2-day Private Mont Saint-Michel, 3 Loire Castles, D-Day Express

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Overview

2-day Private Live-guided trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, Express D-Day with 3 most popular Omaha sights and 3 Top Loire Valley castles Full Guided visits.
Tiered Pricing. Hotel Pick up & Drop off. Guaranteed departures.
You will experience Normandy American Cemetery, Overlord Museum and Omaha Beach Signal monument. You will have Guided tours in the famous Castles Chenonceau, Amboise and Chenonceau. You will visit Mont Saint-Michel island with guided tour in the Abbey.
Mercedes E220 business class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people. One overnight at a 3+*/4* hotel in Double Rooms included.
This Experience can be customised. See also other Private and Small Group Experiences by Clewel Travel.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Overlord Museum, Omaha Beach Memorial, American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer visit
Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Hotel accommodation 3*+ in Double Rooms one night with breakfast by Option HOTEL INLCUDED
3 Loire Valley Castles visits including tickets
Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey guided visit
Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide for the whole trip

Single Accommodation Supplement
Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up is always at the entrance of your hotel

What To Expect

Day 1

Paris — Chambord Castle — Amboise Castle — Chenonceau Castle

6 Stops

Paris

07:30 Pick up and departure from Your hotel in Paris. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of the Loire Valley.

Admission Ticket Free

Chateau de Chambord

10:00 - 11:45 Visit of Chateau de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 11:45 Departure to Amboise city. There is 1 hour drive (60 km).

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Amboise

12:45 - 13:45 Lunch time in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chateau Royal d'Amboise

13:45 to 15:00 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Royal Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel. 15:00 Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chateau de Chenonceau

15:20 to 17:00 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. Attn. In low season we depart at 5:10 pm and in high season at 5:30 due to the opening hours of the Castle. 17:00 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Mont Saint-Michel. It takes about 3,5 hours (300 km).

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mont-Saint-Michel

20:30 Arrival and accommodations at 3*+/4* hotel in Normandy close to Mont Saint-Michel.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel — Omaha Beach — American Cemetery — Overlord Museum

6 Stops

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel

08:30 Hotel check out. You can put the baggage to our Minivan which will be located near the hotel. 09:00 - 12:00 Visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel and its Benedictine Abbey. Your guide will bring you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top of the Island. You can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. Entrance tickets into the Abbey include audio-guides in many languages. The whole island with the Bay is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site in France.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mont-Saint-Michel

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch in Mont Saint-Michel. We can make for You a restaurant reservation or You can choose a restaurant at your own. 13:00 Departure from Mont Saint-Michel to Omaha Beaches. It will take about 1,5 hours (147 km) to reach the Omaha beaches Signal Monument.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

14:45 - 15:15 Omaha beaches Signal Monument visit. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches. A 5 minutes ride (4 km) to Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

15:30 - 16:45 Arrival and Visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings and the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. The cliffs leading down to the beaches contain the remnants of the German defences, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers. At Normandy American Cemetery you’ll see as well the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations; and the most beautiful, idyllic spot on Planet Earth. Free time to walk around the gardens. 16:15 Departure to close located Overlord Museum.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

16:45 - 17:30 Overlord Museum visit located close to the Normandy American Cemetery. 17:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 3,5 hours (290 km). One stop will be made at the rest area.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Paris

21:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop Off at Your hotel. Pass by without stopping

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2-day Private Mont Saint-Michel, 3 Loire Castles, D-Day Express?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025