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August 18 – Depart the USA
Depart the USA on your international overnight flight.

August 19 – Arrive in Paris
Arrive in Paris and be transferred to the beautiful Amadeus Diamond

August 20 – Conflans St. Honorine
Visit Van Gogh’s tomb at Auvers-sur-Oise village,
and view Auberge Ravoux.
A place of inspiration for painters like Vincent van Gogh, Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, Charles-François Daubigny,
and many others—

August 21 – Rouen
Walking tour of Rouen, medieval town, Cathedral, and Joan of Arc Church.  Thecapital of Normandy, situated on a bend of the Seine River, was the second most important city in France during the Middle Ages, thanks to its harbor and thriving trade.

August 22 – Le Havre
An Unforgettable Day Along the D-Day Beaches –  Begin your day with a visit to Pointe du Hoc, a strategic site fortified by German troops during World War II.  This location was the scene of the American Rangers’ landing
operations in June 1944.  Pointe du Hoc offers breathtaking views of the ocean and serves as a significant
memorial commemorating the bravery of the soldiers who fought there.  Next, head to Omaha Beach, one of the most
famous Normandy landing beaches. It was here that Allied forces suffered significant human losses during
Operation Overlord. A visit to Omaha Beach is a poignant experience that allows you to understand the scale of the
sacrifices made for freedom.  Today, the beach is a place of reflection and remembrance, marked by numerous
monuments and memorials.
Close to Omaha Beach is the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
This American cemetery is a vast necropolis that holds the graves of thousands of American soldiers who
fell during the Battle of Normandy. The site also features a modern visitor center, where interactive exhibits, films,
and presentations share the personal stories of the soldiers and recount the events of D-Day. Visiting the American
Cemetery is a solemn and moving moment that honors the memory of the heroes of World War II. 
August 23 – Le Havre
La Havre, (Church of Saint Joseph and Town of Auguste Perret), is the largest city in Normandy. It is nicknamed
by its inhabitants as an allusion to LA and Los Angeles. Founded by King François I in 1517, the harbor developed
rapidly due to trade with the New World and North Africa.

August 24 – Les Andelys and Vernon
In Les Andelys, between Paris and Rouen, Château Gaillard overlooks one of the most beautiful meanders
of the river Seine. Built by Richard the Lionheart in 1198, it barred the river Seine before Rouen to protect
the Duchy of Normandy. After the death of Richard the Lionheart in 1199, his brother, John Lackland, inherited it.

August 25 – Paris
Those who did not participate in the Paris Pre-Tour will have a panoramic tour of Paris:
Panoramic tour of the Capital to include, Place de la Concorde, Tuileries, the Louvre,  Saint-Louis Island,
Luxembourg Gardens and Palace,  Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Elysée Palace, Madeleine church, Opéra Garnier House,
rue dela Paix, Vendôme Square and much more.

August 26 -Return to the USA or begin the Switzerland Extension