[Gold] Small Group Tour (No more than 6 people) | Paris Round Trip: Romantic France Tour - Normandy Charm + Loire Valley Castles (5 Days)

Departure date

Monday.
Minimum 1 person required for departure.

Itinerary

Route

Paris → Paris

Duration

5 days / 4 nights 5 day plan

Services

Vehicle

Itinerary order may change based on departure date and local conditions. Final arrangements follow the guide on the tour day.

D1Paris>Giverny>Etretat>Rouen

Today we depart from Paris and head to Giverny to visit Monet's Garden (admission included). Step into the birthplace and art garden of the Impressionist master, witness firsthand the birthplace of his masterpieces, and immerse yourself in a natural artistic realm where light and color intertwine. Afterwards, we'll travel to Elephant Trunk Hill to admire the spectacular chalk cliffs sculpted by the waves and experience the grandeur and clarity of the coastline. Later, we'll arrive in Rouen, stroll through the medieval old town, explore historical landmarks, and appreciate the rich history and artistic atmosphere of this "City of a Hundred Bells."

[Monday] Itinerary:

Paris → Giverny → Claude Monet's House and Gardens - Giverny (admission included, 1.5 hours) → Etretat (1 hour) → Rouen (1 hour)

Friendly Reminder:

1. Monet's Garden is expected to close from late October to early April each year. Please refer to the Monet's Garden website for specific opening times. During the closure of Monet's Garden, the itinerary will be changed to a visit to Van Gogh's town.

D2Rouen>Honfleur>Deauville + Trouville-sur-Mer>Caen

Today we continue our in-depth exploration of the Normandy coastline: Honfleur, a port town loved by Impressionist masters such as Monet, Boudin, and Courbet; and the twin cities of Trullville and Deauville, whose Norman-Anglo-style architecture is well-preserved. The cobblestone streets and colorful wooden houses create a picturesque atmosphere perfect for strolling and taking photos.

[Tuesday] Itinerary:

Rouen → Honfleur (1.5 hours) → Deauville + Trouville-sur-Mer (3 hours) → Caen

D3Caen>Mont Saint-Michel>Saint-Malo>Le Mans

Today we visit Mont Saint-Michel, the French version of the "Sky City," a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At high tide, it's suspended in the sea, while at low tide, it reveals mysterious mudflats, as if stepping into a medieval magical world. We'll tour the Mont Saint-Michel scenic area and the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, then head to Saint-Malo, the "Pirate City," to explore the old town and seaside district. Strolling through the narrow alleys and ancient buildings of Saint-Malo, you'll feel as if you've stepped into a medieval city.

[Wednesday] Itinerary:

Caen → Mont Saint-Michel (entrance fee included, 1 hour) → Saint-Malo (1 hour) → Le Mans

D4Le Mans>Château de Chenonceau>Amboise>Tours

Departing from Le Mans, the journey continues to the Loire Valley, where you'll visit the Château de Chenonceau (entrance fee included) to admire the stunning scenery of this water castle and its elegant gardens. The Loire Valley Châteaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcase the most classic and traditional French charm. As France's largest tourist area, the Loire Valley offers a 280-kilometer-long tour route. Some say, "The Loire River is another galaxy, and the castles are the stars." Afterwards, arrive in Amboise and visit the Château de Amboise (entrance fee included) to experience the grandeur and historical charm of French royal architecture. Continue to Tours to explore the old town, admiring the classic Loire River châteaux and charming French towns.

[Thursday] Itinerary:

Le Mans → Château de Chenonceau (entrance fee included, 1.5 hours) → Amboise (1.5 hours) → Château de Amboise (entrance fee included) → Tours (1 hour)

D5Tours>Blois>Chambord Castle>Barbizon>Paris

Departing from Tours that day, we travel to Blois. The old cobblestone streets of Blois echo with the footsteps of centuries past, every brick imbued with the spirit of old France. Renaissance-style castles shimmer in the light and shadow, their Gothic pointed arches blending seamlessly with the Renaissance aesthetic, allowing you to experience the leisurely charm of a town on the banks of the Loire River. Afterwards, we visit Chambord, the most magnificent castle in all of France, admiring its majestic Renaissance architecture and expansive gardens. Following this, we visit the art town of Barbizon, immersing ourselves in its tranquil rural atmosphere. Finally, we return to Paris, concluding our trip.

[Friday] Itinerary:

Tours → Blois (1.5 hours) → Chambord Castle (entrance fee included, 1.5 hours) → Barbizon (1 hour) → Paris

Fees

Package price (base)

Single room

CA$2,787.60 / person

Double room

CA$2,290.80 / person

Included	Extra expense
1. Transportation: Transportation for all included activities (vehicle type will be determined based on the actual number of participants); 2. Hotel: Standard four-star hotel accommodation (hotels in Rouen and Tours are within 6 kilometers of the city center; accommodation locations may be adjusted depending on special events such as exhibitions); 3. Meals: Buffet breakfast at the hotel; 4. Service: Full-time Chinese-speaking driver/guide service and service fee; 5. All taxes and fees involved in the itinerary, and the first entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary: Monet Gardens, Saint-Michel Abbey, Chenonceau Castle, Chambord Castle, and Amboise Castle.	1. Round-trip airfare, taxes, visa fees, and passport processing fees; 2. Entrance fees to attractions not listed in the itinerary (entrance fees fluctuate; prices are for reference only on official websites, and actual prices are subject to the ticket window price at the attraction); 3. Lunch and dinner during the trip; 4. Personal expenses abroad (laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tobacco, tips, etc. in hotels); 5. Other expenses not mentioned in the above service items.

Included

Extra expense

1. Transportation: Transportation for all included activities (vehicle type will be determined based on the actual number of participants);

2. Hotel: Standard four-star hotel accommodation (hotels in Rouen and Tours are within 6 kilometers of the city center; accommodation locations may be adjusted depending on special events such as exhibitions);

3. Meals: Buffet breakfast at the hotel;

4. Service: Full-time Chinese-speaking driver/guide service and service fee;

5. All taxes and fees involved in the itinerary, and the first entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary: Monet Gardens, Saint-Michel Abbey, Chenonceau Castle, Chambord Castle, and Amboise Castle.

1. Round-trip airfare, taxes, visa fees, and passport processing fees;

2. Entrance fees to attractions not listed in the itinerary (entrance fees fluctuate; prices are for reference only on official websites, and actual prices are subject to the ticket window price at the attraction);

3. Lunch and dinner during the trip;

4. Personal expenses abroad (laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tobacco, tips, etc. in hotels);

5. Other expenses not mentioned in the above service items.

Add-ons

Optional add-ons are available in the booking panel above, where priced add-ons update the estimate and request-only add-ons are saved with your booking details.

Item	Price	For	Note
[Single Room] Group booking plus pre-trip hotel (local four-star standard)	CA$0.00	All	Includes breakfast/dinner/room for 1 person.
[Double Room] Group booking plus hotel reservation before the group tour(Local four-star standard)	CA$0.00	All	Includes breakfast/dinner for two people
[Double Room] Group booking plus hotel (local four-star standard) after the group tour.	CA$0.00	All	Includes breakfast/dinner for two people.
[Single Room] Group booking plus hotel (local four-star standard) after the group tour	CA$0.00	All	Includes breakfast/dinner/room for 1 person.
[Small Group Purchase \| Airport Pickup Service] Paid Chinese-speaking driver/guide airport pickup service (07:00-22:00)	CA$331.20	All	Airport pick-up time: 07:00-22:00. Price: USD$240.00/trip (limited to 1-6 people). *This service is only available to those who register 15 days or more before the tour date and provide flight information 7 days before the tour date. Otherwise, the service cannot be provided. Thank you for your understanding.
[Group Purchase \| Airport Transfer] Paid Chinese-speaking driver/guide airport transfer service (07:00-22:00)	CA$331.20	All	Airport transfer time: 07:00-22:00. Price: USD$240.00/trip (limited to 1-6 people). *This service is only available for bookings made 15 days or more before the tour date, and flight information must be provided 7 days or more before the tour date. Otherwise, this service cannot be provided. Thank you for your understanding.
[Group Purchase \| Airport Transfer] Paid Chinese-speaking driver/guide airport transfer service (22:01-06:59)	CA$427.80	All	Airport transfer time: 22:01-06:59. Price: USD$310.00/trip (limited to 1-6 people). *This service is only available for bookings made 15 days or more before the tour date and for providing flight information 7 days or more before the tour date. Otherwise, this service cannot be provided. Thank you for your understanding.
【Small Group Purchase \| Airport Pickup】Paid Chinese-speaking driver/guide airport pickup service (22:01-06:59)	CA$427.80	All	Airport pick-up time: 22:01-06:59. Price: USD$310.00/trip (limited to 1-6 people). *This service is only available for bookings made 15 days or more before the tour date, and flight information must be provided 7 days or more before the tour date. Otherwise, the service cannot be provided. Thank you for your understanding.

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup

Free pick-up and drop-off service within 15 kilometers of the city.

Tour participants will enjoy door-to-door driver pick-up and drop-off service upon arrival and departure (within a 15km radius of the city). *To select this service, please contact customer service to provide the pick-up and drop-off address for secondary confirmation when placing your order.

Pickup

Paris Place d'Italie

211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol，75013 Paris

Meeting Point：McDonalds Restaurant Metro：Line 5，Line 6，Line 7 Stop：Place d’Italie Exit 3 / Vincent Auriol

Drop-off

Paris Place d' Italie

211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol，75013 Paris

Drop-off

Free pick-up and drop-off service within 15 kilometers of the city.

Booking policies

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1. Transportation: Transportation for all included activities (vehicle type will be determined based on the actual number of participants);

3. Meals: Buffet breakfast at the hotel;

4. Service: Full-time Chinese-speaking driver/guide service and service fee;

Know Before You Book

1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. A guardian traveling with children must provide proof of custody or notarized parental authorization for travel. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip. For group tours, elderly individuals aged 70 or above must be accompanied by an adult of legal age (under 70) who has full civil capacity throughout the trip. Elderly people aged 80 and above are recommended to purchase travel insurance on their own. In view of the long driving distance and overseas service arrangements for European group tours, guests aged over 80 shall not be accepted so as to safeguard guests' travel nvvel and travel.

2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid documents (passport, visa etc.), valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.

3. Most hotels offer rooms with two single beds, and each room can legally accommodate two guests, including adults and children. Some hotels can accommodate three people in one room. The room type is: three single beds, two single beds or one double bed + a folding bed (the specific room type is different based on the hotel). According to the requirements of some hotels, each group of guests must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination for check-in procedure. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to the card within 7-14 working days after check-out. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday guarantee the number of rooms for guests but it does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.

4. This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.

5. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.

6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.

7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary.

8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.

9. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.

10. Guests are required to bring their own relevant documents and materials required for entry or cross-border travel. Whether they can enter or leave the country is subject to the decision of the customs of each country. The inability to enter the country is a force majeure factor, and the paid tour fee will not be refunded.

11. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our agents’ website. It is your responsibility to check the [Terms & Conditions] on their website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.

Know Before You Go

1. The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While JUPITER LEGEND Corporation makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation is not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.

2. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.

3. The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.

4. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.

5. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.

6. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room €100-€500 per night.

7. Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.

8. Luggage is subject to inspection when crossing international borders. You will be asked to declare any items subject to duty upon crossing the border. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday are not responsible for any luggage crossing international borders. Passengers must claim all luggage at the border crossing point before proceeding. No luggage is allowed across the border unless claimed by a passenger. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday will not provide free transportation to a passenger denied entry across an international border.

9. European hotels emphasize the historical value of the building itself, so some hotels cannot be remodeled due to the architectural theme structure, resulting in different sizes of hotel rooms. If the hotel upgrades individual rooms due to insufficient standard rooms in the hotel, this situation is beyond our control and is not a differential treatment.

10. Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.

11. Emergency contact: (Toll Free) +1(866)585-8747.

Cancellation Policy

1. If a guest cancels their trip due to personal reasons, the following standards will apply to the reimbursement of incurred tour costs:

a. 18 days or more before departure: No deductions will be made;

b. 17-10 days before departure: 50% of the total tour fee will be deducted;

c. 9 days before departure: 100% of the total tour fee will be deducted.

2. If the necessary fees deducted according to the above-mentioned proportions are lower than the actual expenses incurred, the traveler shall pay according to the actual expenses incurred, but the maximum amount shall not exceed the total tour cost.

3. For rescheduled itineraries, if a guest cancels their trip, the cancellation policy will be calculated based on the departure date of the original itinerary.

4. In the event of force majeure such as weather, war, strikes, earthquakes, or other unforeseen circumstances preventing the tour from taking place, our company will refund any unused fees according to the travel agency agreement, but fees for complimentary items will not be refunded.

5. As all accommodations and transportation are packaged and sold as a whole by the travel agency, any activities you are unable to visit due to your own reasons will be considered as automatic abandonment, and our company will not provide any refund. We hope you understand.

6. If a tour member suddenly withdraws from the trip or does not participate in arranged group activities (such as meals or entrance tickets), they must fill out and sign the "Mid-Trip Withdrawal Statement" provided by our company. Fees paid will not be refunded.