the current Le Baron and his family for a private reception, dinner, and a colorful hunting hound demonstration in full regalia that you won't soon forget!

Normandy's D-Day beaches

Day 9

Spend a poignant day exploring the Normandy beaches and other D-Day sites with a local guide

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invading Occupied Europe landed on a number of now-famous beaches along the Normandy coast – code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword – etching the history of that day into the sands of time. On your visit to Normandy with Tauck, our World War II expert relates the many poignant stories of "D-Day" at Pointe du Hoc, and the now-quiet Omaha Beach, where American assault units took heavy casualties in establishing a beachhead. Walk along the beaches; view a private World War II memorabilia collection and a hands-on exhibit honoring the troops who fought here; and visit the poignant Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial... final resting place of more than 9,000 US troops.

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Your Journey

Pricing & Availability

About Booking This Tour

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Covid Travel Requirements

The below provides an overview of Tauck's requirements and those of the countries we visit, along with our supplier partners who have implemented their own Covid policies that may go beyond Tauck's requirements. The trip-specific guidelines are for U.S. travelers.

Up-to-date destination entry requirements will be posted 60 days prior to the first seasonal departure for each tour or cruise series. For journeys not yet posted below, please visit our Travel Requirements page. As entry requirement change frequently, please check often.

 

Tauck 2024 Covid Policy

For 2024 tours and cruises, Tauck has no remaining Covid requirements. There is no vaccination requirement or travel pledge to be signed. This 2024 policy could change if there is a surge in infection rates or other factors that could impact the safety of our guests and employees.

Tauck 2023 Covid Policy

  • Vaccination Requirement: All Tauck guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Additionally, you must have had at least one booster dose and/or have proof of recovery from Covid.
  • Requirements for Minors: Though highly recommended, vaccination for minors age 11 and under is not required by Tauck. However, if unvaccinated they must present a negative result from either a PCR or antigen test taken within 3 days of departing for their Tauck trip. If a child age 11 or under is vaccinated but not boosted, they must also present a negative test prior to their Tauck trip.
  • Tauck Travel Agreement: Tauck requires all guests to sign our Travel Well Pledge. Your Tauck Director will provide this document for your signature on the first day of your trip, and will check your proof of vaccination and booster/or proof of recovery. Additional information can be found at here.

To ensure the safety of your fellow travelers and the communities we visit, all guests must follow health and safety protocols when necessitated by local health guidance or our supplier partners. Your Tauck Director will keep you informed of these local requirements.

Although not required by Tauck, some countries may require a pre-travel Covid test. It is important that you carefully check the most recent entry requirements (listed below) for your tour or cruise. 

Additional Destination Requirements

There are no specific Covid destination requirements for this tour.

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit

Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.

If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit

Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

 

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

60 days or more before departure = $600 per person

59-8 days before departure = $900 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

 

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Trip Prep & Essentials

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The Tauck Experience

Why Tauck?

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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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