Normandy:

Gardens & Chateaux

June 12 - 18, 2027

We are delighted to introduce a new tour to one of France’s most rural regions. See original prehistoric cave art, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch at a Renaissance chateau, and visit two of France’s most renowned gardens (often considered among the best in the world). The trip ends in elegant Bordeaux where we will visit the city’s semi-annual antique fair.

HIGHLIGHTS

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    LUNCH AT A RENAISSANCE CHATEAU

    Chateau de Losse is family-owned and has been unaltered since its construction in 1576. We will enjoy a privately guided tour outside of opening hours, enjoying the collection of Renaissance arts and furniture. Afterwards, enjoy a chef-prepared private lunch on the estate.

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    WORLD RENOWNED GARDENS

    This tour takes you to two gardens that are considered among the world’s finest. We will visit Marqueyssac, famed for its 150,000 sculpted boxwoods, and Eyrignac, family-owned for 22-generations and full of surprises at every turn.

  • EXPLORE THE DORDOGNE RIVER VALLEY

    The Dordogne River Valley was the center of the Hundred Years War and today many of the historic bastides and charming villages remain. Visit a bastide controlled by Richard the Lionheart and a village with stunning views of the valley.

  • VIEW ORIGINAL PREHISTORIC CAVE ART

    The Dordogne is home to some of humanity’s oldest and best preserved cave art, created over 30,000 years ago. However, much of what you can visit today is a reproduction. This tour takes you to one of the last remaining places where you can view the original 30,000 year old artworks.

  • VISIT THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF ST-EMILION

    Charming St-Emilion is a medieval town and UNESCO world heritage site in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. We will enjoy a walking tour of the town and a delicious lunch (with wine of course!).

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    BORDEAUX'S SEMIANNUAL ANTIQUE FAIR

    Our tour ends with two nights in Bordeaux, one of Europe’s most elegant cities. We have timed our stay to coincide with the city’s semi-annual antique fair that draws dealers and collectors from allover the region.

DETAILS

Double Occupancy (2 people in 1 room): $7,500 per person

Single Occupancy (1 person in 1 room): $9,00 per person

When: June 12-18, 2027. Tour begins in Deauville and ends with a transfer to the Paris-CDG airport on the 18th.

Where: 4 nights at Hotel Barriere Le Normandy (Deauville) and 2 nights at the Domaine de Primard

Group Size: Limited to 14 guests.

What’s Included: 6 nights of accommodation, 5 full days of excursions and meals, travel by private 20-seat mini-coach, and downtime to recharge or explore on your own.

To Add Your Name to the Waitlist, please fill out the following form or contact laura@wingbacktravel.com.

FAQs

    • 6 nights accommodation in 5 star hotels.

    • Two full-time guides (Laura and Ross) with you the entire tour

    • Private transportation by minibus

    • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

    • Admission and private guide fees at all included sites.

    • Visits to at least 8 gardens and chateaux

    • A transfer to the Paris-CDG airport or Paris city center on departure day

    • Airfare

    • Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Wingback Travelers typically use American Express, Travelex, or Travel Safe.

    • Any meals or activities not listed on the itinerary.

    • Leader and driver gratuities

    • Transportation to Deauville. Travelers can take the train to Deauville from Paris or arrange for a private driver .

  • This tour is for garden and history lovers who want to discover Normandy’s bucolic countryside and dramatic coastline. June is the best time of year to visit this region and the gardens will be in full bloom!

    Normandy is rich in cultural history. While this tour is focused on the region’s gardens, we will also visit the iconic cliffs at Etretat and the charming town Honfleur. A guided visit to the military sites is available as on early arrival add-on.

  • This is a moderately paced trip, where we are typically out during the day for 7-8 hours, departing the hotel around 9am and returning in the early evening around 4pm. You will have two longer afternoons at your leisure as well as free time to explore Honfleur and Etreat.

    This tour is suitable for most fitness levels. You should be comfortable standing on your feet for 1-2 hours at a time and walking up and down stairs and over uneven terrain. Historical buildings might not have elevators and not all buildings in France are air conditioned. If you have mobility concerns please speak with us before booking.

    One suitcase! Each traveler one this tour is permitted one suitcase measuring no more than 26 × 18 × 12 inches.

    • This trip begins in Deauville at 7pm at June 12th.

    • Travelers are responsible for getting to Deauville on their own and we are happy to provide assistance. You can either take the train from Paris or hire a private driver.

    • Our final hotel (the Domaine de Primard) is located 1.5 hours from the Paris-CDG airport. A transfer to the airport is included on departure day.

    • For this tour, we recommend flying in and out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG).

    • Extending your trip? We always recommend arriving at least one night before your tour begins. For this tour, we recommend spending a few nights in Paris before and we happy to provide suggestions for alternatives.