France 7 Days / 6 Nights

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1 EUROPE France 7 Days / 6 Nights Paris, Normandy Revel in genuine joie de vivre on your vacation to France, with Adventures by Disney enabling your carefree enjoyment of this remarkable country. Tour magnificent locations that served as backdrops to history as well as inspired great artistic and literary masterpieces, culinary excellence and romance! France Family Vacation Highlights Monet's House and Garden in Giverny Feel as if you're walking through a masterpiece painted by one of the greatest impressionistic painters, Claude Monet. Enjoy a guided tour of the artist's home and stunning gardens in picturesque Giverny, the inspiration for some of his most famous paintings Magnificent Mont Saint-Michel Visit the medieval monastery that sits atop this breathtaking tidal island. Explore the fascinating corridors and hallways of its ossuary, abbey, scriptorium and much more! Omaha Beach and Normandy American Cemetery Visit the renowned beach where the Allied Forces secured victory in World War II and take a privately guided tour of the Normandy American Cemetery. Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte Visit Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, which was built centuries ago by the same painter, architect and gardener who created the Chteau de Versailles. With spectacular gardens and abundant works of art, it is considered by many to be the most beautiful chteau in France. Muse de l'orangerie Visit the museum in the Tuileries Gardens that houses some of the most famous impressionist and postimpressionist paintings in the world. Here, you can see Monet's famous "Water Lilies" painting, inspired by the gardens he created at his Giverny estate. Orchard Visit and Cider Tasting Tour the orchard and cider production area of Les Vergers de Ducy. Then, taste some of the products

2 made there cider and the apple brandy "Calvados." Privately Guided Louvre Tour and Private Wine Tasting Delight in the masterpieces at the Louvre Museum. Afterward, visit the former royal wine cellar established by King Louis XV's sommelierand savor some fine wine tasting. Flight Information Ages Meals Arrive: Arrive: CDG (Paris) Return: Return: CDG (Paris) Minimum Age: 4 Suggested Age: 6+ 6 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 4 Dinners

3 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 1 Paris Meal(s) Included: Dinner Arrive in Paris Bienvenue! An Adventures by Disney representative welcomes you at Charles de Gaulle International Airport and assists you with your luggage before you are driven to your hotel. Hilton Paris Opera After your Adventure Guide checks you in, settle into classic Parisian luxury at this elegant hotel in the Opera quarter, near Paris' famous department stores and renowned sights. Lunch on Your Own If you arrive in the morning, feel free to indulge in djeuner at the hotel restaurant or ask your Adventure Guides for lunch recommendations. Welcome Reception and Dinner Gather with your fellow Adventurers for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel. Satisfy your appetite with a delicious meal of local and regional French cuisine as you sip world-famous wine. Accommodations: Hilton Paris Opera

4 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 2 Normandy Giverny, Deauville Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast at the Hotel Wake up to a delicious breakfast before you begin your exciting day of adventure. Panoramic Tour of Paris After breakfast, hop onboard a motor coach for a panoramic tour of The City of Light, highlighting Paris's iconic architectural landmarks. Enjoy a chance to capture the moment in photos when you stop at the Trocadero. Muse de l'orangerie See impressionist and post-impressionist paintings at this extraordinary museum of art, located in the west corner of the Tuileries Gardens. It contains works of some of the most renowned artists in the world, including Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Paul Czanne, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Amedeo Modigliani and Henri Rousseau, among others. Lunch at a Local Restaurant Enjoy a relaxing moment over a delicious French lunch. Claude Monet's Home and Gardens Take a scenic trip to Giverny to visit the home of this great Impressionist painter. Discover his sources of inspiration in tranquil gardens bursting with vibrant blossoms, luxurious, leafy trees and ponds adorned with water lilies. Royal Barrire Hotel Take the coach to the grand hotel in Normandy that will be your home for the next 3 nights: the Royal Barrire Hotel. This majestic gem crowns the prestigious beach of Deauville, a refined getaway that offers a quiet ambiance for discerning travelers. Dinner at La Belle poque Restaurant in Deauville Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine in a beautiful setting in this fine restaurant housed in the elegant Hotel Normandy. Accommodations: Royal Barrire

5 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 3 Normandy Deauville, Le Mont Saint-Michel Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast and Coach Trip Fuel up on a satisfying breakfast at the hotel before boarding the coach for a trip to awe-inspiring, unforgettable Mont Saint-Michel. Le Mont Saint-Michel As your coach approaches, be awestruck by the silhouette of this formidable island fortress and the looming monastery at its core. Surrounded by a venerable town, this medieval Benedictine abbey was built in honor of the Archangel Michael who, according to medieval legend, will slay the dragon at the Apocalypse. With a local guide, explore rooms such as the ancient scriptorium, ossuary, chapel and crypt. Feel the island's enchantment as you wander down winding cobblestone streets on your own trek through town. Lunch at La Mre Poulard Feast on world-famous omelets and other regional favorites at this quaint, historic restaurant that proves why French cuisine is trs magnifique! Cider and Calvados Tasting Climb aboard the coach for a ride to Les Vergers de Ducy orchard, where you will tour the orchard and cider production areas. After sampling a traditional pudding dish native to Normandy, taste delicious cider and the simmering sweetness of Calvados, an apple brandy. Deauville and Dinner on Your Own Return to Deauville, known as the "lady of the French coast," to enjoy its stylish restaurants and bustling nightlife. Explore this upscale resort town before enjoying le dner. If you need restaurant recommendations, your Adventure Guides can help find the perfect meal for your family. Accommodations: Royal Barrire

6 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 4 Normandy Deauville, Bayeux, Omaha Beach Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast at the Hotel Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. The Bayeux Tapestry Travel to nearby Bayeux to see the astonishing Bayeux Tapestrya 224-foot (68-meter) embroidered cloth that tells the story of the Norman conquest of England in Omaha Beach Private Tour Ride the coach to Omaha Beach where the United States 1st Division landed on D-Day to secure victory in World War II. The story of the invasion and its costs come to life on a privately guided tour of the area, including the Normandy American Cemetery. Arromanches-les-Bains and Lunch on Your Own Visit this quiet waterfront hamlet near Omaha Beach which played an important role in the Allied invasion during WWII. If you've never tasted a traditional French crpe, here's your chance to visit an authentic French crperie and enjoy the real thing Afternoon on Your Own in Deauville Back in Deauville, indulge your inner boulevardier as you stroll past romantic Belle poque villas on the beachfront boardwalk of this suave seaside resort. A year-round playground for the French elite, Deauville is abuzz with film festivals, regattas, golf tournaments, jazzand worldfamous thoroughbred racing at the Hippodrome. Deauville Dinner Unwind and enjoy dinner with your fellow Adventurers at the Royal Barrire Hotel while Junior Adventurers attend a private dinner of their own. Disney Movie Night End the day curled up with your petits when you are treated to a private showing of a Disney movie. Accommodations: Royal Barrire

7 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 5 Normandy Honfleur / Paris Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you begin your exploration of Honfleur. Farmers Market in Honfleur Travel by coach to this historic and picturesque Normandy fishing town. Like Monet and Boudin and other great Impressionist painters, you will join in the vibrant throng at the Honfleur open air market, a haven of artisanal ptisserie, cheeses and fresh fruit. And then enjoy lunch on your own at the market or a nearby caf or restaurant.* The Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte On the way back to Paris, stop at this estate containing a chteau and gardens that are considered among the most spectacular in France. Bought by Nicolas Fouquet in 1641, the Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte took a 20-year collaboration of an architect, painter and landscape gardener to be transformed into a veritable testament to harmonious beauty. On Your Own Dinner in Paris Venture out and experience the grand French ritual of le dîner! Your Adventure Guides will help you find the perfect restaurant for an extraordinary family meal as only the French can create. Or discover a wonderful restaurant on your own. Bon appétit!