Paris - Reims - Metz - Strasbourg - O'Kenigsburg - Colmar - Dijon - Beaune - Rouen - Honfleur - Deauville - Caen Mont-Saint-Michel - Saint Malo - Angers Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris
Tour program:
1 day
Arriving in Paris morning flight. Transfer to the hotel. Hotel accommodation.
day 2
Sightseeing bus tour of Paris. Visiting the museum Fragonard perfume.
day 3
Paris - Reims - Metz
Departure to Reims (Reims) - the largest city in the region Champagne-Ardenne, France cradle of Christianity, which in the year 498 the Frankish king Clovis with three thousand of his soldiers, as stated in the chronicles, converted to Christianity and was baptized by Bishop Remigius. In honor of the bishop, who later became Holy Rémy, the grateful residents of Reims in the XI century, built a magnificent Romanesque basilica, still perfectly preserved its original appearance. Today, there are well-known throughout Europe for classical music concerts. Through the baptism of Clovis, Reims became a place of coronation and anointment of the majority of the French kings. Reims is known around the world for its majestic cathedral, a visit to which is provided a walking tour. Moving to Metz (Metz) - the capital of the Lorraine region with a rich history of more than two thousand years, it combines the features of the German austerity and French charm. Among the architectural sights of the city: the oldest church of Lorraine - the Church of St. Peter, one of the tallest cathedrals in France - the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Etienne, the oldest theater in France, the imperial quarter and the chapel of the Templars. Moving to Strasbourg (162 km), overnight at the hotel.
day 4
Strasbourg - O'Kenigsburg - Colmar
Start the day in Strasbourg (Strasbourg) - the historic capital of Alsace, a city wrapped up by numerous legends. Land of the German Suevi tribe, a city that preserves the memory of the Roman conquest of the empire of Charlemagne and the birth of the Frankish state ... City many times to change their affiliation (from Germany to France and vice versa), but to preserve their identity. City majestic cathedrals, picturesque canals, old half-timbered little houses, delicious beers, fine wines and elegant shopping. Sightseeing tour of Strasbourg. Moving to O'Kenigsburg (ShâteauduHaut-Koenigsbourg) - one of the most
impressive and "cinematic" castles of Alsace, which has 800 years of history and towering menacingly on a cliff top. The tour of the castle, viewing the collection of knight's armor, a medieval garden walk, safely hidden in the ring walls. You will then be waiting for a trip to the picturesque Alsatian famous "Wine Road". Lunch and tasting the best wines of Alsace in Riquewihr (Riquewihr). Moving to
Colmar (Colmar). Walk through the old Colmar - a typical Alsatian town with picturesque half-timbered houses, canals and zucchini. Transfer to Dijon, overnight at the hotel.
day 5
Dijon - Beaune - Paris
Dijon (Dijon) - one of the most beautiful cities in France, leading its history from the VI century BC. The main city of the medieval Duchy of Burgundy, the capital of the Romanesque architecture of Burgundy. The main attraction of the city - its medieval center. Ancient walls of the XII century. surround the Palace of the Soviets and the Ducal Palace, which survived Salle des gardes with the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy, and a hall, where Philip the Good
He established the "Order of the Golden Fleece." In Dijon is provided a walking tour through the city center with a tour of the pearl of Burgundy Romanesque architecture - the Cathedral of Saint-Benin, which preserved the crypt and the capitals of the XI century. Transfer to the medieval town of Beaune (Beaune) - unofficial wine capital of Burgundy. Vintage Bon surrounded by beautiful ramparts, in the former fortress ditches broken beautiful parks. Half-timbered houses in harmony with the Romanesque architecture and fine examples of the Burgundian Gothic style, the clearest example of which are the Hospices de Beaune ( «Hospices" of Beaune, a medieval hospital buildings), protected by UNESCO. In our time here is held annually the world's largest charity wine auction. Arriving in Paris
day 6
Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Deauville - Caen
08:00 - meeting with the guide. Moving to the city of Rouen (Rouen) - city of Vikings, the ancient capital of Normandy and the modern capital of the Haute-Normandie region. Rouen - one of the largest, oldest and most beautiful cities in France. In Rouen provided sightseeing walking tour with a tour of the magnificent Rouen Cathedral, as well as a walk through the Old Market Square, connected with the history of Joan of Arc, and the street Gros-Horloge, with its old clock tower. Moving to the city of Honfleur (Honfleur) - one of the most beautiful port in France. Walk through the Old Town with its picturesque streets, the salt warehouses 17
century, old docks and the old quarter Enklo. Walk along the waterfront of St. Catherine, visit the church of the same name - a rare example of wooden architecture of the 16th century.
Travel to Deauville (Deauville) - a luxury resort on the shores of the English Channel with the wide sandy beach and the famous boardwalk plank with the "registered" cinematic booths. City aristocrats, casino and romantic stories, inspired by the cult film by Claude Lelouch, "A man and a woman." A stroll through the city. Moving in Caen (Caen). Architecturally, Caen is one of the
the most interesting cities in the North of France. A stroll through the city. Overnight at the hotel in the city of Caen.
day 7
Mont-Saint-Michel - Saint Malo - Angers
Start the day at Mont St Michel (Le Mont-Saint-Michel). Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - a real jewel of medieval Gothic, Island - Abbey, the island - a mirage on a granite rock among the quicksand, rapid tide, one of the pilgrim shrines of Christendom. Mont Saint-Michel is included in the list of UNESCO sites and has no analogues in the world on a combination of architectural merit,
mystical history and natural uniqueness. Abbey, dedicated to the Archangel Michael, stands on a hill from the VII century, all these centuries attracts the curious, and the suffering of the faithful. Today, Mont Saint-Michel is the second most visited destination after Paris in France. Moving to Saint-Malo (Saint-Malo) - fortress city, the eternal rival of Normandy Mont-Saint-Michel, shelter fearsome corsairs, the most powerful position in Europe, the tides, the birthplace of the discoverer of Canada by Jacques Cartier. The program provides a walking tour of Intra Muros - ancient city, the prisoner in the ring
city walls, with stunning sea view and a view of the old forts. After the tour in the city shops you can buy the real Breton souvenirs and goodies.
Moving in Angers (Angers), walking tour through the historic center of the English city of France, which became the cradle and the "second capital" of the British royal Plantagenet dynasty. Above the town and the river for many centuries reigns majestic fortress with 15 formidable bastions, which laid the foundation in the IX century, defending himself from attacks of the Normans, the warlike and cruel master of these places - Fulk
Nerra, Count of Anjou. The city has always found himself at the crossroads of war from pre-Roman times to the Second World War, miraculously spared the city.
day 8
Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris
Loire Valley. Visit castles of Chenonceau, Amboise (internal examination) and Chambord (external examination). Moving to Chenonceau (Shenonceau) - one of the most beautiful and elegant castles of the Loire Valley, the castle - a bridge across the Cher exchanged a river. "Castle Five Dame", which belonged to the beautiful mistress of Francis II Diane de Poitiers. The castle is deservedly recognized as a masterpiece of architecture and is under UNESCO protection. Amboise (Amboise) - a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, the favorite castle of Valois kings - Charles VIII and Francis I; the place where Leonardo da Vinci made his last brilliant discoveries. There is a great Italian lived his last years (from a nearby Château du Clos Lucé), he found eternal rest, and left the French crown in gratitude to his magic, "Mona Lisa." Chambord (Chambord) - one of the most recognizable and romantic castles in France. It was built by order of King Francis I of Valois, a connoisseur of fine arts, the founder of the Renaissance in France, patron of Leonardo da Vinci.
This castle served as the residence of the king hunting, and at the same time gave him the perfect opportunity to be closer to his mistress, Countess Turi, who lived nearby. Moving to Paris
day 9
End of the tour. Airport transfer