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BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) (12 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:12:13 +0000

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (12 Hours)

Code : BX/12H

This 12-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– Brussels : capital of the European Union, Brussels can boast a large number of architectural wonders. Start your excursion by the most famous district of Brussels : the Grand-Place, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
You can also contemplate the small but world famous Maneken Pis statue. Then continue your tour with a visit to the St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral: this Gothic style cathedral was the first church in Belgium. Then, cross the Bruxelles Park to admire the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Belgian Royal family. South of the royal quarter, discover the Sablon and Marolles districts, where you will have an insight of the more authentic part of Brussels.
Then continue your tour with the European Parliament, now a national symbol, and the Parc du Cinquantenaire, formerly an army maneuver field, changed to a park on the fiftieth anniversary of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Finally, complete your tour with the visit of the Laeken estate, a key spot in Brussels where you can admire another Royal residence and its attached greenhouses, as well as some interesting monuments of Asian influence.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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BRUGES (BELGIUM) (12 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:06:29 +0000

BRUGES (BELGIUM) – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (12 Hours)

Code : BR/12H

This 12-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– Bruges : It’s impossible to be unmoved by the charm of Bruges : deliciously unusual and romantic, the town once known as the ‘Venice of the North’ has been ranked among the most beautiful towns in Europe. Its typical architecture, together with the many canals that surround and flow through the city, adds to the picturesque charm of the town. Whether you choose to visit the town on foot, boat or horse-drawn carriage, you will be surprised by the architectural coherence of the whole town.
You can visit and admire the Saint-Sauveur Cathedral and its monumental 99 meters high arrow: built from the 12th Century, this Gothic church stands in the midst of the city center’s medieval houses; the Notre-Dame church: mounted with one of the highest towers in Europe (122 meters), the Notre-Dame church overlooks Bruges. You can then continue your tour with a visit to the Markt, the historic heart of the city. The Markt is in Bruges’ great square, with a 1000 year-old market. Finally, finish your trip with a visit to the Belfry, which, from its 83 meters, offers the most beautiful panorama of the city.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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MONT SAINT MICHEL ABBEY (14 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:57:55 +0000

MONT SAINT MICHEL ABBEY – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (14 Hours)

Code : MS/14H

This 14-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey : described as a “Wonder of the West”, the Mont Saint Michel Abbey owes its name to the Bishop of Avranches who, at the request of the Archangel Michael, built a first Church in 709. Edified in the center of an immense bay, Mont Saint Michel was, with Rome and Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Medieval West. Inside the walls, and while monastic life developed inside the Abbey, a medieval village flourished, organizing the buying and selling of goods for the pilgrims and visitors, as it still does today.

Mont Saint Michel and its Abbey are labeled since 1979 a World Heritage Site by the Unesco.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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DEAUVILLE & TROUVILLE & HONFLEUR (10 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:52:57 +0000

DEAUVILLE & TROUVILLE & HONFLEUR – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (10 Hours)

Code : DETRHO/10H

This 10-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– Deauvillle : a world famous seaside resort, Deauville owes its fame to the Duc de Morny, who spotted and exploited the full potential of this small Normandy village. Approximately 2 hours from Paris, this small “kingdom of elegance” has everything you could need: seaside walks, casino, Thalassotherapy centers, an American film festival, an Asian film festival. Deauville has managed to develop harmoniously over the years to fit into the international cultural and touristic landscape.

After some free time for lunch, the excursion will continue with the visit of :

– Trouville : Situated on the coast, this village has managed to combine the dynamism of a seaside resorts and the calm of a small fisher harbor. In Trouville, you can visit the Trouville aquarium (which lists no less than 150 different species) or stroll through the narrow streets to discover the towns ancient buildings and monuments.

– Honfleur : the areas of Enclosure, Saint-Léonard and Sainte-Catherine bear witness to the prestigious past of the town of Honfleur. Another remnant of the past is the Côte de Grâce, which gave its name to the Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel, a tribute to wishes and prayers come true. Not far from the chapel, the Mont-Joli awaits you and offers a breathtaking panorama over the Valley of the Seine and the Normandy Bridge.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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DEAUVILLE (NORMANDY) (8 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:47:50 +0000

DEAUVILLE (NORMANDY) – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (8 Hours)

Code : DE/08H

This 8-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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NORMANDY BEACHES TOUR – The D-Day landing beaches (14 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:39:29 +0000

NORMANDY BEACHES TOUR – The D-Day landing beaches (14 Hours)

Code : DD/14H

In the morning of this 14-hour excursion, you will visit :

– The Caen Memorial : Accordingly to the wish of its inspirer Jean-Marie Girault, the Caen Memoral is a Historical Centre for Peace. This spirit of reconciliation is present throughout the various parts of the Museum, which will take you to the heart of 20th century world history, from the murder of Archduke François Ferdinand on 28 June,1914, to the falling of the Berlin wall on November 9, 1989. Between these two dates, the two World Wars are related through exhibitions, scientific or educational activities and film projections.

After some free time for lunch, the excursion will continue with :

– Arromanches and Port-en-Bessin : “Since they don’t have ports, we will bring our own” said Churchill. And this is why Arromanches and Port-en – Bessin sites are absolutely unique : their artificial ports built by the Allies during the Second World War are unique places in the history of mankind.

– The American Cemetery : built on 70 hectares of land, the American cemetery, inaugurated in 1956, overlooks Omaha Beach. With 9386 tombstones and a Garden of the Missing where the names of 1557 missing soldiers are engraved, the American Cemetery is an invitation to meditation and remembrance.

– Omaha Beach : named by the Allies during the second world war, Omaha Beach was assigned to American troops. It is one of the beaches on which the most allied soldiers were lost.

– The Pointe du Hoc : half-way between Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, the Pointe du Hoc overlooks the Normandy coast. Because of its concrete shelter built by the Germans, the Pointe du Hoc was the object of numerous assaults by the Allies in order to seize this highly strategic location.

– Utah Beach : this beach was a key spot for the Allies on D-Day. On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces faced all the plans put in place by the Germans to prevent D-Day. A great number of Allied soldiers lost their lives on this beach.

– Sainte-Mère-Eglise : on 5 June 1944, 15,000 men from the US allied forces were parachuted over the Church of Saint-Mere-Eglise during the famous “Operation Overlord”. One of them, private John Steele, became famous for getting hooked on the Church steeple.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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BURGUNDY WINE ROAD (12 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:34:05 +0000

BURGUNDY WINE ROAD – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (12 Hours)

Code : BO/12H

You will start this 12-hour excursion by visiting, in the morning :

– The basilica of Sainte Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay : listed among the major World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO in 1979, the basilica is a masterpiece of 12th Century Roman architecture.

After some free time for lunch, the excursion will continue with an itinerary through vineyards and villages of the Wine Road, during which a stop at the village of Chablis is planned :

– The village of Chablis : the charming village of Chablis is full of treasures. Start your visit by the Saint Martin Collegiate Church. Continue your trip by the “Obédiencerie” (where a very old wooden press still exists), the synagogue (a designated Historical Monument) and the Porte Noël, composed of two round towers. Finally end your visit with the Saint-Cosme Priory (where Joan of Arc is said to have slept a night in 1429), the Saint Pierre Church and the grazing area, where you can stroll along a charming river.
To merrily end your Burgundy tour, some Chablis white wine tasting is planned.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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REIMS & EPERNAY – The Champagne Trail (12 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:03:33 +0000

REIMS & EPERNAY – The Champagne Trail (12 Hours)

Code : RE/12H

This 12-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– The Reims Cathedral : This masterpiece of medieval Gothic art was once intended to receive the French Kings’ crownings. Decorated with over 2,000 carved motifs, the Cathedral of Reims is the only church to have Angels with deployed wings, one of which is the “Smiling Angel”. Built in the 13th century, the Cathedral celebrates this year its 800 years of age.

After a free lunch on the spot, the tour will continue with :

– The crossing of the Reims mountain’s vineyards : in the heart of its Natural Park, discover the wondrous Champagne region. The criss-crossing paths along the plains, forest and vineyards will lead you to hidden chapels and churches. At the end, have a stop in Epernay, where you can visit over 100 kilometers of cellars and taste the champagne from the prestigious cellars of Moet and Chaudon.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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LOIRE CASTLES BY HOT-AIR BALLOON (12 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:54:50 +0000

LOIRE CASTLES BY HOT-AIR BALLOON – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (12 Hours)

Code : LOMG/12H

This 12-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– The castles of the Loire by hot-air balloon : more than a tourist tour, this unusual outing you will take you above the most beautiful sites of Touraine (Chenonceau, Amboise, Chaumont, Loches), Sologne (Cheverny, Blois) or even Anjou (Saumur, Chinon, Fontevraud). It is difficult, given the particular conditions of flight (the balloon moves according to the strength of the wind) to ensure a fixed itinerary. Therefore, not two trips are alike! You will have the chance to enjoy the diversity and richness of the French heritage through its castles, manors and parks.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES (12 Hours)

webcomete — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:49:32 +0000

LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES – PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (12 Hours)

Code : LO/12H

This 12-hour excursion will allow you to visit :

– The Chambord Castle : a former hunting place for the counts of, Blois, the Chambord Castle is the largest of the Loire castles. Nestled in the heart of a 13,600 acre park, this majestic Castle has a surprising central dungeon that contrasts with the finesse of the dormers and roofing.

– The Chenonceau Castle : the Château de Chenonceau is an enchanting site, famous for the beauty of its Renaissance architecture. Its refinement and the impression of lightness that the Castle conveys has given it the title of “flagship of the Val de Loire region”.

– The Cheverny Castle : cared for and upheld for six centuries by the Hurault family, the Cheverny Castle has maintained intact its splendid Louis XII decoration.

* The offer details above are merely suggestions and cannot under any circumstances be considered as a fixed program.

* The suggested program is likely to vary according to season and demand.

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