Mont Saint Michel and Loire Valley: 2 days, 4-star Accommodation, Meals, Guide – from Paris

Name: Mont Saint Michel and Loire Valley: 2 days, 4-star Accommodation, Meals, Guide – from Paris
Brand: Mont Saint Michel and Loire Valley: 2 days, 4-star Accommodation, Meals, Guide – from Paris
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Activity Schedule

When does it run?
Friday
Duration
2 Days/1 Night
Start time
7:15am
Meeting Point
HOTEL PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL - 22 Rue Jean Rey 750015 PARIS : Meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign outside the hotel.
Ending Point
Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel

Key Highlights

Visit magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel – the ′Wonder of the West′
View the glorious Loire Chateaux
Plenty of free time for shopping and trying delicious local foods
Includes overnight accommodation in a comfortable 3-star hotel
Stunning views and photo-opportunities

Overview

Lose yourself in a fantasy world of Gothic abbeys, medieval castles, towers and turrets on this magical two-day mini-break from Paris.

Visit Mont-Saint-Michel – the ‘Wonder of the West’ – a Benedictine abbey perched dramatically on a tidal island. Marvel at the way the glorious abbey church and other monastic buildings are moulded to the shape of the rocky outcrop.

Spend a night at Angers then travel to the lush and lovely Loire Valley. Step back in time at Château Langeais when you tour the splendid interiors and see how a 15th century prince would have lived.

Gasp when you see the magnificent location of the Château Chenonceau on the River Cher. Known as the Château des Dames, this building was once owned by Catherine de Medici, who used it for lavish night-time parties and spectacular firework displays.

Visit the magnificent turreted castle of Chambord, the largest in the Loire, or, in October, the delightful Château of Cheverny, with its fabulous furnishings.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Friday): Paris to Angers

You will cross the western districts of Paris and take the Normandy motorway to reach Mont-Saint-Michel, on the Brittany-Normandy border. Around 12 noon, you will stop for lunch (drinks included).

In the afternoon you will climb up to the Benedictine Abbey perched on the top of the island. It’s a steep climb (at least 900 steps) but well worth it! You can enjoy a guided tour of the Abbey with its beautiful Romanesque church followed by free time for exploring the rest of the mount and the village.

At around 4:30pm you depart for Angers where you will have dinner in a restaurant and stay the night in a 3-star hotel. Wifi is available in the hotel

Day 2 (Saturday): Angers to Paris

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll depart for the Loire Valley and make a short stop at Château d'Angers, a massive fortress dating from the 9th century.

You’ll then head for Château Langeais, passing by Cunault and Saumur (this route may change). Enjoy a guided tour of the Château – the most fully furnished castle of the Loire Valley – and get a fascinating glimpse of daily life for the nobility in medieval times.

You will then have free time for lunch in Amboise (payable direct).

In the afternoon, tour Château de Chenonceau. This lovely château stands on the site of an old mill and actually extends across the River Cher. It is known as the Château des Dames (the Ladies' Castle) because of the number of powerful women who influenced the history and development of the building. The Château was built in 1513 by Catherine Briconnet, embellished by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, and rescued from destruction during the Revolution by Madame Dupin.

Your tour of the Loire châteaux ends with a tour of the Château de Chambord – the largest château in the Loire Valley and a magnificent example of French Renaissance architecture. Chambord’s most famous feature is the intricate double helix staircase believed to have been designed by Leonardo Da Vinci.

In October, the visit to Chambord is replaced by a visit to Cheverny which has the finest furnishings of any Loire château.

After leaving Chambord you will begin the return journey to Paris and arrive back at the starting point at 2 rue des Pyramides at around 9:00pm. If you have chosen the option with return transfer, you will be dropped back at your hotel. Otherwise you will need to make your own arrangements to return to your accommodation.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach (or minibus)
English and Spanish-speaking guide
1 night en suite accommodation in a 4- star hotel (twin-room basis)
Lunch on Day 1 (including 1 bottle of cider for 6, 1 bottle of water for 6 and coffee or tea)
Dinner on Day 1
Buffet breakfast on Day 2
Porterage service on arrival and departure
Entrance tickets for the various monument and museum visits

Exclusions

Drinks with dinner on Day 1
Lunch and dinner on second day

Please note

Voucher information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.

For any booking which requires two or more double room (triple room unavailable), need to make separate bookings.

For any booking which requires one double and one or more single room (triple room unavailable), need to make separate bookings.

Visitors with walking difficulties will not be able access the Abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel because of the large number of steps.

Please note that on Day 1 the restaurant for dinner is not located in the hotel.

Please wear a face mask during the tour.

The hotel in Angers will be scheduled later than usual, a break on the way to Angers will be planned so you will be able to have dinner (at the passenger's expense) if you want to.

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.No triple rooms are available at the Angers hotel

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Judith Coote - Australia 08 Oct

Wonderful two day getaway outside of the city. Extremely well organised except for one dissappointment, which was quickly taken care of. I booked for hotel pick up and drop off...