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France (Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley)

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France is a country in Western Europe and one of the world's most visited destinations, renowned for its art, architecture, cuisine, and wine. Paris, the capital, draws travellers with iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and a legendary café culture, while the Loire Valley is celebrated for its Renaissance châteaux and vineyard-lined countryside. Normandy's dramatic coastline, historic D-Day beaches, and the marvel of Mont-Saint-Michel make it a magnet for history lovers, and Brittany offers rugged Atlantic scenery, Celtic heritage, and some of France's finest seafood. From city breaks to road trips through the countryside, France rewards independent and group travellers alike across every style of trip.

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France (Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley) · 8 days

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Treasures of France & Normandy — Self-Launched Edition

A self-launched, solo-friendly version of Trafalgar's 'Treasures of France Including Normandy' coach tour. Same route — Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, the D-Day beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo and the Loire chateaux — but travelling by regional trains and buses, sleeping in hostels and budget guesthouses, and booking the D-Day and Mont-Saint-Michel visits direct or via GetYourGuide. Expect to spend roughly a third of the tour price while keeping the same headline experiences, with the added freedom to linger in Bayeux, Cancale or Amboise as you like.

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