See chateaux, cathedrals, abbeys, medieval towns, beach resorts and casinos and sample incredible food, local crafts and costumes as you explore these two picturesque regions of France.
St. Joseph's College, New York, is not officially sponsoring this trip or any aspect of it and disclaims all liability in connection with it.
| DAY 1 | MONDAY, JULY 13 | DEPARTURE | |
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Depart from JFK with Air France flight AF 007 leaving at 7:00 pm. Check-in at Terminal One should be 3 hours prior to departure. | |||
| DAY 2 | TUESDAY, JULY 14 | ROUEN | |
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Arrive Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Meet your coach and escort and proceed to Normandy. En route, stop along the River Seine at Les Andelys. | |||
| DAY 3 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 | ROUEN | |
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Morning visit of Rouen: guided walking tour. Afternoon free. | |||
| DAY 4 | THURSDAY, JULY 16 | HONFLEUR | |
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Drive along Normandy's "Cote Fleurie" and visit its small beach resorts: Cabourg, Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur. | |||
| DAY 5 | FRIDAY, JULY 17 | HONFLEUR | |
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Full day guided tour of the Landing Beaches: "D Day" and World War II memories, then Caen, Bayeux and its Tapestry. Enjoy a visit to a cheese factory. | |||
| DAY 6 | SATURDAY, JULY 18 | SAINT MALO | |
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Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel claimed for centuries by both Normandy and Brittany as theirs: guided walking tour of the Abbey and free time for lunch and browsing on the rock. Continue to Saint Malo via Cancale and the Pointe du Grouin. | |||
| DAY 7 | SUNDAY, JULY 19 | SAINT MALO | |
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Morning guided tour includes the Castle and the Historical Museum. Afternoon free. | |||
| DAY 8 | MONDAY, JULY 20 | SAINT MALO | |
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Full day excursion along the Emerald Coast: charming Dinard, historical Dinan and panoramic Cap Frehel. | |||
| DAY 9 | TUESDAY, JULY 21 | VANNES | |
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Depart for Rennes: visit this medieval city known for its art and history. Continue to Rochefort-en-Terre, Carnac and its megaliths and Vannes, the keystone of the Golf of Morbihan. | |||
| DAY 10 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 | VANNES | |
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Full day excursion to Quimper, Pont Aven and Concarneau. Enjoy a short cruise on the Odet River. | |||
| DAY 11 | THURSDAY, JULY 23 | CHARTRES | |
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Leave Vannes for Angers. Visit the Chateau and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Afternoon drive to Chartres. | |||
| DAY 12 | FRIDAY, JULY 24 | RETURN | |
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Morning city tour including the Cathedral until it is time to leave for Charles de Gaulle airport for the departure of Air France flight AF 004 at 8:45pm. | |||
The exact timing of these flights is subject to change and will be reconfirmed.
Check-in at the airport should be 3 hours prior to departure time.
| DATE | FLIGHT NO: | FROM | TO | DEP | ARR | |
| JUL 13 | AF 007 | JFK | PARIS | 07:00 PM | 08:35 AM | +1 |
| JUL 23 | AF 004 | PARIS | JFK | 08:45 PM | 10:50 PM |
All participants are required to have a valid passport and provide proof of medical insurance.
This price includes:
This price does not include:
Possible price adjustment if group has less than 25 passengers.
Every American citizen needs a passport valid until January 10, 2010. A green card is compulsory for returning to the US.
Registration online:
(click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if
available, along with the optional travel insurance amount to:
Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Registration by mail:
All registrations for this trip should be submitted online
Deposit: $500.00 by check only is due immediately upon your registration.
Balance due no later than May 8, 2009
After May 8, 2009 full payment is due with registration.
All check payments to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Your deposit secures your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers. It must be sent with a copy of your passport, the registration form and the optional travel insurance premium, should you choose to purchase it.
Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and Master Card. Since Merchant fees are not included in the package
price, a 3.5% supplement applies if you wish to pay by credit card.
Cancellation:
All cancellations must be received in writing. The following penalties will apply:
These policies will be strictly applied.
In case of cancellation due to medical emergency, penalties will be covered under ACCESS AMERICA travel insurance which may be purchased at an additional cost. Pre-existing conditions are covered only if insurance has been submitted and paid for with your deposit.
We strongly recommend that you avail yourself of travel insurance as protection against penalties as well as baggage damage and travel delays. Without insurance, if you cancel your trip within a few days of the departure date, the total value of the trip will not be refunded. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered only if the insurance registration has been submitted within 14 days of sending your deposit.
Please check with Celestial Voyagers for insurance plans and premiums, or refer to our insurance page for additional information. Premiums are subject to change without notice.
To purchase your travel insurance from Access America:
If your documents have to be sent individually, you must submit your request for this service in writing and supply your address. Somebody will need to be home to sign to receive the package and a $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee applies.
For more details on the program or for additional information, please contact:
Sister Joan Ryan
Phone: 631-447-3231
All travel arrangements are made by:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc..
Francoise, Leigh or Susy
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Email: susy@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703