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Go Ahead Tours Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
From the beauty of the City of Lights to somber reminders of World War II, retrace a few chapters in France's captivating history.
Average Customer Rating:
(22 Reviews) 22
11 out of 11 100% of customers would recommend this tour.
Customer Reviews for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
Review 1 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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4
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5
Tour Director
5
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Leisurely
Challenging
by SHURN |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:ON
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by SHURN |
November 3, 2011
Town and Country France
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From the glamour of Paris to the sombre beaches of Normandy and the Chateaux of the Loire Valley, this tour provided something for everyone's taste.
Our Tour Director, Brian was dela de l'excellence
Highly recommend this tour.
Our Tour Director, Brian was dela de l'excellence
Highly recommend this tour.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+8points
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Review 2 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by BOSWELR |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:04/12/2012
Location:FL
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by BOSWELR |
May 5, 2012
Absolutely a Fantastic Tour
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One of the best trips I've taken. Our tour guide Thierry was great, he took care of everything and was very knowledgeable. Thierry even took a group of us who extended our stay on an extra walking tour of Montmartre. Touring the Normandy Coast was thrilling, I enjoyed every little city we visited and could not tell you which is my favorite. This was my second trip with Go Ahead and I WILL be taking another. Thank you for a wonderful time in France.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Experienced Travelers
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Review 3 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by BLINDBOE1 |
Number of past tours:13
Traveled on:04/12/2012
Location:MO
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by BLINDBOE1 |
May 5, 2012
a small shadow
The only flaw in this trip was that we were not met at the airport upon arrival. Everything else was first-rate.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 4 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MFMVOM |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:MD
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by MFMVOM |
November 7, 2011
Paris Normandy and Brittany
Nice accomodations - excursions were interesting - meals served were delicious - nice to not have all meals provided - that gave us an opportunity to eat light or more formally or just take time exploring instead of spending time in a restaurant - Our Director, Brian was so well informed and enthusiastic, respectful and polite. I will definitely travel with Go Ahead in the future.
+5points
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Review 5 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by MOHRSTREET |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:PA
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by MOHRSTREET |
November 2, 2011
Very nice trip, very historic
We enjoyed the trip. It was great to have a group of only 21 people. Made things very manageable and everything went smoothly. Our main criticism is that the hotel at the gare de leon in Paris was not a good location and there were too many tour groups there. It was very difficult to get breakfast and we had difficulty getting a clean table. Also not much food was left because of the amount of people. When a group is small like ours was , there is no need to book such a large hotel that caters to large groups.
Also, our dinner in the Loire Valley at the hotel was below French standards and the quantity was spartan.. Our first dinner in Paris was very good and the restaurant staff was attentive. However, our last dinner in Paris was a disappointment. The staff seemed to rush us, the tables were not set completely, they were vacuuming the floor while we we eating, and it seemed like they couldn' wait to get rid of us.
Also, our dinner in the Loire Valley at the hotel was below French standards and the quantity was spartan.. Our first dinner in Paris was very good and the restaurant staff was attentive. However, our last dinner in Paris was a disappointment. The staff seemed to rush us, the tables were not set completely, they were vacuuming the floor while we we eating, and it seemed like they couldn' wait to get rid of us.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+6points
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Review 6 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JMCHALE3 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:10/06/2011
Location:MI
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JMCHALE3 |
October 28, 2011
Tour Director Made the Trip!
Brian was the best! He made the trip for all of us. Loved the small group of 21
participants. Did not like the lst floor front hotel rooms.
participants. Did not like the lst floor front hotel rooms.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture
+4points
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Review 7 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by PTIRIOLO1 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:09/29/2011
Location:CT
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by PTIRIOLO1 |
October 23, 2011
One of our best trips, tour director was great!
Paris at night is a must see. Notre dame and the louvre was fantastic. D-day beaches very moving and solemn. All americans should see the American cemetery. What our gi's sacrificed for freedom can't be put in words!
Recommended for: Art, History, & Culture
+3points
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Review 8 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by CHORLEYLODGE |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/29/2011
Location:MI
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by CHORLEYLODGE |
October 21, 2011
Paris Normandy& the Loire Valley
Loved the trip and people. Only negative was I always found myself wishing for more time at each stop.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers
+3points
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Review 9 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by CFLYNN312 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:5/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:MA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by CFLYNN312 |
September 20, 2011
Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley
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We had an absolutely fabulous time with Brian our guide and our group of wonderful people. I would recommend this trip to anyone and I would travel anywhere with the same group.
Recommended for: Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 10 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:09/16/2010
Location:NJ
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by Anonymous |
November 7, 2010
Paris and the Normandy Coast
This was the best tour vacation that me and my wife have ever experienced. The tour director had an outstanding knowledge of art, architecture, French history and of the entire region that we visited. In addition to the scheduled stops, he was able to fit in several short visits to quaint towns in the Normandy region. One highlight of the trip was the daily drives through the most bucolic farmlands and pastures, with the hedgerows and dappled sunlight accentuating the fields, that we have ever seen. Some of the most memorable experiences were visits to the D-Day beaches ( both Omaha and Gold beach) and the American cemetery at Colleville-su-Mer, the Caen Peace Museum with its split screen videos of both the allied and German D-Day experiences at various times of the day , the charming walled city of St. Malo and the drive through the Loire valley. Another exciting day was spent visiting the ancient monastery at Mt. St. Michel, a somewhat arduous climb of several hundred steps and a long walk on a cobblestone path ( which my wife handled without difficulty, one year after major foot surgery and 2 knee replacements!). A highlight of our time in Paris (we had visited previously) was a visit to the Musee d'Orsay and lunch in its Versaille-like dining room.
Recommended for: Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+30points
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Review 11 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
Overall Rating
Tour Value
3
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by DYOUTS2 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/16/2010
Location:HI
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by DYOUTS2 |
November 5, 2010
interesting
i like the way the french live
Recommended for: Art, History, & Culture
-1point
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Review 12 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by SHALL198 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:5/6/2010
Location:FL
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by SHALL198 |
September 5, 2010
Paris & Normandy, a feast for the senses
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Paris and the Normandy Coast allowed my wife and I to see the beautiful city of Paris, hear the surf on the beaches of Normandy, touch history with beautiful cathedrals throughout the regions, and smell and taste the wonderful food of France.
We were inspired at the American Cemetery at Normandy. The enchanted beauty Le Mont Saint-Michel rising out of the tidal island left us breathless. And the food, what can you say about fresh French food? Every meal was excellent and we were never disappointed or left hungry.
Our travel companions became friends as we explored the region together. Our tour director, Thierry Delahousse, was outstanding. He took us off the typical tourist path and helped us to enjoy France and her people.
We left France we new friends and many memories. We also left with over 1,900 photographs! Many of these were put to music and placed on a DVD so we could share our experience with our friends and relatives.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+26points
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Review 13 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by FCOWAN2 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:10/15/2008
Location:WA
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by FCOWAN2 |
August 5, 2010
Paris and The Normandy Coast
One of the advantages of this trip was the small size (17) of our group. We were accomodated quickly and able to enjoy smalller resturants and other events that a larger group would find difficult. Our tour guide RJ did a great job of expanding our small group experiences.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Food & Wine, First Time Travelers, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Experienced Travelers
+13points
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Review 14 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by KYECHOUT1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:05/06/2010
Location:CO
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by KYECHOUT1 |
August 4, 2010
Sold on Go Ahead
I've always done all the research and planned my own trips. Friends asked me to come along on the Paris/Normandy Coast trip this last May and I decided to give my first group tour a try. I was more than pleased! The itinerary was excellent and provided a nice pace between group touring and leisure touring time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided more information than I could have researched on my own. I sat back and relaxed and enjoyed every minute of being "taken care of." Way to go Go Ahead. I'll be booking with you again. Kathy
Recommended for: Active Travelers, First Time Travelers, Art, History, & Culture
+13points
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Review 15 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MANDERSON142 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:07/10/2009
Location:CO
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by MANDERSON142 |
July 22, 2010
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Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Relaxing Retreat, Experienced Travelers
-4points
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Review 16 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by FMURPHY12 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:03/18/2010
Location:MD
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by FMURPHY12 |
July 20, 2010
So far best trip we have taken with Go-Ahead
The sites, food and wine on this tour were excellent. Beyond all expectations. The accommodations were absolutely immaculate and the staff at each and every hotel were gracious and friendly and more than helpful. Our tour guide, Susanne Danks was absolutely the most knowledgeable, funny, and helpful with everything and everywhere we went. She went out of her way to make our trip one of the best. Her personality is unmatched and her knowledge of all things French was awesome. The configuration of the Paris and Normandy Coast trip could not have been better.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Food & Wine, Experienced Travelers
+16points
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Review 17 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
3
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by HHOPLA |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:05/01/2009
Location:CA
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by HHOPLA |
July 20, 2010
One of our favorites.
The hotels were very good and centrally located. Mostly, I highly recommend Go Ahead as the tour company that gives you the most for your value.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Food & Wine, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Relaxing Retreat, Experienced Travelers
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JHEFFNER6 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:07/09/2008
Location:TX
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JHEFFNER6 |
July 15, 2010
A Great Way to Celebrate!
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My husband and I celebrate milestones in our lives by traveling to new places and sharing in the experience. We chose this tour because it offered a little bit of everything--modern cities as well as medieval towns, monuments both inspiring and thought-provoking, fine cuisine and regional specialties, breathtaking landscapes as well as seascapes, and much, much more. We left France after twelve days feeling that we really had a sense of the French way of life. Magnifique!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Experienced Travelers
+18points
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Review 19 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by TMILLER97 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:05/06/2010
Location:NJ
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by TMILLER97 |
July 15, 2010
Memorable Trip
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The trip to Normandy and Brittany was a memorable one. The group we were with was a good group of people and our tour director was very knowledgeable. A real gem of the trip was the visit to Saint-Malo in Brittany, a treasure of a walled city on the seaside.
Recommended for: Anniversary Trips, First Time Travelers, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture
+9points
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Review 20 for Normandy, Paris & the Loire Valley
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Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by RKerber1 |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:07/10/2009
Location:TX
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by RKerber1 |
July 15, 2010
More on American History at Normandy Coast
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Recommended for: Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Relaxing Retreat, Art, History, & Culture
0points
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