Authentic France Private Tour 8 days / 7 nights From 1 208 Euros

Discover the authentic France in private mode. In this tour, first you will discover must-see attractions in Pa- ris and then will head to beautiful Normandy region to explore its marvels and the French way of life. Enjoy the sight of traditional timber framed houses, white chalk cliffs and marble beaches. Normandy is famous for Apples and cheese production in France. Taste French cheese in a cheese factory, discover how apple brandy is made, meet a chocolate maker and savor the finest chocolate… Live a unique experience in France throughout your tour. Private transport with an accompanying English guide and handpicked accommodation © Tourist Office - Photographe : © Sarah Sergent will make you feel safe and relaxed.

Day 1 : Arrival in Paris Bonjour and welcome to France! At the airport CDG, you will be welcomed by your private English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout your tour in France. Your comfortable transfer to a hotel ideally located in Paris will take place immediately (Hotel check-in is at 2 pm). The rest of the day is free to relax or to discover surroundings on your own. Overnight stay at Hôtel Palm - Astotel or similar (3* hotel, in a DBL/ Twin room).

Day 2 : Paris After having your breakfast at the hotel, visit monuments and famous quarters in Paris ( , Avenue Champs Elysée, Notre dame, museum’s glass pyramid, Basilica of the Sacred Heart...) with your private English-speaking guide.

Option: Visit an old wine cellar built in the 18th century by the sommelier of the French King Louis XV. In this cellar, famous for the finest French wine, you will taste 3 glasses of 3 different French wine. If you wish, you can buy the best French wine from this cellar. Price 19€ per person

In the afternoon, you will visit the Museum Guimet where Asian art collections (ancient sculptures, vases, jewelry, fabrics…) are kept. Among these collections, you will see some art pieces coming from Sri Lanka. After this visit, with your guide, you will walk to Princess memorial – in the square of Alma. In 1997 Diana, Princess of Wales died in an accident in the tunnel beneath this place. Enjoy an elevator ride to the second floor of tower to witness the breathtaking view of Paris. Private transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at Hôtel Palm - Astotel or similar (3* hotel, in a DBL/ Twin room). Day 3 : Paris – Rouen After having your breakfast at the hotel, you will leave Paris to explore Normandy region. Private transfer to Rouen. With your private guide, explore this historic city on foot. You will notice traditional timber framed houses for the first time in your tour. You will visit Notre dame cathedral of Rouen, Big clock, Court house, Jeanne d’Arc church... In the afternoon, you will visit a traditional ceramic workshop and its boutique. You will see a broad selection of products with the style “Old Rouen’ crafted by local ceramists. You will also discover a traditional art gallery which proposes a wide choice of ancient and modern gravure paintings. Then you will go to see a workshop of a Female sculptor who works on classical stone carvings and sculpture. After your encounter with French artists, you will visit a French chocolate factory run by a famous master chocolate maker. With you, he will share his knowledge about chocolate and will show you how he makes finest chocolate. At the end of the session, you will taste 2 types of chocolate and a delicious macaron, a French specialty. Overnight stay at Hôtel Dandy or similar (3* hotel, in a DBL/ Twin Room).

Day 4 : Rouen - Etretat - Honfleur After your breakfast, private transfer to Étretat. Discover the amazing White Chalk Cliffs and Pebble Beach. Étretat is fa- mous for its three natural arches over the Atlantic Ocean. Famous French painters painted these arches and cliffs in the nineteenth century. Climb the white chalk cliffs and enjoy the view and the serenity of this amazing place. In the afternoon, private transfer to Honfleur. Visit Honfleur city and its old harbour. You will see wonderful authentic houses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. They have inspired French artists like Claude Monnet and Eugène Boudin. In Honfleur, you will stay in a charming French guest house in countryside, to immerse yourself in French culture. Unlike in many countries, guest houses in France called ‘maisons d’hôtes’ are special. They are cozy and give a a home away from home-feeling. Overnight stay at Le Grand clos Saint Martin or similar (Maison des hôtes, in a DBL/ Twin Room).

Day 5 : Honfleur - Livarot - Les Jourdains - Honfleur Breakfast at your Maison d’hôtes. Daniella, the owner of the property will arrange a homemade authentic breakfast for you. Today, you will visit a French cheese factory and its farm. Discover cheese workshops through a corridor of glass-protected galleries, from where you will observe all the different stages of cheese production from the time the milk arrives until the cheese is packaged. At the end of the visit, you will taste 4 types of French cheese : Livarot, Pont l’Eveque, Normandy Ca- membert and Neufchatel. In the afternoon, you will visit an old castle transformed into an Apple brandy distillery. Calvados is a famous French Apple brandy from Normandy region. It was one of the favorite traditional drinks of French kings and a symbol of gourmet heritage of the Normandy region. Discover the distillation process for Calvados with experts. Excite your taste buds with 15-year-old Calvados Apple brandy and Pommeau de Normandie, an Apple based alcohol cocktail (tastings are for adults only). Visit the castle built in 16th century according to Norman architecture. On a walk through the Château’s park, lose yourself in the bird song and the sound of the wind in the trees, as you discover the one-hundred-year-old Apple trees and pleasant relaxation areas. Several activities, workshops and games are proposed for both children and adults. Private transfer to your Maison d’hôtes. Overnight stay at Le Grand clos Saint Martin or similar (French Guest House, in a DBL/ Twin Room). Day 6 : Honfleur Breakfast at your Maison d’hôtes. Daniella, the owner of the property will arrange a homemade authentic break- fast for you. Free day to relax. Enjoy the comfort of your Maison d’hôtes and the serenity of its garden. Located in the heart of a green valley, this traditional Norman style house is surrounded by Apple trees. You will also see horses around the garden premises. This exceptional area could be mistaken for a beautiful but priceless oil painting with taste and passion. A true invitation to relax. For your lunch, you can walk to a savory pancake restaurant nearby (15 mins by walk). Your private vehicle with driver is available to go to Honfleur city for your dinner. You can use the kitchen of the house if you wish. Overnight stay at Le Grand clos Saint Martin or similar (French Guest House, in a DBL/ Twin Room).

Day 7 : Honfleur – Paris After your breakfast, private transfer to Paris. The afternoon is dedicated to shopping in Paris. As per your de- Tour Inclusions sires, your private guide will escort you in boutiques in famous shopping complexes such as Italie deux, Forum - 7 nights’ accommodation in 3* hotels and Maison d’hôte in des Halles or Galleries Lafayette. DBL/ Twin rooms Private transfer to your hote. - Daily breakfast in all hotels and Maison d’hôte Overnight stay at Hôtel Palm - Astotel or similar (3* hotel, in a DBL/ Twin room). - 8 days assistance by an accompanying English-speaking private guide (except in Free times mentioned in the pro- gram) Day 8 : Paris Departure - All transfers in a private luxury vehicle with driver during After your breakfast, private transfer to the airport CDG according to your departure flight’s time. Your hotel the whole tour room is available till noon. - All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the program - French Sim card with 12 GB internet, unlimited calls and sms within France, 150 mins calls free towards 50 countries. - Our local assistance - Fees and taxes.

Tour Exclusions - Any Airfare - Any Visa fees - Items of personal nature such as tips to stewards, laundry, driver, guide, telephone bills, table drinks, etc. - Meals other than mentioned above. - Any other services which is not mentioned above.

* Prices are subject to change upon confirmation of booking (as per residence avai- lability and other services).