Paris City & Montmartre
This excursion is a must! A panoramic drive will take you past the iconic sights the city is famous for: the Champs-Elsees and Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides where Napoleon is buried, the Place de la Concorde and of course, the Eiffel Tower. ¥ Visit the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and Montmartre, a vine-growing village that attracts singers, writers and painters from everywhere and is the home of the magnificent Sacré-Coeur Basilica.
Chateaux Country by TGV Train
Travel by high-speed train to the lovely Loire Valley. Here in the 'Garden of France' is an extraordinary collection of castles built in the 15th and 17th centuries. Visit the most romantic castle of all, the fairy-tale Chöateau de Chenonceau with its splendid 200-foot gallery stretching across the Cher River. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life at Clos Luce in Amboise. It's here you'll marvel at amazing models of his inventions, his genius painstakingly brought to life.
Louvre Museum
Enjoy one of the largest art collections in the world. This former royal palace is home to many masterpieces including the famous Mona Lisa, the Victory of Samonthrace and the beautiful Venus de Milo.
Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show
An evening to remember at one of the most famous nightclubs in the world, the Moulin Rouge Cabaret. As evening falls the spirit of La Belle Epoque embraces you and the cancan dancers Toulouse-Lautrec painted come to life.
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Versailles, Giverny & Monet's House
An unforgettable visit to one of the largest and and most magnificent palaces in the world, Versailles. See the awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors, scene of the signing of the 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I, and explore the sumptuous royal suites, their 1662 decor still intact. Follow the Seine River to Giverny to visit the charming house and spectacular gardens that inspired Impressionist artist, Claude Monet. Stand in the garden where he painted his masterpieces, walk through his studio and see the famous Japanese bridge. It's an art lover's dream!
Normandy
"Rendezvous" with a very special landmark in American history, the Allied landing beaches of World War II. Travel the Seine River Valley through Normandy to Caen and Bayeux. Visit the museum of Arromanches where the extraordinary exploits of the Allied forces are shown in real-life size. Continue to the beaches of Point du Hoc and the cemetery of St. Laurent at Omaha Beach.
Champagne Country
Welcome to the land of golden bubbles and the birthplace of champagne. Since the 11th century the kings of France have come to Reims to be crowned in its remarkable cathedral. Visit this 12th century church, a supreme achievement in Gothic architecture. Continue to Epernay, center for champagne production and the headquarters of Moet et Chandon and Mercier. End your day with a visit to Hautvillers, the village where Dom Perignon revolutionized local winemaking.
All local transportation and sightseeing is arranged by Global Destinations Management, Ltd. and operated by Holt Paris Welcome Service who may use other suppliers or providers to render services.
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