Trip Itinerary and Links for Videos and Other Information
Please note that underlined words are links (mostly videos) to learn more about each place. Take your time to watch them!
Also, please remember that this is our plan, but things can change — so be flexible!
Pre-Trip — (If you are coming to France early)
Note: if you are coming to France early HERE are some suggestions of things that you can do and see.
ITINERARY
Day 1 — Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Fly from the US — (If you haven’t done so already, please email your flight plans to Carla)
Day 2 — Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Arrive Paris — Get to hotel and check in (A bus will be provided for those arriving in Paris about the same time. Will give more details as we receive flight information.)
Welcome Dinner at local restaurant — 3 courses including a 1 glass of wine.
6:15 PM Meet in the LOBBY — Take coach for the transfer to the restaurant — Café Louise Saint Germain des prés, 155 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France — 19h00 Welcome Dinner at local restaurant— 3 courses include 1 gls of wine— 20h30 Transfer back to the hotel
Overnight — Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel — LINK
Day 3 — Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
MEET IN THE LOBBY AT 8:30 A.M.
9:00 a.m. — The Eiffel Tower (second level— going to the top of the tower is included) — please note we will not be able to provide tickets in advance — the guide will queue and pay on the spot for the group
11:30 a.m. — The Arch de Triumph
Lunch on your own
2:15 p.m. — The Louvre — Our group will be divided into three groups with three guides — Short Video Longer Video
Overnight — Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Day 4 — Fri, Apr 24, 2026
New plan for the day! (changed because of scheduling issues)
Breakfast at the hotel
9:30 a.m. — Walking tour in Montmartreand the Basilica
~ Time for lunch in the Montmartre area ~
1:30 p.m. – Transfer to Notre-Dame— Visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral— The guide will provide commentary outside Notre-Dame and accompany the group in the queue for access to the Cathedral. The group will then enjoy the visit inside at their own pace. Longer. Shorter
3:45 & 4:15 – Entrance to Sainte Chappelle: — The group will be divided into two, and an additional guide will meet the group at Sainte-Chapelle. Two guides are arranged for the visit.
5:30 – Transfer back to the hotel
Overnight — Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Day 5 — Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
9 a.m. — Leave hotel for a half-day visit to Versailles — Our group will be divided into two groups with Two guides at Versailles — Back to hotel at 1:30 p.m.
Lunch on your own and the remainder of the day free
Overnight — Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Day 6 — Sun, Apr 26, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
FREE DAY — Suggestions and ideas for this day can be found HERE:
Overnight — Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Day 7 — Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning free in Paris — Leave for Bruges at noon — Bruges — about 3h 30m by bus — You should have part of the afternoon and evening for personal exploration of this unique city (Another Video)
Overnight — Hotel Navarra
Day 8 — Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
9 a.m. — Meet the guide at the hotel for Walking tour of Bruges (2h30)
11h30 — Boat tour on the Bruges Canals ( 30min)
Lunch on your own
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight — Hotel Navarra
Day 9 — Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
Travel to Normandy-Dunkirk, Calais, Rouen — 9 a.m. Departure with the coach to Dunkirk
10 a.m. — Arrival in Dunkirk - Visit of Saint Eloi church — Watch the movie Dunkirk
12:30 p.m. — Lunch in Calais — 1:30 departure from Calais to Rouen
4 p.m. — Arrival in Rouen — city tour Rouen follow the steps of Joan of Arc ( 2hrs ) and visit of the Cathedral
6 p.m. — Transfer to Caen
Driving time today about 5h 30m
Overnight — Best Western Plus Le Moderne Caen
Day 10 — Thu, Apr 30, 2026
In Normandy
Breakfast at the hotel
9 a.m. — Meet the guide at the hotel for a Full day D day Landing Beach
10 a.m. — Entrance to the Memorial de Caen (Caen Memorial Museum)
12h30 — Transfer to Arromanches Les Bains (Gold beach )
~Free time for lunch in Arromanches on own~
2 p.m. — Transfer to Omaha beach
3 p.m. — Continue to Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
5 p.m. — Transfer back to the hotel in Caen
Overnight — Best Western Plus Le Moderne Caen
Day 11 — Fri, May 1, 2026
In Normandy
Breakfast at the hotel
9 a.m. — Meet the guide at the hotel for a Full day day tour in Normandie
9h30 — 2hours walking tour history of Bayeux and cathedral —
11h30 transfer to Lisieux — Basilica of Sainte Therese of Lisieux, Lisieux France
~Lunch was initially under the client’s own arrangement; however, to ensure a smooth flow of the day and make things easier upon arrival in Lisieux, I have pre-booked a restaurant at the sanctuary for the group. Payment can be made on the spot — €15.50 per person for a 3-course menu
2:30 — City tour of Lisieux including the visit of Sanctuary of Saint Therese of Lisieux
4 p.m. Transfer back to the hotel in Caen
Overnight — Best Western Plus Le Moderne Caen
Day 12 — Sat, May 2, 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
7:30 a.m. — Meet the guide at the hotel to travel to Mont Saint Michel
10:30 a.m. — Entrance to Mont saint Michel Abbey
~Lunch under your own arrangement ~
2:30 p.m. — Transfer to Paris (4h 30m driving time today)
18h00 Farewell Dinner — (20 min walking distance from the hotel) — Le Bistro Parisien, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France, 3 courses dinner + 1 gls of Wine
Overnight — Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel — LINK
Day 13 — Sun, May 3, 2026
Fly home or to your next destination!
