Four days private pilgrimage tour from Paris
Once in a life time experience! Visit the mystical Chartres cathedral, the Famous abbey of Mont-st-Michel, discover the tapestry and Cathedral of Bayeux, Basilica in Lisieux dedicated to St Therese "The Little Flower" and other religious catholic and pagan mystical sites…
The back gardens of Chartres cahedral
Mont st Michel
Old port & the historical center of Honfleur
3900
Highlights of the tour
- Chateau Versailles
- Chartres cathedral & the light show
- Mont st Michel & scenic countryside
- Medieval town Bayeux
- Coastal towns of Northern France
- Historical Rouen & Giverny gardens
The price of the tour is 3900 Euros
- Price for the group: 1 to 7 guest
- Direct pick up and drop off to your accommodation
- Private guide / driver (same person)
- Tour itinerary and flexibility to change the tour
- Spacious, aircoditioned minibus
Full description of the tour
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY ONE
| 8:00am depart | Direct pick up from your accommodation in Paris |
| Chateau Versailles | Visit on your own or with audio guide(not included) |
| Sightseeing of the city while driving | |
| Chartres cathedral | Visit of the mysterious Chartres cathedral and the underground crypt |
| Historical center | Walk through and sightseeing of the historical center of Chartres |
| Church Saint-Aignan | Colourful masterpiece of the medieval period |
| Other interesting sightseeing | Walk & sightseeing of other interesting sites such as the gardens of the cathedral, the surrounding remparts and the charming narrow streets that riddle the historical center |
| +/- 5pm drop off to your accommodation in Chartres | Suggestions of the hotels will be sent to you upon booking |
| Light show | Evening light show of the cathedrale and the town (on your own) |
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY TWO
| Saint-Ceneri-le-Gerei | Considered as one of the most beautiful village of Northern France hidden within deep countryside. The village hides a pleasant religious and misterious places |
| Road to Mont st Michel | Scenic roads towards Mont st Michel through French countryside |
| Traditional lunch | Traditional lunch or sandwiches in the car (can be decided on the day) |
| Arrival to Mont st Michel | drop off the ludgage to the hotel |
| Visit of Mont st Michel | The Mont st Michel island splits in several parts which you will be able to explore with your guide: - the village - the chapell - hidden narrow streets - the surrounding remparts - terraces for great panorama |
| Mont st Michel abbey | The benedictine abbey overlooks the area and it is the heart of the island. Kept by monks till this day the island and particullary the abbey are still a very important pilgrimage place. (*there are 900 steps to reach the abbey) |
| Free time or other interesting sightseeing | Time on your own at the island or around. *Posibility to visit and sightsee some nearby historical sites depending on your interest and spare time (*to be discussed with your guide on the day) |
| +/- 5pm depart | Depart of your guide. Evening & night on the island on your own |
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY THREE
| Avranches |
Historical city Avranches with visit of the church and its relics |
| Bayeux | Bayeux is a perfectly preserved historic medieval town in the middle of Normandy battlefields known for its cathedral as well as its world-famous, UNESCO-listed tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066. |
| Beuvron-en-Auge | Short sightseeing and drive through another beautiful Norman village |
| Lisieux basilica | The religious city of Lisieux draws a vast numbers of Carholics. In fact, it is considered the second most important pilrimage toxn in France, thsnks to irs 19th-century saint therese Martin "The child of rose" |
| *option | *possibility to sightsee some of the D-Day landing sites with exchange of above sites. This option is be discussed with your guide on the tour |
| Visit and sightseeing of Honfleur | Honfleur, widely recognized as the most charming of all Normandy’s port towns. Take a break and enjoy this exceptional old harbor, the old city center with his small local shops and traditional restaurants. |
| +/- 5:00pm drop off to your accommodation in Honfleur |
Suggestions of the hotels will be sent to you upon booking |
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY FOUR
| Etretat & the white cliffs | The white chalk cliffs and natural arches of Etretat are stunning and without a doubt the most impressive landscape of Normandy. It inspired many artists, such as Coubert, Claude Monet and other Impressionist painters |
| There are many options how to sightsee and visit spots with spectacular panorama that caught attention of many artists. Walking to the steep cliffs is optional, your guide will addapt the tour to your psysical condition | |
| Rouen | Rouen is a lovely town with great architecture, history and an exceptionally rich heritage. The city used to be an English capital for a long period |
| Historical center of Rouen | Sightseeing of the historical center and visit famous Rouen cathedral painted by Claude Monet 33 times. Also visit the old square where Joana of Arc was burned at the stake and learn her story |
| Claude Monets gardens | Walking through the house and gardens of Claude Monet, you can still feel the atmosphere which reigned at the home of the "Master of Impressionnism" and marvel at the floral compositions and nymphéas, his greatest sources of inspiration. Guest are visiting the gardens on their own |
| Giverny village | Guided walk and various sightseeing of the charming village Giverny following the steps of impressionist artists |
| +/- 5:00pm depart | Direct drop off to your accommodation in Paris or airport |
WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Governmental tax - No hidden extra fees
- VIP Private Trip 1 to 7 guests – Price is for the group
- Private spacious and luxury Van – Full option 7 seater mini bus
- English speaking driver / guide
- Insurance while guest in the car (transportation insurance)
- Pick up and drop off from and to the hotel/accommodation in Paris
- Full transportation including all road charges (petrol, parking, highway fees)
- Planning and Flexibility of the itinerary
- Suggestions and booking of hotels & restaurants (If needed)
- For multiple day tour - guides accommodation, breakfast and dinner are covered
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks & snacks expenses
- Entrance fees to any museums, activities, visits and tastings
- Your own hotel - accommodation - overnight stay
- Guides lunch on guests expenses (20Euros max)
- Any additional or personal expenses
- Guides gratuity (optional)
- Each guest personal insurance : The guest has to be covered with his own private international travel insurance for any accidents or sickness while being on the tour as Private Trip does not take any responsibility for it
Useful informations
We operate in any weather conditions such as rain, wind or fog. Good clothes and comfortable, warm walking shoes are strongly adviced.