October 8 – 16, 2026

Join Beth and John as they escort this group to France on an adventure of a lifetime!
About This Tour
The Best of France
9 days from Paris, Normandy & The Loire Valley
Join us for a Travel by Beth exclusive: CU in France, a hosted and guided journey through some of the most iconic and enchanting regions of France. From October 8th to 16th, 2026, immerse yourself in the elegance, charm, and timeless beauty of French culture, cuisine, and countryside. Designed with our travelers in mind, this thoughtfully curated tour blends history, art, and leisure—bringing together must-see sights with hidden gems
This northern France tour is the perfect way for value-minded travel lovers to see the highlights of Paris plus the Loire Valley and Normandy. Beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks and fascinating history sum up this tour. You’ll visit some of northern France’s interesting and charming towns, including Rouen, best known for its connection to Joan of Arc. Here, step into the splendid Gothic cathedral, which was once the world’s tallest building and the subject of a series of Claude Monet’s paintings, just like the water garden in Giverny, depicted in some of his most famous canvases. Visit Honfleur, a romantic port city; and Chartres, famous for pilgrimages to its 13th-century gothic cathedral. Admire the cathedral, ramparts, and ancient walls of St. Malo, a fortified seaside resort. Memories of World War II history come to life as you visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the landing beaches. Other highlights of this affordable France tour include picturesque Mont St. Michel, situated on a rocky isle with its world-famous abbey. Spend a day at leisure in Châteaux Country with the opportunity to take an optional excursion to discover the Château of Chenonceau, a 16th-century, fairytale castle with a moat, drawbridge, and towers. From historic sights to picturesque scenery, this is a dream vacation!



Inclusions & Itinerary
Flight Details:
Flight schedules are not out yet. We will update the group when they are available.
Package Includes:
- Four-star accommodations in Paris, Deauville, Mont St Michel and Amboise
- Daily breakfast
- Two dinners
- Transportation throughout the trip
- English-speaking guide
- Tours and entry fees
- On-site hosting by travel advisors John and Beth Mills
- 1:1 Travel Documentation Consultation (via Zoom or phone)
- Customized Travel App
Hand Picked Hotels

Paris
Tribe Paris La Defense Esplanade
The city-styled Tribe Paris La Défense Esplanade offers stylish warm spaces in a relaxed atmosphere and has 184 spacious, air-conditioned guestrooms and a fitness center. The terraced restaurant offers delicious cuisine using local produce, the menus are a nod to TRIBE’s Australian roots and the bar offers low-alcohol cocktails to make life more inclusive. The ultra-comfy rooms are fully furnished with a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, mini-bar, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. The property is located in a natural setting near the esplanade, and the nearest metro station is less than a ten minute walk away.

Deauville
Ibis DeauvilleConveniently located 2 minutes from Trouville – Deauville train station, the ibis Deauville Center hotel is an excellent base for exploring the town. Fully air-conditioned, this 95-room hotel with high-speed WIFI has a restaurant, bar, beautiful outdoor terrace with boules court, and fitness center. We also have 2 modern meeting rooms. Private paid car park upon reservation only with the hotel. Mythical seaside with its famous “Planches”, barriers in the names of American actors come participate in the American Film Festival, beach umbrellas in 5 colors, casino, horse races, shops make of Deauville a recognized and appreciated destination. In only 2 hours from Paris and because everything is accessible by foot or by bicycle, come to discover its protected architecture, to stroll in the flavors of the market, to taste local products or simply to make nothing and to dream!
10 mins’ walk from the beach, the Les Planches walkway, the casinos and the racetracks. All of Deauville is within your reach: the sea, the Pays d’Auge countryside, opulent villas, luxury shops and festivals.

Mont St Michel
Hotel Vert
Hôtel Vert is a charming and convenient place to stay just minutes from Mont Saint-Michel. With clean, comfortable rooms and friendly multilingual staff, it offers excellent value for travelers. Guests enjoy easy access to the island via the nearby shuttle, as well as a hearty buffet breakfast to start the day. The hotel is pet-friendly, bike-friendly, and ideal for couples, families, or anyone looking for a quiet, budget-conscious stay near one of France’s most iconic landmarks.

Chateaux Country (Amboise, France)
Novotel Amboise
The Novotel Amboise hotel is located in the heart of the Pays de la Loire with its nearby castles (including Chenonceaux, Chambord and Cheverny). Built on a hill overlooking Amboise and its castle, this 4-star hotel has 121 air-conditioned rooms.
Itinerary Highlights:
Day 1 Arrive Paris
Check in our hotel and explore the area. We meet our Tour Director this evening!
Day 2 Paris
Enjoy a full day exploring the “City of Light,” known in the world for its fashion, art, museums, cuisine, and joie de vivre. Enjoy included sightseeing with a local expert to see many of the best-known Parisian iconic sights. Feel the joie de vivre with your choice of optional excursions, s’il vous plait!
Breakfast Included
While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
Excursion to Montmartre $$
Versailles, Palace of the Sun King $$
Day 3 Paris, Giverny, Pouen, Honfleur and Deauville
Start the day with a visit to Giverny, home of impressionist painter Claude Monet. The famous water garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet’s finest works (gardens open from April to October). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur, situated on the Seine estuary, and then continue to the seaside resort of Deauville.
Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 4 Deauville, Normandy Landing Beaches, Mont St Michel Embark on an emotional journey to the legendary beaches where the Allied troops landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and experience the most moving site of the American Cemetery at Omaha. Travel through Normandy countryside to the coast to discover spectacular Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessible by causeway. Breakfast included
Day 5 Mont St. Michel, St Malo and Chateaux Country
Drive along the Brittany coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Enjoy beautiful landscapes on the way to the enchanting Châteaux Country.
Breakfast Included
Optional Excursion: Dinner in the Loire Valley $$
Day 6 Chateaux Country
Spend the day at leisure or follow the steps of French royalty with an optional visit to the Loire Valley castles. If these walls could talk, they would tell the intriguing tales of kings, ladies, and lords who called these sumptuous palaces home.
Breakfast and Dinner included
Optional Excursion Chateaux of the Loire Valley $$
Day 7 Chateaux Country, Chartres, Paris
Take a stroll around Chartres, home of the famous Gothic cathedral with its magnificent stained-glass windows. Arrive in Paris with time to enjoy an optional excursion in the City of Light this evening.
Optional Excursion Parisian Enchanted Evening: Dinner and Seine Illuminated Cruise $$
Day 8 Paris
Your vacation ends with your included breakfast
**Participation in the Mont St. Michel visit requires walking uphill with many steps and may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.
What’s Next?
Pricing:
Starting at $2,109.00 per person (based on double occupancy)
Single Occupancy rates are available.
Includes:
Accommodations
Transfers
Included tours and entrance fees with local guide
Motorcoach transportation/driver
Tour Host
9 meals
Not Included:
Airfare
Gratuities
Optional Excursions
Any meals and drinks not mentioned
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Payment Schedule
Deposit – $250.00 Per Person
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