We will meet at the airport at 4.00am for our KM Malta Airlines flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport departing at 6.00am. On arrival at 9.00am, our coach will take us to the medieval city of Rouen. We will walk through the old town centre, and see the Cathedral, the courthouse, the place where Joan of Arc was burnt to death and the Market Square with a Church dedicated to her. We will have some free time, before returning to Caen to check-in at our 3-star Ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique in Caen.

Today’s full-day optional excursion will take us to the beautiful sights on the Island of Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and undoubtedly one of Normandy’s most spectacular attractions that includes the well-preserved abbey, from which the island takes its name. There is substantial number of steps to reach the abbey. After we explore the abbey’s ramparts (extra), the island’s museum, we we shall have time to browse the local shops.

Another full-day optional excursion takes us to Honfleur and Étretat. Honfleur offers a unique heritage which can be best glimpsed by strolling along this little maritime city that has somehow escaped the ravages of time, making it one of the most visited towns in France. Honfleur has succeeded in making the most of its rich historical and artistic heritage. We will then proceed to Étretat, where the sea passes under the limestone arches that make the resort famous. We have time to admire the splendid view of the sea and its magnificent beach and cliffs.

Today’s full-day optional excursion will take us to Bayeux, a medieval city. Bayeux boasts a stunning historic centre with well preserved medieval architecture. Then, our coach will drive us to Caen, and we shall explore the city of Caen on foot. This town boasts of two abbeys: the Abbey Aux Hommes and the Abbey aux Dames. It was precisely here that William the Conqueror chose to reside. The soul of this historically rich city today is found nestled in the ancient quarters of its centre with narrow streets lined with lively shops, a marina right in the heart of the city and an array of parks and gardens. The rest of the afternoon is free, where one can visit the Caen Memorial Museum (entrance extra); this peace memorial is a must-see, retelling an hour-by-hour account of D-Day.

Today’s full-day optional excursion will take us to a journey through the history of World War II. First, we shall stop at “The Pointe du Hoc”, 90 feet high cliffs, where 225 Rangers landed on June 6, 1944. We shall later visit one of the D-Day Beaches – Omaha Beach, second beach from the west among the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II. We will continue our day of remembrance and stop at Colleville sue Mer to visit the American Cemetry overlooking Omaha Beach, which contains over 9,000 white crosses perfectly aligned on 170 acres.

We shall check-out from our hotel, and board our coach to Paris Orly Airport. On our way, we will make a stop in the town of Giverny, once home to impressionist mastermind Claude Monet. We will visit the beautiful gardens and charming stone farmhouse (entrance extra) where Claude Monet lived and worked. We get the change to walk all through his flower-filled gardens, visiting his painting studio, and walk around his waterlily pond. We will then be transferred to Orly airport for our return KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 8.55pm and arriving in Malta at 11.35pm.