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French Feast: Normandy, Brittany & Aquitaine
Aug 22, 2027 — Aug 30, 2027
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PARIS/ROUEN → BORDEAUX
8 Nights on Star Explorer
This comprehensive exploration of France includes an overnight in Rouen (Paris), and visits the Normandy, Brittany, and Aquitaine regions of France. Treat your palate to fine wines in Bordeaux and cider in Brittany. Taste regional specialties like Cancale oysters and Breton galettes. And feast your eyes on timeless scenery: the abbey on Mont St. Michel, St. Malo’s pink sandstone cliffs, Monet’s garden in Giverny where water lilies still have the power to inspire. Trace history through the ages from the rustic stone megaliths at Carnac to the opulence of Versailles to silent D-Day beaches. See iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. And write your own adventures as you hike the unspoiled wild Breton coast.
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Take advantage of your overnight in Rouen by taking the train into nearby Paris, where you can visit iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, and many more!
St. Malo is your gateway to the spectacular Mont Saint-Michel. This tidal island and its famous abbey were one of the first UNESCO Heritage Sites.
In Bordeaux, explore the wines from the Left Bank and Right Bank. The two banks, separated by the Garonne River, produce distinctly different tasting wines.
Enjoy a scenic cruise up the Seine River passing mansions, historic towns, and rolling hills.
In Guernsey, visit the Little Chapel, a seashell covered chapel inspired by the grotto and basilica at Lourdes.
Honfleur or Cherbourg are your gateways to visit the Normandy Landings (D-Day Beaches) and the American Cemetary.
This port city on the Seine River and gateway to Paris is full of beautiful architecture and is an art-lover's delight. Museums are plentiful here including the Historial Jeanne d'Arc and the Musee des Beaux-Arts with the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. Stroll the many local markets full of fresh produce and flowers and dine at one of the incredible restaurants featuring fresh ingredients from this region.
This port city on the Seine River and gateway to Paris is full of beautiful architecture and is an art-lover's delight. Museums are plentiful here including the Historial Jeanne d'Arc and the Musee des Beaux-Arts with the second-largest collection of Impressionist works in France. Stroll the many local markets full of fresh produce and flowers and dine at one of the incredible restaurants featuring fresh ingredients from this region.
Sitting on the estuary where the Seine River meets the English Channel, the charming character of this harbor town has been the subject of artists like Claude Monet and Eugene Boudin. The 15th century St. Catherine's church is an interesting vaulted timber structure built by shipbuilders. And a walk along the edge of the Honfleur Estuary will pass town gardens, beaches, and a view of the Normandy Bridge. You can also find the intriguing local cider along the Route du Cidre.
Sitting on the estuary where the Seine River meets the English Channel, the charming character of this harbor town has been the subject of artists like Claude Monet and Eugene Boudin. The 15th century St. Catherine's church is an interesting vaulted timber structure built by shipbuilders. And a walk along the edge of the Honfleur Estuary will pass town gardens, beaches, and a view of the Normandy Bridge. You can also find the intriguing local cider along the Route du Cidre.
This third largest port of Normandy is a small ship only port full of historical significance and is the gateway to the Normandy beaches of WWII. View the stunning former Benedictine monastery, the imposing Chateau de Caen built by William the Conqueror in 1060 and the Pegasus Bridge. Then take a walk in the Vaugueux District with its pedestrian-only street lined with shops and eateries.
Once notorious as the home of pirates, St.-Malo today is better known for the UNESCO site monastery and town of Mont St. Michel and the famous oysters of nearby Cancale. Walk the city's ramparts, or pass the time at a seaside boulangerie sampling a fresh and buttery croissant.
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