2-day Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy Express, 3 Loire Castles Private Trip from Paris

Important !. This is a Private Experience. The description below is a basic itinerary which can be customised. We pick up all clients from Hotels in Paris, from Paris suburbs etc and AirBNB accommodation. We can pick you up as well from the Airport or Railway station in accordance with our itinerary.

07:30 Departure from Paris to Rouen. 07:30  Departure from Your hotel in Paris, destination Rouen. The guide will welcome our small-group and the trip begins. The guide will give you general information about the French history connected to Normandy: Rouen, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel etc. There are approx. 135  km to drive on a highway from Paris to Rouen by our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes in general around 2 hours.

09:30 Arrival in Rouen.. 09:30  Arrival in Rouen. Sightseeing Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, 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 (Old Market), 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 Gros-Horloge on the pedestrian street.The walking tour lasts about 1 hour.11:00 Departure to Honfleur. It takes about 1 hour (80 km).

12:00 Arrival in Honfleur. Walking tour.. 12:00 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.Free time for Lunch. You can have Your lunch in one of the restaurants located around the View Bassin admiring the picturesque views of the Medieval Honfleur.14:00 Departure from Honfleur to Mont Saint-Michel. The ride takes about 2 hours (190 km).

16:00 - 19:30 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Benedictine Abbey.. 16:00 - 19:30   Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Benedictine Abbey. Free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel After arrival at UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel your guide will bring You up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top sharing with You stories and legends. On 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. First settled by man in the year 709 it contains Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700’s and continued through the 1200’s. The whole island 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 of France.  After You visit to the Benedictine Abbey You ll have: Apple Cider Tasting: Normandy is known for it’s apple production. You will taste some of the famous Cider, Pommeau and Calvados.  Free time to enjoy in Mont Saint-Michel to explore the island’s shops & museums, walk around to admire the beautiful nature at your leisure Time. Free time for Lunch at a local Restaurant.  19:30 Accommodation at a 3* hotel near Mont Saint Michel.

07:30 Departure from Mont Saint-Michel area to Chateau de Chenonceau.. 07:30  Departure from Mont Saint-Michel area to Chateau de Chenonceau.. It takes about 3,5 hours (330 km).

11:00 - 12:30 Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau. 11:00 - 12:30 Arrival and visit of Château de ChenonceauSkip-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.12:30 Departure to the city of Amboise. It takes just about 15 to 20 minutes.

12:45 - 13:45 Arrival in the city of Amboise. Lunch time.. 12:45  - 13:45  Arrival in the city of 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.

13:45 to 15:00 Visit of Château Royal d'Amboise.. 13:45 to 15:00    Visit of Château Royal d'Amboise.Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chateau d’Amboise. 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 on your guided tour 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.15:00    Departure to Wine tasting a a local wine producer.

15:15 to 16:00 Visit of the local Vinery with Wine Tasting.. 15:15 to 16:00  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. 16:00  Departure to the Chambord Castle. 

17:00 - 19:00 Arrival at Château Chambord.. 17:00 - 19:00.  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.19:00 Departure to Paris. There are approx. 180 km to drive on highway. It takes approx 3 hours. One stop will be made at the rest area. 

21:30 / 22:30 Coming back to Paris. 21:30 / 22:30  Coming back to Paris.  Drop Off at Your hotel.