Burgundy - Normandy - Brittany - Rhône 2026-27
DIJON - FONTAINEBLEAU - PARIS - ROUEN - ARROMANCHES - MONT ST MICHEL - SAINT-MALO - QUIMPER - ANGERS - CHENONCEAU - LYON
Burgundy - Normandy - Brittany - Rhône 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in France: 9 days by coach, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 2.150,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Burgundy - Normandy - Brittany - Rhône 2026-27
DIJON - FONTAINEBLEAU - PARIS - ROUEN - ARROMANCHES - MONT ST MICHEL - SAINT-MALO - QUIMPER - ANGERS - CHENONCEAU - LYON

9 days starting from
2.150,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
Ask for informationPlus Guiness
- dinners at the hotel or in typical local restaurants
- guide accompanying the group from day 3 to day 7
- 7 by-night strolls with the tour leader
- tasting of local specialities
- city tax included
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 30 people
Why this tour?
- to visit the two best-loved regions of northern France, Normandy and Brittany
- to discover Saint-Malo and Concarneau, two walled towns
- to be moved by Mont Saint-Michel, a place unlike any other in the world
Description
Here is a wonderful tour with an itinerary, entirely by coach, that winds through several regions, focusing on the best-loved regions of the north: Brittany & Normandy. They have always drawn visitors with their slightly "wild" charm, as unspoilt regions steeped in tradition, but also for the chance to be won over by art, breathtaking landscapes, exquisite food, lonely lighthouses and delightful half-timbered houses, charming little harbours and megaliths, narrow lanes and ancient stone wash-houses. What a spectacle! Nothing will feel like something you have seen before.
Mont Saint-Michel has the highest tides in continental Europe. Witnessing this natural phenomenon is an unforgettable sight. At low tide, the sea lies 15 km from the coast. But at its peak, the water comes right up to lap the mainland like any seaside resort. The incredible thing is that it all happens in a matter of seconds, and in the blink of an eye the landscape changes completely. The tide comes in like lightning, with the sea level rising by an average of more than 12 metres, a unique and breathtaking spectacle visible only a few times a year. As if by magic, Mont Saint-Michel is surrounded by the sea and becomes an island. The Mont and its bay have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Even without witnessing the tides, it remains an enchanting place that is absolutely worth a visit.
Itinerary
Day 1
TURIN – MILAN – VERONA – MESTRE – BOLOGNA or other departure point > DIJON
Departure from your chosen pick-up point - lunch at leisure at a motorway service area – evening arrival in Dijon – dinner in a typical local restaurant – after dinner, Dijon by night: a stroll with the tour leader through the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 320 km.
DIJON – FONTAINEBLEAU – PARIS
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Fontainebleau – visit with the tour leader and audio guides of the splendid Château de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – lunch at leisure – afternoon arrival in Paris – check-in at the hotel - dinner in a typical local restaurant - after dinner, Paris la nuit: a panoramic tour by private coach with the tour leader to Montmartre, the famous hill known as "la Butte" (Sacré-Coeur Basilica – the whitest monument in Europe together with the Vittoriano in Rome-, Place du Tertre) – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 350 km.
NORMANDY – PARIS-ROUEN-HONFLEUR-ARROMANCHES "the D-Day landing beaches" - CAEN
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide – departure for Rouen - visit of the city (the splendid Gothic Cathedral, the Old Market Square, the Church of Joan of Arc, the fruit and vegetable market, the Great Clock, Rue Romain and Rue Damiette) – on to Honfleur crossing the famous Normandy Bridge – lunch at leisure in the typical fishing village of Honfleur (visit of the old town and the Church of Saint Catherine) – tasting of Calvados or craft cider - in the afternoon, visit of Arromanches, the D-Day landing beaches - on to Caen along the Côte Fleurie - dinner in a restaurant - after dinner, Caen by night: a tour by private coach and a stroll with the tour leader - overnight stay.
Day 4 · 180 km.
CAEN - MONT ST MICHEL "the eighth wonder" – CANCALE - SAINT-MALO
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide - departure for Mont St Michel – visit of Mont St Michel, the village/island known as "the eighth wonder of the world", a UNESCO World Heritage Site – street-food lunch at leisure in Cancale, the oyster capital, with the chance to eat fresh oysters straight from the seafront market, accompanied by the famous Muscadet white wine – in the afternoon, visit of Saint-Malo, a splendid town enclosed within fortified walls – dinner in a typical local restaurant - after dinner, Saint-Malo by night: a stroll with the tour leader through the historic centre of this splendid Breton town – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 320 km.
BRITTANY "one of the most evocative places in Europe" SAINT-MALO – PINK GRANITE COAST – CALVARIES – QUIMPER
Breakfast at the hotel - full-day excursion with a guide – departure for the Pink Granite Coast – visit of the splendid villages of Ploumanac'h and Trégastel – lunch at leisure – in the afternoon, visit of Saint-Thégonnec and Guimiliau, famous for their Breton calvaries, and Locronan (splendid granite houses) - evening arrival in Quimper, capital of French Cornouaille – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Quimper by night: a tour by private coach and a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 350 km.
BRITTANY "cliffs battered by stormy seas" QUIMPER – CONCARNEAU - CARNAC – VANNES – ANGERS
Breakfast at the hotel - full-day excursion with a guide – departure for Angers - visits en route to Concarneau, known as the "ville close", with its historic centre enclosed within granite walls, Carnac, famous for its megalithic monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Vannes - afternoon snack of Kouign-Amann with tea/Breton cider - evening arrival in Angers – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel/restaurant – after dinner, Angers by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 7 · 390 km.
ANGERS - CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE – PARIS
Breakfast at the hotel - full-day excursion with a guide - departure for the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – visit of the Châteaux of Chenonceau on the River Cher -interior- and Chambord -exterior- – lunch at leisure - evening arrival in Paris – dinner in a restaurant – after dinner, Paris la nuit: a stroll with the tour leader by public transport, with an ascent of the Eiffel Tower (Tower ticket not included) – overnight stay.
Day 8 · 490 km.
PARIS – LYON "capital of the Rhône-Alpes region"
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Lyon – lunch at leisure – in the afternoon, guided visit of Lyon (a UNESCO World Heritage city, famous for its historic centre, set between the Fourvière hill and the Saône. Old Lyon overflows with treasures: its picturesque streets and Renaissance mansions, the cathedral, the traboules and the inner courtyards will amaze casual strollers and architecture lovers alike – Rue Saint-Jean, Rue Juiverie and Rue du Boeuf are full of surprises) – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Lyon by night: a stroll with the tour leader by public transport – overnight stay.
Day 9
LYON > MILAN – TURIN – VERONA – MESTRE - BOLOGNA or other departure point
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for the journey home – lunch at leisure en route – arrival in the evening.
Prices
- return journey by luxury GT coach
- accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary
- buffet breakfasts
- guided visits as indicated
- taxes and VAT
- tour leader from Italy for the entire duration of the tour
- evening excursions
drinks, entrance fees (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly mentioned.
Entrance fees
FONTAINEBLEAU: Château - €14.00 - Under-25s free
ROUEN: Cathedral - Free
MONT ST MICHEL: Abbey - €11.00 - Under-25s free
PARIS:
- Eiffel Tower
- up to the 2nd floor €23.10 – ages 12-24 €11.60 - children aged 4-11 €5.90
- up to the 3rd floor €36.10 – ages 12-24 €18.10 - children aged 4-11 €9.10
- Stairs €14.50 – ages 12-24 €7.30 - ages 4-11 €3.70
CHENONCEAU: Château - €15.00 - ages 7-18 €12.00
Please note:
- Entrance fees may change after the catalogue goes to print.
Our hotels
DIJON
HOTEL IBIS DIJON GARE or similar, 3-star
PARIS
MERCURE PORTE DE VERSAILLES EXPO or similar, 4-star
CAEN
HOTEL THE ORIGINALS CITY CAEN MEMORIAL or similar, 3-star
www.theoriginalshotels.com/en/hotels/caen-memorial
SAINT-MALO
HOTEL KYRIAD PRESTIGE or similar, 3-star
www.prestige-saint-malo.kyriad.com
QUIMPER
HOTEL OCEANIA QUIMPER or similar, 4-star
ANGERS
HOTEL MERCURE CENTRE GARE or similar, 4-star
LYON
HOTEL TRIBE LYON CROIX-ROUSSE or similar, 4-star
Info and schedule
Bus departure times and places
| AGRATE | 07:30 | |
| BERGAMO | 07:15 | |
| BOLOGNA | 06:00 | |
| BRESCIA | 06:45 | |
| BUSTO ARSIZIO – Casello Autostradale A8 – davanti Q8 | 07:00 | |
| CHIVASSO | 10:45 | |
| COMO | 06:30 | |
| MESTRE | 05:30 | |
| MILANO | 08:00 | |
| MODENA | 07:30 | |
| NOVARA | 09:45 | |
| PADOVA | 06:00 | |
| PARMA | 08:00 | |
| PIACENZA | 08:30 | |
| REGGIO EMILIA - Casello Autostradale A1 | 07:45 | |
| SANTHIA | 10:15 | |
| TORINO | 11:00 | |
| VARESE | 06:30 | |
| VERONA | 06:00 | |
| VICENZA | 06:30 |
On request, departures are possible from other motorway toll stations on the A1 and A4.
For mini-groups of at least 10 people, personalised departures from other locations are possible on request.
Please note:
- Passengers are kindly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- Times are subject to slight changes, which will be communicated in the Departure Notice.
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 9 days by coach, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 2.150,00 € by coach.
What does the price include?
return journey by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary; buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated; taxes and VAT; tour leader from Italy for the entire duration of the tour; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
drinks, entrance fees (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly mentioned.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
How do I book a Guiness tour?
You can request a quote directly from each tour page with the “Get your quote” button, save it and send the booking request: we will get back to you. How to book
How do I pay for the tour (deposit and balance)?
Payment terms (deposit and balance) are set out in the quote; we accept the main payment methods. Terms and conditions


