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There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. We recommended arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city. The "City of Lights" is unlike any other place on earth. Known for its glorious monuments, museums, and markets, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Montmartre to the Marais, Paris has something for everyone. Discover for yourself Paris’ “je ne sais quoi.”

Depart Paris for Upper Normandy and the quaint village of Giverny. Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived and worked here from 1883 until his death in 1926. Monet felt that his flower and water gardens here were his greatest works of art and to this day, they are meticulously maintained. Honfleur sits on the estuary where the River Seine meets the English Channel and is considered one of the prettiest port towns in France.

D-Day had a pivotal role in the history of the world and today you will be visiting various memorials and beaches to learn about this event and the impact it had on the Second World War. The Battle of Normandy Historical Area is considered an open-air museum and includes all the sites, museums and memorials associated with D-Day and the invasion. Old army bunkers and war relics still exist along the five beaches, while museums and memorials throughout the region stand as forceful reminders of this decisive period of WWII. Nearly 30 cemeteries hold the remains of almost 100,000 young soldiers who never returned from their service in Normandy. Today these memorials offer quiet space for personal reflection for every visitor, young or old, regardless of nationality.

Today, you’ll go on an excursion to the mythical UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont-Saint-Michel. This medieval fortress is considered one of Europe’s most stunning sites and is only accessible by shuttle or foot during low tide. There will be a CEO led orientation walk and then you can explore on your own. Perhaps, you’ll visit the Abbey church at the top of the hill or simply get lost amid the winding lanes.

Wander the quaint streets of Bayeux on this free day to explore. Search for local shops and cafés or opt to visit the Cathedral of Bayeux where you can see the Bayeux Tapestry.

Discover the lovely port city of Rouen today. Head out on foot in this riverside destination and search for Gothic churches and medieval half-timbered houses. Then it’s back to Paris where you’ll spend the rest of the day as you wish in the capital city.

Your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk in the morning of the medieval centre of Paris. You can choose to check out a Gothic chapel which has 1,113 stained glass windows. After working up an appetite we’ll participate in a guided lunch featuring the pairing of French wine and cheeses. Then, take advantage of the rest of the day to tour iconic landmarks in the City of Lights.