This two-day trip will take you on a journey of discovery to the incredible Mont Saint-Michel and three of the most beautiful Châteaux of the Loire Valley: Langeais, Chambord and Chenonceau.

DAY 1: Day trip to the Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Abbey

Our air-conditioned bus leaves at 7:15 am from Center Paris. A guide-interpreter will accompany you on the trip. The bus takes you along the Normandy highway, and after enjoying the lush green French countryside, you will arrive at Mont Saint-Michel around 11:30 am. Since you will probably be ready for lunch by then, your guide will give you different adreses to lunch by yourself.

Mont Saint-Michel

After lunch on your own, you will board a shuttle that takes you across the causeway to Mont Saint-Michel. Explore this exceptional “Wonder of the Western World” accompanied by your guide, strolling along the city walls or through the Grande Rue, lined with museums, shops, and medieval houses, until you reach Mont Saint-Michel Abbey at the top of the mount. There, you will discover this Benedictine abbey, founded in the 8th century and dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Visit the refectory and the unique cloister garden overlooking the sea. Then, admire the breathtaking scenery and panoramic views over Mont Saint-Michel Bay as you make your way back down along the city walls. You may also choose to wander through the village’s narrow streets, browse the souvenir shops, or enjoy a delicious crêpe.

Mont Saint-Michel refectory

The bus leaves Mont Saint-Michel at 4:30 pm for Angers (about 2.5 hours away), where you will spend the night at the Mercure Lac de Maine (or a similar hotel). You will find many restaurants near your hotel to have dinner. 

DAY 2: Loire Valley Castles Guided Tour to Langeais, Chenonceau and Chambord

After a good night's sleep and a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Angers, the bus will set off for the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. The bus makes a brief stop near Château d'Angers so you can view the exterior of the medieval fortress. The guide will also tell you about the castle. About one hundred kilometers away lies Langeais, where you will enjoy your first tour of the day. Follow your guide inside the structure, which is made up of two incredible châteaux. Take in the oldest keep in France (constructed around the year 1000) and the Château de Louis XI built-in 1465 while you experience French history through depictions made with highly realistic wax figures.

Langeais Castle

The guided tour of Langeais is followed by chance to enjoy lunch on your own in Chenonceau, about 45 minutes away. Your guide will help you choose a restaurant where you want to eat.

It will take about 20 minutes for the bus to reach the next stop, Château de Chenonceau. Explore this castle that played a unique role in French history and its awe-inspiring architecture built over the Cher river. It is also known as the "Château des Dames" and the guided tour will teach you about the history of this castle, built and renovated by many famous French women, including Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici. You can also admire the richly decorated rooms whose ornaments speak to the refined way of life in France.

Chateau de Chenonceau

Then you will take the road towards Chambord. As soon as you approach the castle, you will be amazed by the majesty of the building that rises before you. Its impressive architecture makes it the largest of the Loire castles. You will then quickly enter the interior thanks to a priority access. Our guide will lead you through some of the castle's rooms and you will take the famous "double revolution staircase" to reach the large panoramic terrace. You will enjoy a superb view of the park while listening to the comments given by our guide on the history of the castle, built under the reign of François I with the participation of Leonardo da Vinci during the 16th century.The bus is scheduled to return to our agency in Paris around 8 pm.

Please note :

• The meeting with our Paris City Vision representative takes place outside the hotel, he/she will be wearing a red vest
• In the case of a booking requiring a single room (triple room not available), a supplement of 65€ will have to be paid directly online.
  For example:
  - For a booking of 1 person: you will be automatically assigned a single room, so you will have to pay 65€ extra upon the departure of the tour 
  - For a booking of 2 people: you will be in a double room without any additional charge. If you want to be in two separate bedrooms, you will need to book the tour separately and pay the single room extra for each person upon the departure.
  - For a booking of 3 people: you will be in a double bedroom and a single room. In that case, you will have to pay the 65€ extra upon the departure. Triple rooms are unavailable.
• Please note that the climb up to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey can be a bit tiring and may be challenging for visitors with walking difficulties
• Comfortable clothing and good shoes recommended
• On the 1st Sunday of each month from November to March, during Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September), December 25, January 1 and May 1, admission to the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is not included in this excursion
• Itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, visitor volume and other external factors