Deep Dive Into Normandy
Visiting Normandy offers a captivating journey through picturesque landscapes, rich history, and culinary delights. From the iconic D-Day landing beaches and historic Mont Saint-Michel to charming villages and renowned cider orchards, Normandy provides a diverse and immersive experience for travelers seeking a blend of culture, natural beauty, and gastronomic delights.
Sep 15 – 17, 2024: Paris (2 nights)
Sep 17 – 21, 2024: Port-en-Bessin-Huppain (4 nights)
Sep 21 – 23, 2024: Deauville (2 nights)
Sep 23 – 24, 2024: Paris (1 nights)
Normandy weather in September is generally mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21 degrees Celsius (55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Visitors can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers, making it a good time to explore the region's charming landscapes and historical sites.
U.S. travelers do not need any special visa to visit France for tourism purposes.
With its belle époque architecture, centuries of history, and countless museums, it’s no wonder Paris has been the home to generations of artists, writers, and musicians. It’s easy to feel inspired while climbing the Eiffel Tower or wandering the Louvre, but the city’s true soul resides in its quotidian pleasures: a flaky croissant from the corner patisserie, discovering a quiet cobblestone street, drinking an apéritif along the Seine.
Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel off of the Champs—Élysées.
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Why we love it for you: A vibrant rendez-vous by the Champs Elysées, [Name of hotel] is a new luxury boutique hotel of only 37 rooms and suites located a stone's throw away from the Arc de Triomphe. The design and name are inspired by the refined Paris of the 1960s, graphic arts, and the work of [Name of artist].
Norman Hotel
1x Superior Room
- Breakfast included
Paris is a city you've been to before and know well. Enjoy a day at leisure after your long flight to rest up and enjoy exploring the city at your own pace.
We will provide dining recommendations closer to your travel date and can make dining reservations for you.
Norman Hotel
1x Superior Room
- Breakfast included
Your driver will pick you up this morning for a private transfer to the Norman coast, with a pitstop along the way.
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On the way, you will make a stop in Giverny where your guide awaits you. Get ready for a private visit of Monet’s house and gardens. The painter fell in love with the village of Giverny while looking out of a train window and decided to settle there and rearrange the estate into a source of inspiration for his paintings. He especially worked on his garden to create a floral masterpiece, with water, colors, and reflection displays.
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Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Giverny after your tour before continuing on to your hotel near Bayeux.
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Why we love it for you: Elegance, class, and luxury are three words that aptly describe La Chenevière. This magic and majestic manor house, surrounded by a wonderful park with centuries-old trees, is only one mile away from the picturesque fishing harbor of Port-en-Bessin. At La Chenevière, you’ll truly live the 'vie de château'
Château La Chenevière
1x Classic Room
- Breakfast included
This morning, meet your chauffeur-guide in the lobby of your hotel to follow the footsteps of Allied soldiers with a full-day tour of D-Day's beaches and main landmarks.
You will see the village Sainte-Mère-Eglise, famous for the hanging paratrooper on the church tower, commemorating the difficult D-Day battle after which the town was the very first to be liberated in France. Alternatively, you may prefer to visit Utah Beach, the westernmost of five landing beaches.
The tour continues with the Pointe du Hoc, overlooking the English Channel. Come explore the remains of German artillery, bunkers, and bomb craters while your guide will recount the famous story of how American Rangers did what many considered to be impossible by scaling the cliffs and taking the battery on D-Day, as depicted in the 1962 Academy Award-winning film ‘The Longest Day.’
Your chauffeur-guide will then take you to Omaha Beach, where so many Americans lost their lives. Right on top of the beach, the American Cemetery stands witness to the sacrifices that went into overcoming the Nazi regime: 9,000 perfectly aligned graves solemnly remind us of the young lives that were lost in this major battle for liberty.
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Château La Chenevière
1x Classic Room
- Breakfast included
When life gives you apples, make cider and Calvados! Discover another face of Normandy with a lovely private visit to an apple cider and calvados distillery at a local château. A local expert is always happy to welcome new guests and share their passion for their trees and their production of apple cider and Calvados. They will take you for a tour of the orchard and the cellar to enjoy a tasting, and they will tell you about their family’s connection to the US since the Independence War!
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Château La Chenevière
1x Classic Room
- Breakfast included
Today, depart for a private guided visit of the Mont St-Michel. The Mont was one of the first monuments to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it is today amongst the most iconic sites in France. Your guide will take you for a visit of the island and its abbey, built by Benedictine monks from the 10th century.
At a political and intellectual crossroads, the Abbey became one of the centers of medieval culture in Europe and was visited by a large number of pilgrims over the centuries, including several Kings of France and of England. This is one of France’s finest sites, which is not to be missed!
Mont Saint-Michel is about a 90-minute drive from your hotel in Bayeux.
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Château La Chenevière
1x Classic Room
- Breakfast included
You'll be picked up this morning and taken in private transfer to your hotel in Deauville.
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Why we love it for you: Le Normandy is one of Deauville’s living legends. Its opening in 1912 highly contributed to the posh and chic reputation of the seaside resort. A paradise for golf lovers, horse riders and race-goers, movie stars and celebrity spotters as well as casino gamblers, the hotel enjoys a privileged location on Deauville beach's famous wooden boardwalk, the Planches.
Hotel Barriére Le Normandy
1x Superior Room
- Breakfast included
If the weather permits, experience the spirit of Deauville with a sulky ride on the beach. Horses and races are so important here that the city racetrack was built even before the church in 1860. But harness racing is even better on the beach, with invigorating sea air, ocean spray, and sand for as far as the eyes can see.
You will start with a briefing to introduce you to this experience as well as to the safety rules. Warm-up, trotting, water crossings, and bursts of speed are your program for this morning!
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Hotel Barriére Le Normandy
1x Superior Room
- Breakfast included
You'll be picked up from your hotel for the short ride to the Deauville train station.
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Catch the high-speed train back to Paris for your final night.
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Your driver will meet you upon exiting the train for the ride back to your hotel in the city center for a final night in the city.
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Why we love it for you: Return for one final night at your centrally located Paris hotel so you can easily get to the airport the following morning for your flight home.
Norman Hotel
1x Superior Room
- Breakfast included
It's time to au revoir for now. But now that you've explored the north coast of France, you'll have to come back and explore the rest!
You'll be picked up from your hotel for the ride to the airport in time for your international flight home.
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Catch your international flight home. Once you have those details confirmed, we'll add them here.
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Scenset invests in making the world a better place. Scenset will offset the fuel used during the trip. On top of that, an extra 10% will be offset to make the trip a carbon-positive experience.
Currently, support is provided for Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.