Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame
Enjoy one of the largest art collections in the world at the Louvre. This former royal palace and fortress is home to many masterpieces including the famous Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the beautiful Venus de Milo. Continue to Notre-Dame, the largest cathedral in Paris and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with its legendary flying buttresses.
Eiffel Tower and
Seine River Cruise
Experience two unique perspectives of Paris. Begin with a panoramic look at the city from high atop the Eiffel Tower. Ascend this legendary structure and experience the best views that Paris has to offer! Next, board a boat and float down one of the most famous and romantic rivers in the world. Pass beneath ornate and ancient stone bridges, spanning the river and history. Some of the city's most famous attractions line the banks of the Seine, so keep an eye open for Notre-Dame, the Louvre and countless others.
Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show
A night 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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Magnificent Versailles
An unforgettable visit to one of the largest 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. See the immense and lavish, manicured gardens meticulously planned with tree-lined avenues, geometric flowerbeds, fountains, ponds, and sculptures. A residence truly fit for a king.
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. Continue to the beaches of Point du Hoc and the cemetery of St. Laurent at Omaha Beach. Explore the visitor center at the Normandy American Cemetery where a mix of photos, films, displays and artifacts, portray the courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces.
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 Chateau de Chenonceau with its splendid 200-foot gallery stretching across the Cher River. Continue to the historic Chateau d'Amboise, a favorite of the French kings. Perched on its ramparts is a Gothic chapel believed to be Leonardo da Vinci's burial place. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life in the nearby manor house of Clos Lue. It's here you'll marvel at amazing models of his inventions, his genius painstakingly brought to life.
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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