Programme suggestions

Day 1 : La Rochelle

School group’s arrival at La Rochelle and settling in at the youth hostel. Dinner and night.

Day 2 : La Rochelle, Marais Poitevin and Saint Gilles (200 km)

In the morning, treasure hunt in teams all over La Rochelle’s center to discover the coastal city in a fun way. Packed lunch. Self-tour of La Rochelle’s Maritime Museum. Departure towards Le Marais Poitevin and one hour’s small boat trip. Settling in an accomodation close to Saint Gilles.

Day 3 : Saint Nazaire and Guérande (230 km)

In the morning, Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s guided tour to discover the biggest ocean liners in the world under construction. Packed lunch. Self-tour inside Guérande, the medieval city, then guided tour of the peninsula’s salt marshes, where you will understand how the marshes work. You will finish the tour with a typical sweet collation.

Jour 4 : Nantes (165 km)

Two hours’ guided tour of Nantes’s city with different themed routes. Packed lunch inside Le Château des Ducs de Bretagne’s courtyard. Self-tour of the History museum-castle. At the end of the day, Les Machines de l’Île‘s cultural and art tour.

Day 5 : Round trip to your region

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Day 1 : Nantes’s airport and Dinan (180 km)

During the day, arrival of your group at Nantes’ airport, pick-up with our coach and meeting with our travel guide. Departure towards Dinan in the department of Les Côtes d’Armor in Brittany. Settling in at a three-star hotel close to Dinan, welcome drink, dinner and night.

Day 2 : Dinan and Le Mont Saint Michel (80 km)

In the morning, Dinan’s guided tour, the Breton medieval city with its fortifications and its castle close to the river. Lunch. In the afternoon, discover « the Wonder of the West » : Le Mont Saint Michel. With a local guide, wander in the medieval village and its abbey lulled by the tides’ rhythm. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Le Mont Saint Michel.

Day 3 : Utah Beach (260 km)

Dedicated day to one of the landing beaches in Normandy taken by storm by the Allies during the 2^nd World War. In the morning, guided tour of the Utah Beach Landing Museum to understand this special day of 6 June 1944. Lunch. D-Day Experience’s self-tour, its two museums, its 3D Movie Theater and its 4D dynamic flight simulator. You will relive this memorable day at American and German paratroopers’ side.

Day 4 : Château-Gontier and Angers (200 km)

Departure towards Les Pays de la Loire and self-tour of a renowned home-made chocolate factory. Lunch during a cruise along the river La Mayenne. The captain will explain you how the locks work. In the afternoon, guided tour of the famous Cointreau Distillery in Angers and tasting of its local liqueur. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Angers.

Day 5 : Brissac, Saumur and Puy du Fou (165 km)

In the morning, guided tour of Château de Brissac, the highest castle of France. Be amazed by the château de la Loire typical architecture, its large landscaped park and enjoy a wine tasting.  Lunch in a troglodytic restaurant close to Saumur with the local speciality. Cadre Noir’s guided tour, the famous National Riding School designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tour of a renowned vineyard in Saumur and taste one of its cuvée. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Le Puy du Fou.

Day 6 : Puy du Fou (50 km)

Dedicated day to the internationally renowned theme park of Vendée, Le Puy du Fou, which pays homage to French History with numerous live shows. Meals within the theme park. In the evening, be amazed by its musical and romantic night show, about a violonist and a pianist from the 19th century, celebrating their love throught the magic of water and fire.

Day 7 : Île de Noirmoutier and Saint Gilles Croix de Vie (210 km)

Departure towards the Vendean coast and tour of an oyster farm in L’Île de Noirmoutier with an oysters tasting. Lunch. Guided tour of a salt marsh in Noirmoutier, the island renowned for the high-quality of natural salt. Crossing of Le Gois at low tide. The flooding road is unique in the world. Then, transfer to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, the seaside resort famous for sardine fishing and guided tour of its discovery center of sea fishing and its typical port. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Saint Gilles.

Day 8 : Nantes’s airport

Transfer to Nantes’s airport. End of our services.

Day 1 : Nantes’s airport and Saumur (150 km)

During the day, arrival of your group at Nantes’s airport, pick-up with your coach and meeting with our travel guide. Transfer to Saumur. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Saumur, welcome drink, dinner and night.

Day 2 : Doué-la-Fontaine, Saumur, Fontevraud and Tours (125 km)

In the morning, animated tour of the museum « Aux Anciens Commerces » (« To the old shops ») attired itself in Christmas colors, to discover the everyday life of French ancestors and Santa Claus’ workshop. Lunch. Guided tour of a renowned winery in Saumur, with their cuvées tasting. Then, discover the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. During the winter, it displays a central theme, the « Christmas spirit » and, at nightfall, the frontside of the church shines lightly. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Tours.

Day 3 : Chenonceaux, Amboise and Chambord (180 km)

Dedicated day to the most wonderful castles in the Loire Valley. In the morning, with your local guide, visit the Château de Chenonceau, only castle of its kind in the world, thanks to its gallery with two floors which spans a river. For Christmas, the castle-bridge puts on a white and gold floral coat. Lunch in a troglotytic restaurant with the regional speciality. Then, guided tour of the Château de Chambord and its incredible double-helix staircase decorated to immerse yourselves in Christmas fairy. Privatizing of a room in the castle to enjoy a wine tasting. In the evening, the castle’s frontage and a hundred Christmas trees illuminate.

Day 4 : Versailles (240 km)

Departure towards the royal Château de Versailles. Lunch. Incredible guided tour of the Louis XIV’s sumptuous Palace. Discover authentic furniture and decoration of the time in the royal suite and enjoy the explanation of your tour guide lecturer. Wander in the Palace and the French-style gardens to immerse yourselves in this specific atmosphere. A royal Christmas is expecting you this winter ! Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Versailles.

Day 5 : Versailles

Transfer to Paris’s airport (or another one). End of our services.

Day 1 : Nantes (50 km)

During the day, arrival of your group at Nantes’s airport, pick-up with your coach and meeting with our travel guide. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Nantes, welcome drink, dinner and night.

Day 2 : Nantes, La Roche-Bernard and Rochefort-en-Terre (205 km)

In the morning, immerse yourselves in a festive atmosphere thanks to the big Christmas market in Nantes. Transfer to Brittany to discover two of our most beautiful villages in Christmas time. Lunch. La Roche-Bernard’s guided tour, outstandingly picturesque lovely village and its old port. Wander in the typical alleys decorated for Christmas and go down in the village’s History. Then, departure towards Rochefort-en-Terre, elected « favorite village of the French » in 2016. Discover the fortifications, the castle, the cobbled alleys and the craftpeople’s shop. At nightfall, the village shines brightly and reveals you the Christmas traditional magic.

Day 3 : Doué-la-Fontaine, Saumur, Fontevraud and Tours (230 km)

In the morning, transfer to Doué-la-Fontaine, animated tour of the museum « Aux Anciens Commerces » (« To the old shops ») attired itself in Christmas colors, to discover the everyday life of French ancestors and Santa Claus’ workshop. Lunch. Guided tour of a renowned winery in Saumur, with their cuvées tasting. Then, discover the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. During the winter, it displays a central theme, the « Christmas spirit » and, at nightfall, the frontside of the church lights up with Christmas colors. Settling in at the three-star hotel close to Tours.

Day 4 : Chenonceaux, Amboise and Cheverny / Chambord (180 km)

Dedicated day to the most wonderful castles in the Loire Valley. In the morning, with your local guide, visit the Château de Chenonceau, only castle of its kind in the world, thanks to its gallery with two floors which spans a river. For Christmas, the castle-bridge puts on a white and gold floral coat. Lunch in a troglotytic restaurant with the regional speciality. In the afternoon, all the group can visit the Château de Cheverny, renowned for the sophisticated interior decoration and the incredible exhibition dedicated to Tintin ; or the Château de Chambord, the most famous castle in the Loire Valley, thanks to its double-helix staircase. In both cases, the castles are decorated especially for Christmas, and in the evening, the castle’s frontage and a hundred Christmas trees illuminate.

Day 5 : Airport

Transfer to the airport of your choice (Nantes or Paris). End of our services.