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Cosmos Arrow 2010: Europe Vacations Arrow 2010: JEWELS OF FRANCE (4750)
2010: JEWELS OF FRANCE (4750)
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Paris to Paris
Experience Northern France's sights and landmarks, starting in Paris, the 'City of Light.' Enjoy a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and a guided orientation of the city's main highlights: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and many more. Visit Giverny with its splendid Monet Gardens, Rouen with its impressive Cathedral, admire Normandy's striking coastline with memories of D-Day, and relive William the Conqueror's feats as embroidered in the Bayeux tapestry. The wonder of Mont St. Michel is next on the list, then St. Malo, Rennes, and two overnights in Tours. On the way back to Paris, visit Orleans, the statue of Joan of Arc, and the Chartres Cathedral gothic masterpiece. Spend a final night in Paris to celebrate your vacation 'joie de vivre!'

Special Departure:
Apr 8th Departure - Easter Week

HOTELS
Paris Campanile Berthier (ST), Deauville Ibis (ST), Mont St. Michel Motel Vert (ST), Tours Kyriad La Boetie (ST) at St. Pierre de Corps, Paris Campanile Porte d'Italie (ST)
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Tour OperatorCosmos
OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2009
Duration
9 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Board your overnight transatlantic flightBOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2ParisCheck into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the French capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 3ParisOne full day to explore the city that's known throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Included sightseeing with a local expert starts with an inside visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Then, many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysees. Optional excursions are also available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. (B)
Day 4DeauvilleStart the day with a visit to Giverny, home of painter Claude Monet. The famous water garden at Giverny was the inspiration behind some of Monet's finest work (gardens open from April onwards). Continue to Rouen to visit its great cathedral. Next, enjoy a stop in lovely Honfleur and then continue to the seaside resort of Deauville for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 5Mont St MichelThis morning, visit the nearby legendary beaches of Normandy, where the Allied troops landed more than 60 years ago. The highlights are Arromanches and the American Cemetery at Omaha. Next to Bayeux, famed for its lace-making and the world-renowned Bayeux Tapestry (included visit). Then, southwards to the unique beauty of Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island reached by a causeway. (B)
Day 6ToursTime to enjoy Mont St. Michel before driving along the coast to the fortified seaside resort of St. Malo to admire its cathedral and ancient walls. Continue to Rennes with its traditional colorful timber-framed houses. Later, reach Tours, also known as "le jardin de France," for two overnights. (B)
Day 7ToursA whole day to take advantage of the optional program of excursions: visit the Chateau of Cheverny, still inhabited by the family of Marquis de Vibraze; the huge Castle of Chambord, built in 1519 by Francis I; view Chateau Menars; and admire the beauty of the great Chateaux of Chenonceaux and Amboise. (B,D)
Day 8ParisDrive to Orleans for a short stop to take your picture of the statue of Joan of Arc. Next is the highlight of the day-a visit to Chartres, home of the famous gothic cathedral. Reach Paris well in time to enjoy the optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 9Your homebound flight arrives the same dayReturn Home
Dates/Pricing
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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
March 19, 2010$979.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
March 26, 2010$979.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 02, 2010$979.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 09, 2010$1,025.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 16, 2010$1,025.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 23, 2010$1,025.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
April 30, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 07, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 14, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 21, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 04, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 11, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 18, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 25, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 02, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 09, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 16, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 23, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 30, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 06, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 13, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 20, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 27, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 03, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 10, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 17, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 24, 2010$1,075.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
October 01, 2010$979.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
October 08, 2010$979.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
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