Honfleur & Calvados - Day 4

Departs in the morning (6 hours) - $59 CAD

On an optional excursion farther into the traditional villages of Normandy, journey to Honfleur for a guided tour. You’ll quickly discover why this picture-perfect seaport—full of brightly colored sails and lively cafes—is a perennial favorite among artists, writers and musicians. Later, visit a distillery to taste the eponymous apple brandy of the Calvados region.

D-Day Beaches of Normandy - Day 6

Departs in the morning (7 hours) - $75 CAD

Immerse yourself in World War II history during this fascinating optional excursion to Normandy, where the Allied troops landed in June 1944. First, travel to the D-Day Museum in Arromanches. Next, stop at the American Cemetery in Colleville—the burial place for more than 9,000 American soldiers who lost their lives in the D-Day invasion. From there, visit Pointe du Hoc to view the evocative granite monument erected by the French in honor of the American Second Ranger Battalion, who seized German positions here before they could be used to fire on American troops landing on Omaha Beach.

Mont St.-Michel - Day 8

Departs in the afternoon (4 hours) - $79 CAD

Tour the breathtaking monastery of Mont St.-Michel. Perched high on a granite rock, this eighth-century abbey is surrounded by water at high tide and quicksand at low tide. You’ll also visit the surrounding town. After your guided tour, you’ll have free time for a stroll around town. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking, some over uneven terrain.

Evening in Paris - Day 10

Evening w/ dinner (5 hours) - $99 CAD

Take in the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a local restaurant. After you dine, board a boat cruise along the Seine. As you coast along the river and under Paris’ bridges, you’ll behold the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris glittering alongside the riverbanks. Please note: The dress code may vary depending your restaurant, and your Tour Director will advise you on what to wear, but shorts and sneakers are likely to be considered inappropriate attire. This excursion requires advanced reservation and must be booked by 45 days prior to departure.

Versailles - Day 11

Departs in the afternoon (5 hours) - $99 CAD

The reign of Louis XIV, known as the “Sun King,” set new standards for decadence among the crowned heads of Europe. It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles, once a small hunting lodge, into the most magnificent château in all of France and the envy of royalty worldwide. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory. Tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then stroll through the lavish gardens with their fine statuary, splendid fountains and colorful flowerbeds. Please note: This excursion requires advanced reservation and must be booked by 45 days prior to departure.

Notre-Dame & the Marais - Day 1

Departs in the morning (5 hours) - $75 CAD

Your guided walking tour of Paris begins on Île de la Cité, the city’s legendary birthplace and home to the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Step inside the cathedral to admire the stained-glass rose windows and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings. Walk along the flower market beside the island’s Palais de Justice, which houses the Conciergerie, the former prison where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned. Wander past the Hôtel de Ville, the city’s administrative heart, and continue through the Jewish Quarter to the gardens of Musée Carnavalet and Place des Vosges, noted as one of the prettiest squares in Paris. Lunch is included.

Chartres Cathedral - Day 2

Departs in the morning (7 hours) - $79 CAD

Enjoy an excursion to Chartres Cathedral, one of the greatest French Gothic cathedrals. As the spires first come into view, the cathedral seems to hover in midair above the surrounding fields. A local guide will introduce you to the delicate carvings that cover the cathedral’s facade, the gorgeous stained-glass windows and the labyrinth that unfurls under the cathedral’s soaring vaults.  Enjoy time exploring the surrounding medieval town before your return to Paris. Please note: Chartres Cathedral is undergoing ongoing renovations. While touring the cathedral is still possible, there may be sections of the interior and/or exterior that cannot be fully viewed.