Private 3-Day Normandy, Brittany & Loire Castles Tour

Name: Private 3-Day Normandy, Brittany & Loire Castles Tour
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 999979
Price: 1543.9 EUR
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Rating: 3.00 (2 reviews)

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Overview

Experience the French "Art de Vivre" on this ultimate private 3-day journey through Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley. Traveling in a premium Mercedes minivan with a dedicated guide-driver, you’ll escape the crowds of Paris to discover 10 of France's most prestigious landmarks. From the timber-framed history of Rouen and the dramatic cliffs of Étretat to the spiritual majesty of Mont Saint-Michel, every detail is handled. Your itinerary continues into the "Garden of France," where you’ll explore the iconic Châteaux of Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord. This small-group private experience (max 7) includes luxury transport, 3*+ hotel accommodations, skip-the-line entry tickets, and curated tastings of local Calvados and fresh Cancale oysters.

What's Included

Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms for two nights with breakfast
Entrance tickets to 3 Castles of Loire Valley
Etretat, Pointe du Grouin, Oysters market in Cancale, Distillery visit with Calvados tasting
WiFi on board: Clewel's Mercedes fleet offers complimentary connectivity for travelers.
Bottled water
Walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur, Saint Malo
Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Mont Saint-Michel visit with entrance tickets to the Abbey and audioguide

Gratuities and Souvenirs
Single Accommodation Supplement

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup is always at the reception desk of your hotel.

What To Expect

Day 1

Paris — Rouen — Etretat — Honfleur

6 Stops

Paris (pass by)

07:30 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Rouen. The guide will give you general information about the French history connected to Normandy: Rouen, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel etc. There are approx. 122 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Rouen by our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with WiFi. It takes in general around 2 hours.

Admission Ticket Free

Rouen

09:30 - 12:00 Visit of Rouen, the capital of the Duke of Normandy. Sightseeing walking tour of Rouen, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché, the place of execution of Joan d'Arc and the Church of Joan d'Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock on the pedestrian street of Gros-Horloge. The walking tour lasts from 1 to 1,5 hours. Free time. 12:00 Departure from Rouen towards Etretat (about 80 km).

2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Etretat

13:00 - 15:00 Arrival in Etretat. Walking to the Cliffs. Free time for Lunch. Étretat is famous for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. Etretat was a popular spot in the past for impressionist artists including Claude Monet, the founder of French Impressionist painting. Today it is a classic seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach or climb for excellent views. Along the seafront, there are many restaurants/cafés all of which do variations on a theme of Moules/Frites. Free time.15:00 Departure Honfleur. It takes about one hour drive.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Honfleur

16:00 Arrival in Honfleur. The walking city tour takes about 1 hour. Walking tour of Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur, the main defensive port of Normandy of the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque Bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The owners of the city changed several times during The Hundred-Years War. In the XV century, there were French pirates, corsairs who ravaged the English coast. A little later, in the XVII-XVIII centuries, the city became significantly rich in trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city's economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most known tourist cities in Normandy. 17:00 to 18:00 Free time. 18:00 Departure from Honfleur to Calvados tasting.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Calvados Christian Drouin

18:15 Arrival at a Local Calvados Producer. You can get explanations from the local producer how it is being made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados & Cider of Normandy. 19:00 Departure destination Mont Saint-Michel.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Saint-Lo (pass by)

19:00 Departure from Honfleur destination Mont Saint-Michel. It takes 1,5 to 2 hours.20:30/21:00 Accommodation at 3*+ Hotel in Normandy.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale — Saint Malo — Angers

5 Stops

Saint-Lo

07:30 Departure from your hotel in Normandy to Mont Saint-Michel. It takes in general less than 1 hour. The guide will give you general information about the French history connected to Normandy, Brittany, especially Mont Saint-Michel.09:00 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel.

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel

09:00 - 12:30 Arrival at the UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Benedictine Abbey. Your guide will bring you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top of the Island. You can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. Entrance tickets into the Abbey include audio-guides in many languages. The whole island with the Bay is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site in France. Free time for Lunch and visiting of the city and the Bay.12:30. Departure to Cancale. It takes about one hour.

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Cancale

13:30 Arrival in Cancale - the Oysters capital of France. Oysters Tasting on the local fishermen's market. You can buy a tray from a stallholder to take away to eat them at place admiring the bay of Cancale. If You mention Cancale to a Frenchman he well say "oysters", which have been cultivated in this fishing village for hundreds of years. In Cancale You enjoy also breathtaking views over the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel.15:00 Departure to Saint Malo. It takes about 30 minutes.

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint-Malo

15:30 Arrival in Saint-Malo (Brittany). Walking tour Saint-Malo. Saint Malo is a historic French port in Brittany on the English Channel coast. The walled city had a long history of piracy, earning much wealth from local extortion and overseas adventures. Saint-Malo was once the city of corsairs and the birthplace of the discoverer of Canada, Jacques Cartier and the poet Chateaubriand. We will have a walking tour with a tour of the Old Town, surrounded by high walls, with narrow cobbled streets and buildings of the 18th and 15th centuries. 18:00 Departure, destination Loire Valley.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Angers (pass by)

20:30 Arrival in Anger. Hotel accommodation

Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Angers — Chenonceau — Amboise — Chambord — Paris

6 Stops

Angers (pass by)

07:30 Departure from Angers to Chateau de Chenonceau. It takes about 2 hours (160 km).

Admission Ticket Free

Chateau de Chenonceau

09:30 - 11:30 Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau. Duration: 2 hours. Skip-the-line access. Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chenonceau Castle nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for it’s stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. You will also get a brochure with explanations of each room. Free time to walk around the gardens.

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Plou Et Fils

12:00 to 12:45 Visit of the local Vinery with Wine Tasting at a local family winery existing for many centuries. You will learn how wines have been made for centuries and afterwords have a wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 12:45 Departure to the Amboise city. 13:00 Arrival in Amboise. Lunch time. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch.

2 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Chateau Royal d'Amboise

14:00 to 15:00 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room.Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel.15:15 Departure from Amboise to Chambord Castle with arrival about 16:15.

1 minute Admission Ticket Included

Chateau de Chambord

16:15 - 18:00 Arrival at Château Chambord. Visit of the Castle. The guide will tell you about the history of the castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 18:15 Departure to Paris. There are approx. 180 km to drive on highway. It takes 2,5 hours. One stop will be made at the rest area.

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Paris (pass by)

21:30. Coming back to Paris. Drop Off at Opera Garnier steps or Your hotel if Pick up/Drop off option booked.

Admission Ticket Free

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 3-Day Normandy, Brittany & Loire Castles Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 3-Day Normandy, Brittany & Loire Castles Tour?

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms for two nights with breakfast.
Entrance tickets to 3 Castles of Loire Valley.
Etretat, Pointe du Grouin, Oysters market in Cancale, Distillery visit with Calvados tasting.
WiFi on board: Clewel's Mercedes fleet offers complimentary connectivity for travelers.
Bottled water.
Walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur, Saint Malo.
Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people.
Mont Saint-Michel visit with entrance tickets to the Abbey and audioguide.

The following is NOT included:

Gratuities and Souvenirs.
Single Accommodation Supplement.

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Private 3-Day Normandy, Brittany & Loire Castles Tour

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Paris — Rouen — Etretat — Honfleur

Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale — Saint Malo — Angers

Angers — Chenonceau — Amboise — Chambord — Paris

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