Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley
Discover the art of French finesse, from château hunting preparations to stained glass workmanship. N Royal Châteaux & Historic Abbeys
Enter the doors to magnificent French châteaux and historic abbeys as a Tauck guest on this insider tour of northwest France. Prince Tallyrand called the Château de Rochecotte home; you’ll spend two nights there with Tauck. Be welcomed by Le Baron’s call to the hunt announcing dinner at Château de Champchevrier. Formal gardens delight at Château de Villandry, 14th-century tapestries inspire at Château d’Angers and dramatic Mont-St-Michel beckons with the tide. Find the Church of Ste. Joan of Arc bejeweled by her imagery in Rouen; then in Paris, see Notre Dame Cathedral, a Gothic wonder.
1. ARRIVE PARIS / VERSAILLES Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Trianon Palace Versailles. A transfer is included from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Trianon Palace Versailles; an afternoon visit to Château de Versailles can be arranged through the hotel concierge. Join us for a welcome dinner at the hotel. Meals D
2. CHARTRES TO LANGEAIS After visiting the International Stained Glass Centre in Chartres, go inside the famed cathedral to see fine examples of
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the delicate art and walk through the heart of this historic town. Continue to the Loire Valley where you’ll enjoy a two-night stay at the 18th-century Château de Rochecotte. Dinner tonight includes a hunting hound demonstration in full regalia and dinner at Château de Champchevrier. Meals BD
3. THE LOIRE, VALLEY OF CHÂTEAUX A guided tour of France’s L’École Nationale d’Equitation introduces this famous riding school and stables (closed on Sundays). At Le Moulin Bleu restaurant, enjoy the
vineyard views of Bourgeuil as you sip locally produced red wines before a visit to the exquisite, symmetrical gardens at Château de Villandry. Meals BLD
4. CHÂTEAU D’ANGERS At the Château d’Angers, you’ll see the vivid red, blue and gold Apocalypse Tapestry woven in 14th-century Paris, telling the story of the end of the world. Next, crossing through the countryside to Port du Crouesty, head to the wild Brittany coastline for a peaceful two-night stay. Meals BD
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