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Paris and Normandy Short Break
Blend iconic landmarks with hidden sights and local cuisine on this fun-filled trip through France
Indulge in buttery croissants, see the Notre Dame Cathedral and stroll through Monet's garden on this five-day adventure through Paris and Normandy. Pass the Sacre-Coeur Basilica on your Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure, explore D-Day Beaches and join a cheese and cider workshop in Pont L’Eveque. Hike the Falaise d’Amont, visit the Jardin d’Etretat and learn about the region’s history on a guided walking tour along the cobbled streets of Honfleur. With a packed itinerary and limited free time, you’ll discover some of the best sights in France in just a short time!
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Start: Paris, France
End: Paris, France
- Duration
- 5 days
- Group size
- 1 to 12
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Style
- Comfort
- Theme
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Why you'll love this trip
- Venture down passages, see the Sacre-Coeur Basilica and taste the best buttery croissants of Paris on an Urban Adventure around Montmartre’s secrets.
- Learn about the historical significance of the D-Day Beaches as you wander along Omaha Beach – one of the five landing areas on D-Day during World War II.
- Explore the neo-futuristic gardens at Jardin d’Etretat. Then, hike up the Falaise d’Amont to its cliffside chapel and take in the panoramic views from the beach promenade.
- Spend two nights in Deauville – a seaside commune known for its beautiful beaches and half-timbered houses, also known as the Parisian Riviera.
- Discover Monet’s beautifully restored home and stroll through the Japanese inspired water garden and flower garden ‘Clos Normand,’ which featured in many of Monet’s artworks.
Itinerary
Bonjour! Welcome to Paris, the romantic city known as ‘the City of Lights’. Your trip kicks off with a welcome meeting at 9.30 am this morning. After, set off on an orientation walk to see some of the main sites of the city, like the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde, Jardin de Tuileries and the Notre Dame. For lunch, stop in at Le Reflect – an Intrepid Foundation partner that works with and employs people living with cognitive impairments and learning disabilities. This afternoon, fuel your heart and soul with a buttery croissant on a Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure, where a local will show you around the artsy district, then visit the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, and wander through the last remaining vineyards in Paris, opposite one of the most iconic cabaret clubs: Agile! In the evening maybe go in search of a local restaurant for dinner with your fellow travellers.
Meals
- Lunch
Included activities
- Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure Tour
- Paris - Lunch at at Le Reflet in le Marais
- Paris - Orientation Walk
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Your adventure begins bright and early with a welcome meeting at 9.30 am at the Joining Point hotel. To ensure you don’t miss this important start, we highly recommend arriving in Paris the day or evening before.
This morning, visit Monet's Garden and House in Giverny. Discover his beautifully restored home, including the yellow dining room, then wander through the Japanese inspired water garden and flower garden ‘Clos Normand,’ which featured in many of Monet’s artworks. Then, enjoy some free time to maybe find a local cafe for lunch before travelling to Pont L’Eveque. When you arrive, set off on an orientation walk in this very small Norman town, known as the birthplace of Calvados – the famous apple brandy. Later stop for a cheese and cider pairing workshop and taste Normandy's best worldwide exports. In the evening, you’ll travel on to Deauville – a seaside commune known for its beautiful beaches and half-timbered houses.
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Pont L'Eveque - Cheese and Cider workshop
- Giverny - Visit to Giverny-Monet's Garden and House
- Pont L'Eveque - Orientation walk
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
Today, you'll visit the well-known D-Day Beaches, starting at the American Cemetery. This site, overlooking Omaha Beach, serves as the final resting place for nearly 9400 American military personnel who died in World War II. After, visit Omaha Beach – one of the five landing areas. Spend some time exploring the area with your local guide and learn about the historical significance of this beach. After, you’ll have free time for lunch before travelling back to Deauville, passing through Arromanches and Mulberry Harbour. When you arrive back in town, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Deauville - D-Day Beach with a local guide
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
This morning, travel to Etretat. When you arrive, visit the Jardin d’Etretat – a neo-futuristic garden that stretches across the cliffs of the Alabaster Coast. Then, hike up the Falaise d’Amont to its cliffside chapel and take in the panoramic views from the beach promenade. From here, maybe set off on an optional hike to the Falaise d’Aval, for more views of white cliffs and sea arches. Next, travel to Honfleur for a walk along the cobbled streets, steeped in history. After, enjoy some free time for lunch and maybe browse the art galleries, sip coffee by the harbor or simply soak in the town’s atmosphere. When you arrive back in Paris this evening, maybe join your group for a final dinner together and toast a trip well-traveled!
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Etretat - Promenade and Beach
- Etretat - Jardin d'Etretat visit
- Etretat - Hike the Falaise d'Amont to the Chapel
- Honfleur- Orientation Walk
Optional activities
- Etretat - Hike the Falaise d'Aval - Free
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
As there are no further activities, your adventure comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to explore Paris some more – and it’s recommended you do – just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Meals
- Breakfast
Optional activities
- Paris - Uncommon Paris Urban Adventure (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR55
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
FranceMeals
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
private transport (mini-bus). Public transport (Subway).
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Included activities
- Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure Tour
- Paris - Lunch at at Le Reflet in le Marais
- Paris - Orientation Walk
- Pont L'Eveque - Cheese and Cider workshop
- Giverny - Visit to Giverny-Monet's Garden and House
- Pont L'Eveque - Orientation walk
- Deauville - D-Day Beach with a local guide
- Etretat - Promenade and Beach
- Etretat - Jardin d'Etretat visit
- Etretat - Hike the Falaise d'Amont to the Chapel
- Honfleur- Orientation Walk
Optional activities
- Etretat - Hike the Falaise d'Aval - Free
- Paris - Uncommon Paris Urban Adventure (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR55
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Before you book you should know
- This trip starts early on Day 1 and finishes late on the final day. Please review the Itinerary before booking other travel arrangements like flights. This trip is designed to make the most out of just a few days, which means there isn’t a lot of free time. If you would like to extend your trip, just speak to your booking agent.
1.Your adventure begins bright and early with a welcome meeting at 9:30 AM on Day 1 at the Joining Point hotel. To ensure you don’t miss this important start, we highly recommend arriving in Paris the day or evening before. Should you wish so your booking agent can help book you an extra night at the Joining Point hotel, at an additional fee.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Should you wish to spend more time in Paris, at the end of your trip, your booking agent can help with booking extra nights for you.
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Hotel (4 nights)
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
FACILITIES
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Appart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon
114 Av. Daumesnil
Paris
75012
FRANCE
Phone: +33 1 71 25 45 50
Description
Located in the heart of Paris’ 12th arrondissement, Appart'City Gare de Lyon offers modern, comfortable rooms just a short walk from the Gare de Lyon station. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast, relax at the on-site bar, and easily explore nearby attractions like the Coulée Verte, Place de la Bastille, and Bercy district. With its central location, it’s an ideal base for discovering the City of Light.
Instructions
114 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris, Francia
+33 1 71 25 45 50
To reach Appart’City Gare de Lyon from Paris airports, you have several options: from CDG Airport, take the RER B train to Châtelet-Les Halles, then transfer to RER A to Gare de Lyon; from Orly Airport, take the Metro line 14 to Gare de Lyon (approx. 35min) and then walk 15min to your hotel. Alternatively, you can take a direct taxi or ride-share for a more comfortable journey. For a hassle-free experience, you can also book a private transfer through your agent.
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