Paris, Normandy, Loire Valley

Tour highlights

Vimy Ridge, World War I and II sites of special significance to Canadians, Majestic Mont-Michel, the beautiful Chateau Country, Chartres Cathedral, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre and Versailles.
Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Day of departure

Depart for Paris via a European gateway.
Day 2 - Paris / Dieppe

Arrival in Paris and transfer to Dieppe, the nearest seaside resort to Paris. The city's famous sea-side lawns were laid out in 1863 by Empress Eugenie and Napoleon III.
Day 3 - Dieppe / Vimy Ridge / Caen

Visit to Vimy Ridge, a Memorial to over 3,000 Canadians who died dislodging the Germans from the Ridge. After the tour, depart for Caen, capital of Lower Normandy.
Day 4 - Caen

Half day guided tour of Caen, which will show you the strategic role the city played in the Battle of Normandy in 1944. The tour will take you to the World War II Memorial, the Canadian Center at Juno Beach and the Canadian War Cemetery at Beny-sur-le-Mer. The afternoon is free to explore this beautiful town with your Tour Escort.
Day 5 - Caen / Mont St. Michel / Loire Valley

Depart for Mont St. Michel, which has been called "The Wonder of the Western World". Its extraordinary site, its rich influential history and glorious architecture combine to make it the most splendid of all the abbeys of France. Visit the Abbey and Cathedral. Continue to your hotel located in the Loire Valley, for dinner and the night.
Day 6 - Loire Valley / Chartres

In the morning, we recommend a visit to one of the many chateaux of the Loire, such as Chateau Chenonceau, a jewel of Renaissance architecture. It was the home of Diane de Poitiers. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to Chartres, with its beautiful Cathedral, which took 25 years to complete. Continue to Paris for dinner and the night.
Day 7 - Paris

Half day guided sightseeing tour to include the most interesting sights of Paris: the Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and the Cathedral of Notre Dame which has been witness to the great events of French history. In the afternoon, visit to the Louvre, one of the greatest museums in the world, containing Oriental, Egyptian and Classical antiquities, in addition to sculptures and paintings. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 8 - Paris / Versailles

Visit to Versailles, the creation of the French monarchy at the moment of its greatest splendor. Consisting of the great palace, the gardens and the Trianons, it is a wonderfully harmonious composition of building and landscape. Entrance is free for school groups (booking fee is included). The afternoon is free to further explore this beautiful city with your Tour Escort.
Day 9 - Day of Return

Transfer to the airport in order to take your flight to Toronto or Montreal.
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Tour costs include:

Roundtrip airfare from Toronto or Montreal
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers
7-night accommodations in hotels with private bathrooms
Breakfast and dinner every day
3 sightseeing tours with professional guides (no entrance fees are included)
5 visits to special attractions (Vimy Ridge, Mont St. Michel, Chartres, Louvre, Versailles)
One complimentary teacher for every six paying passengers

All service charges and taxes

Cost per person:

Costs apply for departures from Toronto or Montreal. For Ottawa groups, the cost is higher by $75.00 per person.

Tour costs

40 paying passengers	$2,259.00
30 to 39 paying passengers	$2,359.00
20 to 29 paying passengers	$2,559.00
6 to 19 paying passengers	$2,659.00
Taxes/airlines surcharges (subject to change)	$460.00
All-inclusive insurance	$189.00
Double room supplement	$229.00
Private coach supplement	$50.00