12 Day Discover Northern France
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$3949
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Air & Land
Featured Hotels
(Hotels may vary based on departure day of the week)
Monday Departure | ||
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M Social Hotel Paris Opera | Paris | |
Le Grand Hotel Cabourg | Cabourg | |
Mercure Cabourg Hotel & Spa | Cabourg | |
Hotel Des Marins | St. Malo | |
Hotel Oceania Saint Malo | St. Malo | |
Relais des Trois Châteaux | Cour-Cheverny | |
Chateau de Rochecotte | Saint-Patrice | |
Hotel Le Louis, Versailles Château MGallery by Sofitel | Versailles |
Wednesday Departure | ||
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M Social Hotel Paris Opera | Paris | |
Le Grand Hotel Cabourg | Cabourg | |
Cures Marines Trouville Hotel Thalasso & Spa - Mgallery | Trouville-sur-Mer | |
Grand Hotel Des Thermes | St. Malo | |
Hotel Oceania Saint Malo | St. Malo | |
Chateau de Rochecotte | Saint-Patrice | |
Hotel Le Louis, Versailles Château MGallery by Sofitel | Versailles |
Thursday Departure | ||
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M Social Hotel Paris Opera | Paris | |
Mercure Cabourg Hotel & Spa | Cabourg | |
Mercure St. Malo Balmoral | St. Malo | |
Chateau de Rochecotte | Saint-Patrice | |
Hotel Le Louis, Versailles Château MGallery by Sofitel | Versailles |
Friday Departure | ||
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M Social Hotel Paris Opera | Paris | |
Le Grand Hotel Cabourg | Cabourg | |
Mercure Cabourg Hotel & Spa | Cabourg | |
Hotel Oceania Saint Malo | St. Malo | |
Chateau de Rochecotte | Saint-Patrice | |
Hotel Le Louis, Versailles Château MGallery by Sofitel | Versailles |
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Not Included:
Gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only prices do not include arrival/departure transfers.
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. For visa information, check our Visas page.
Is This Trip Right for You?
Package Includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
- Round trip flights New York-Paris, Paris-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Paris
- 2 nights Normandy
- 1 night St. Malo
- 2 nights Loire Valley
- 2 nights Versailles
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners with wine (including welcome & farewell dinners)
- Coffee and tea with all meals. Wine is included with lunch and dinner
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features
Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
- Visit the remarkable Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa and other celebrated masterpieces
- Travel to the Champagne region to enjoy tastings of this expensive bubbly delight
- Visit the magnificent Reims Cathedral, where French Kings have been crowned
- Tour the home of Claude Monet in Giverny, one of the world’s greatest impressionist painters; view the tranquil gardens that inspired his masterpieces
- Experience the American Cemetery on Omaha Beach, resting place of thousands of U.S. troops. Salute their bravery
- Meet a World War II historian who helps you gain a greater understanding about D-Day and the Normandy beaches
- Visit the WWII Memorial Museum, a stirring monument to peace, with its detailed chronology of events that took place in this region
- Visit iconic Mont St. Michel, magnificently rising from the sea on a mighty rock
- View the 400 foot long Apocalypse Tapestry, that depicts more than 70 scenes from the Book of Revelation, in Angers
- Visit the elegant Chateau de Chenonceau, a jewel of Renaissance architecture
- Dine in a Troglodyte Cave, cut into the face of a cliff - a unique experience
- At the Royal Chateau of Amboise, visit the chapel’s memorial to Leonardo da Vinci
- View Chambord Castle, Loire’s largest Chateau, built in the 16th century by King François I
- In Chartres visit the world-famous Gothic cathedral, considered the greatest in France
- Enter the Palace of Versailles to see the lavish apartments of King Louis 14th and the extravagant Hall of Mirrors
- Walk through the amazing Versailles Gardens and view the spectacular musical fountains
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Is This Trip Right for You?
This is a moderately active trip. Our small group covers a lot of ground each day, and we spend two to three hours on our feet during tours. The pace is moderate, with 1 three-night stay, 3 two-night stays, and 1 one-night stay. Some of our tours require walking over uneven surfaces. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. This itinerary includes a mix of city and countryside sightseeing. The longest day spent on the bus is between St. Malo and the Loire Valley with about three and a half hours on the bus in total. This is a Small Group program. For more information, click here.
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Discovery Tours itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

This first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of Paris, on the famous Boulevard Haussman.
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This first class hotel invites you to discover its 4-star facilities in the heart of Versailles, near the Palace of Versailles.
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This first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of Paris, on the famous Boulevard Haussman.
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This deluxe hotel is located in Trouville-sur-Mer, near the beach and Barrière Trouville Casino.
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This first class hotel invites you to discover its 4-star facilities in the heart of Versailles, near the Palace of Versailles.
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This first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of Paris, on the famous Boulevard Haussman.
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This first class hotel is located in Saint Malo in the city center, near the train station.
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This first class hotel invites you to discover its 4-star facilities in the heart of Versailles, near the Palace of Versailles.
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This first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of Paris, on the famous Boulevard Haussman.
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This first class hotel invites you to discover its 4-star facilities in the heart of Versailles, near the Palace of Versailles.
Hotel Details- Tours purchased while travelling may cost an extra 10% or more
- Tours often sell out. Avoid disappointment
- Save your cash. Credit card processing may not be possible locally
- Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure
- Book Online or call to book these tours up to 1 week before your departure
- The day the optionals operate varies by the day of the week

It was excellent. We loved Paris. The food, the museums, the streets, well we just loved it. The high speed rail was very fun. South France was very interesting. Some of the foods were not our style but we were very happy to have experienced them. We are looking forward to our next Gate 1 trip
Samuel B.
We expected our Provence trip to be wonderful, but it was even more than that due to our tour guide Adoram. His knowledge of the history of France, Paris, Avignon, Aix, and Nice was truly incredible. He was able to share it in a way that always kept the attention, interest and involvement of our entire travel group. Additionally, he was always a step ahead in trying to accommodate the group's desires as to what to visit and where to dine. We were very fortunate to have Adoram as our guide and hope we meet up with him again!
Michael P.
Just a short note to thank you and comment further on my Northern France tour. First, let me say what a great job Anne did. She's very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and professional, especially in how she handled a Covid issue we had. Two thumbs up for Anne. And while my initial interest in the tour was the museums and cathedrals of France, everything Giverny and Normandy, there were several unexpected surprises. St. Malo was one of those. When I go to the UK I'll take the boat to St. Malo. Also, the Apocalypse Tapestry at Angers and the two overnights at the lovely and peaceful Chateau de Rochecotte in Saint Patrice. The secluded private chapel there on the second floor was very special. Chateau de Chenoceau was another beautiful and interesting surprise. Lastly, we had a small tour group that really hit it off and made the trip even more special. Thanks again for a great tour.
Christopher W.
We would like to give a glowing recommendation for our guide, Edo! We have done a lot of traveling around the world over many decades and know Edo is one of the best guides we have had. He is extremely personable and made us feel like he was escorting his friends through Provence. His knowledge of the area and ability to relate to the local people we met such as the owner of the bull ranch in the Camargue region, the lady at Mas de Cadenet winery, and many of the restaurants we ate at was wonderful. Edo arranged some fun, unique experiences such as riding in a classic Deux Chevaux from the Louvre to Montmartre, making chocolate and eating an amazing buffet dinner at L'Esperantine Marseille Chocolaterie, and playing Bolles near the Cathedral with the setting sun as our backdrop! He treated us to several small and delightful gifts like a bag of lavender, nougat candy, and cookies. Also, Momo was an excellent bus driver with a great personality.
Gary M.
The trip was great. We loved it all, Paris, Provence, Nice...hotels were fine, food great and our driver Alfeo was excellent. Best of all was our tour director, Anne. There are no words to adequately describe her contributions...let me just say she is a gem and Gate 1 is lucky to have her. Gate 1 has not seen the last of us. Till the next time...
Robert F. Hawley, PA
George and I had a wonderful trip. Our tour guide, bus driver and tour group was fabulous. We enjoyed everyday of the trip and have many many great memories.
Linda S. Castro Valley, CA
We had a great trip. France was beautiful, great food, people, weather and we visited some really interesting and unique places. Laura, our tour guide, was fantastic! The best I think we've ever had, and we've had a lot of great tour guides.
Druci R. SN LUIS OBISP, CA
It was fantastic! Anne was an amazing guide. She was so attentive to everyone’s individual needs and request. I really enjoyed the small group. The itinerary was excellent. We learned so much about WWll in Normandy, experienced the beauty of Monet’s house and garden, and stayed at a gorgeous Chateau in Loire Valley, it was a perfect trip that I will be recommending to everyone!
Allison S. Ann Arbor, MI.
Had a great time. Everything went smoothly and the tour was great. Lara was an excellent tour guide and extremely helpful.
Ronald R. Winder, GA
Absolutely amazing. Our guide, Laura, was exceptional her attention to detail was incredible, for example when we were at the National Cemetery I thought , I wish I had bought a flower to place on a grave, and what did she have for each person in our tour, a rose. I could go on and on with examples such as this. The planning, scheduling, and visit locations prepared by Gate1 could not have been better. Lodging perfect, restaurant selections delicious, tour and sightseeing locations spot one. The only thing I might suggest is instead of two nights in Versailles perhaps one night, tour the palace and relocate the last night back in Paris, since all of us had to make our way back to the city for departures to other locations. Also, our last dinner held at the oldest restaurant in Paris was in the city. Great job to Gate1 and Laura. We will definitely book another small group tour. BTW your help was outstanding as well. Our flights were perfect and I was appreciative of the prompt response to my questions prior to our trip.
Cynthia A. Torrance, CA
It was a trip of a lifetime! Incredible itinerary, phenomenal guide, great accommodations, and delicious food! We will be traveling with you next year.
Jerod C. Wilmington, NC
Our trip was wonderful. As usual, Gate 1 did a great job of planning and initiating the tour. Our guide, Patrick, was knowledgeable and helpful. Our tour group couldn't be beat. The highlight for me as a professional trumpet player was having the opportunity to play "Taps" at the American cemetery in Normandy, France. Thanks for your help and thanks for asking.
Paul R. Eustis, FL
Our tour in Northern France was fabulous. We had a small group of 10 who all got along and got to know each other well. Our director - Edo - was really good, as was our driver - Frank. Edo kept us constantly informed of our planned activity, gave us great historical background on each site, developed great relationships with each traveler and entertained us. My wife and I were the oldest and slowest in our group; Edo was very sensitive to this and made sure we could keep up with everyone. Our provided meals were all wonderful as was the wine. The hotels were of high quality and were well located. We chose the trip because of the itinerary. Our tour in Northern France was great, better than we expected. Thanks for asking me about this.
Frank L Jr. Shelbyville, IN