Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), France

Perhaps no other place in France holds more associations for English-speaking visitors than Normandy. The historic Allied landings on D-Day - 6 June, 1944 - live on in the memories of British and Americans alike. Nor has Le Havre forgotten the dark days of the war. The port was nearly completely destroyed during the Normandy campaign. Today, Le Havre is France's second largest port and the gateway to Paris, "City of Light," the Norman countryside, and the historic landing beaches.

Travelers usually head for the historic landing sites or to Paris. Yet Le Havre was designated a World Heritage Site in 2005. The Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux boasts one of the finest collections of Impressionist painting in the world.

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Points of Interest

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Musée d'Orsay/Louvre
  • Notre Dame
  • D-Day Beaches/American Cemetery
  • Rouen & Cathedral
  • Honfleur
  • Versailles Palace & Gardens

More about Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), France Points of Interest

  • Eiffel Tower

    The Eiffel Tower is one of the tallest structures in Paris, located on the Champ de Mars. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.

  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe

    Known as "La plus belle avenue du monde" ("The most beautiful avenue in the world"), the Champs-Élysées boasts luxury specialty shops, cafés and the Arc de Triomphe, the world's largest triumphal arch.

  • Musée d'Orsay/Louvre

    The Musée d'Orsay houses the most comprehensive collection of Impressionists in the world. Across the Seine is the Louvre with such works as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.

  • Notre Dame

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris ("Our Lady of Paris") was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe.

  • D-Day Beaches/American Cemetery

    The Normandy American Cemetery honors the soldiers who lost their lives in WWII, most of whom died in the D-Day landings on five beaches on the coast of Normandy.

  • Rouen & Cathedral

    The capital of Upper Normandy is home to the highest spire in France, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral immortalized by Claude Monet in his paintings.

  • Honfleur

    The small town of Honfleur surrounds a little 17th-century harbor in Normandy, and is known for its old, picturesque port, houses with slate-covered frontages, historic buildings and churches.

  • Versailles Palace & Gardens

    Versailles was designed as a palatial center of government for Louis XIV. Its garden is the most famous in the world featuring huge parterres, an orangery, and grand fountains.

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Rouen & Notre Dame Cathedral of Rouen

5.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 2 1 5
  • Rouen & Cathedral

Spend half a day exploring Normandy's ancient capital on a guided walking tour. Visit the old part of town and make your way to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen and the site where the English burned Joan of Arc at the stake.

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Romantic Honfleur

4 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 2 3 0
  • Honfleur

Explore the narrow streets of Honfleur, a charming, perfectly preserved 13th-century Norman fishing village, on a guided walking tour. You'll stroll past the old dock and make a stop at Ste. Catherine's Church, a 15th century church. Shops, cafes and craft shops round out this half-day tour.

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Local Connections: A Taste Of Normandy

5.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 3 0 0
  • Honfleur

Indulge in a taste of Normandy with an excursion to the Busnel & Anée distillery in the heart of Normandy for a tour and a sampling of Calvados and savory cheeses. Then, journey to the medieval village of Honfleur for a walking tour and a visit to the 15th century Church of Saint Catherine.

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Paris On Your Own

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 8 5
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe

Enjoy a half-day exploring Paris on your own. You'll disembark at Cours de la Reine near the Place de la Concorde, and explore the 'City of Light,' shopping and taking in the city's legendary landmarks.

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Mont Saint Michel

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 3 0

Follow in the footsteps of ancient and modern pilgrims to one of France's most recognizable landmarks, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel. Perched high atop a rocky island, this medieval abbey is built in the distinctive Norman style. Explore the church and cloister and enjoy free time in the historic town.

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Rouen & Giverny On Your Own: Monet's House & Gardens

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 9 0

This all-day tour offers a mix of art, history and fine food. You'll explore Giverny, the home of Claude Monet, on your own, and enjoy French fare before travelling to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen and Place du Vieux Marché, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

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Easy Paris & Airport Transfer

8 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 9 6 0
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Musée d'Orsay/Louvre
  • Notre Dame

Make the most of disembarkation day on a whirlwind tour through the 'City of Light.' Your motorcoach tour takes in top sights and highlights including Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre. Enjoy free time for lunch, then continue to the airport, train station, or a central locale.

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Monet's Home & Rouen

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 2 5
  • Rouen & Cathedral

This all-day tour offers something for everyone to enjoy, with a mix of art, history and fine food. You'll visit Monet's home, studio and gardens. Enjoy French fare before travelling to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen and Place du Vieux Marché, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

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WWII Canadian Landing Beaches

10 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 3 5

This full day tour focuses on the Canadian involvement in the D-Day landings of June 6th 1944. You will visit the Juno Beach Centre, have lunch at a local restaurant in Arromanches, see the Longues sur Mer Battery as well as the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery in Reviers.

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Normandy Landing Beaches

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 1 5
  • D-Day Beaches/American Cemetery

Travel to historic D-Day landing beaches on this all-day tour. You'll tour the Museum of the Landing Day at Arromanches, and visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer where nearly 10,000 servicemen are buried. You'll make a photo stop at Omaha Beach, and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant.

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Lo Mejor De París (Guiado En Español)

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 0 2
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame

Experience the 'City of Light' on an all-day, narrated panoramic drive around the city. You'll pay a visit to the exterior of the iconic Eiffel Tower and see the major landmarks, including Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You'll also enjoy a lunch at a charming Parisian restaurant.

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Best of Paris (Guided in Portuguese)

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 0 4
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame

Experience the 'City of Light' on an all-day, narrated panoramic drive around the city. You'll pay a visit to the exterior of the iconic Eiffel Tower and see the major landmarks, including Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You'll also enjoy a lunch at a charming Parisian restaurant.

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Best of Paris (Wheelchair Accessible)

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 0 1
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame

Experience the 'City of Light' on an all-day, narrated panoramic drive around the city. You'll pay a visit to the exterior of the iconic Eiffel Tower and see the major landmarks, including Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You'll also enjoy a lunch at a charming Parisian restaurant.

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Best of Paris

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 0 0
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame

Experience the 'City of Light' on an all-day, narrated panoramic drive around the city. You'll pay a visit to the exterior of the iconic Eiffel Tower and see the major landmarks, including Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You'll also enjoy a lunch at a charming Parisian restaurant.

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Best of Paris (Guided in German)

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 0 3
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame

Experience the 'City of Light' on an all-day, narrated panoramic drive around the city. You'll pay a visit to the exterior of the iconic Eiffel Tower and see the major landmarks, including Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You'll also enjoy a lunch at a charming Parisian restaurant.

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Paris City Drive & Seine River Cruise

10.5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 0 5
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame

Get an up close look at the 'City of Light' by land and by sea. This all-day tour unveils the sights as you drive around town. You'll make a photo stop for a magnificient photo opportunity of the Eiffel Tower and embark on a scenic river cruise with French cuisine and musical entertainment.

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Local Connections: Home Cooking With Seasoned Chef

5 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 2 6 0

Indulge in two popular French pastimes--sightseeing and eating wonderful French food. Join celebrity chef Brigitte Dumant in her lovely country home in Saint-Etienne-La-Thillayes for a cooking lesson. Learn how to prepare two typical Norman dishes followed by a tasting of your gastronomic creations.

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Versailles Palace & Gardens

10 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 2 0
  • Versailles Palace & Gardens

This all-day tour takes you back in time, to the Palace of Versailles, the greatest palace ever built. You'll walk though the king's state apartments and the Hercules Drawing, and stroll the lush Versailles Gardens designed by the great Le Notre's. A complimentary French lunch rounds out this historic tour.

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The Louvre Museum

10 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 4 0
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Musée d'Orsay/Louvre

Journey to France's elegant capital for lunch at the Eiffel Tower, the beloved symbol of the 'City of Light.' Then, enjoy a tour of the Louvre Museum, home to 70,000 pieces of art including the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

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Paris Chic

11 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 1 6 0
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe

Create your own self-guided adventure in Paris. Spend the day shopping along the world famous tree-lined Champs-Elysees, home to the president of France, haute couture fashion houses, embassies and consulates. After discovering this major Parisian site at your leisure, you'll indulge in a delicious lunch at the famed Eiffel Tower.

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Le Havre by Private Vehicle - Car Class Half Day (with Driver/Guide)

4 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 9 1 5

Vehicles with an English-speaking driver/ guide are available on a half-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

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Le Havre by Private Vehicle - Van Class Half Day (with Driver/Guide)

4 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 9 1 0

Vehicles with an English-speaking driver/guide are available on a half-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

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Le Havre by Private Vehicle - Car Class Full Day (with Driver/Guide)

8 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 9 0 5

Vehicles with an English-speaking driver/guide are available on a full-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary..

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Le Havre by Private Vehicle - Van Class Full Day (with Driver/Guide)

8 hours | Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) | L E H - 9 0 0

Vehicles with an English-speaking driver/guide are available on a full-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

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