Updated Plans
I’ve been bad and ignoring the pre-trip portion of this trip report. Having two young Rhodesian Ridgebacks will do that to you as they take up most of my free time nowadays. At least they are cute. They are training for lots of great things.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019
1:30PM - Leave Work
2:15PM - Drive to Miami - we debated on hiring a car versus parking at the airport. Parking should be around $323. Getting a hired car is about $150 each way. We may still change our minds.
4:30PM - Check In For Flight (Terminal South)
...our flight should be in the south terminal, usually concourse H
...we’ll grab dinner at either Bongos, Budweiser Brewhouse, or La Pausa, at least this terminal has a lot more options than we did for Italy when in courcouse E where our only option was Pizza Hut post security.
7:40PM - Depart Miami, Florida
...we have duo seats towards the back of the plane so no sharing space with others in our little area
...we’ll be served dinner & breakfast on the plane
...hopefully we get some sleep!
Thursday, September 5th, 2019 - Versailles
10:40AM - Arrival in Paris, France
...get through customs/luggage pick up
12:00PM - Meet Tauck Driver
2:00PM - Arrive at Trianon Palace Versailles
...we aren’t planning on doing much upon arrival. Get settled in the room, take a shower to get un-planed, probably take a nap if we do what we may for dinner. Explore the hotel and surrounding area.
Dinner - I attempted to get Gordon Ramsay Au Trianon but they are currently booked for this date. It's the 2nd day of opening after their remodel so I’m sure that isn’t helping availability! I am able to get the Chef’s Table but it starts at 7:30PM which means it will go until 11:30PM for dinner. I'm not sure I will keep it as its a minimum 700 Euro Experience. If we do it - we will cancel most reservations at Disneyland Paris and do just counter service there.
If not, we’ll eat at Terr’Ice Moet as it’s a pop up that is currently going on at the bar there has small plates and champagne that opens at 5PM. We don’t want to do La Veranda as I feel that will be close to what is offered to us the next evening at our welcome dinner.
Friday, September 6th, 2019 - Versailles
7:00AM - Wake Up
9:00AM - Versailles Palace opens
...we’ll start in the Palace and then head to the gardens
11:30AM - Ore - Ducasse au Chateau de Versailles
...after lunch we’ll do the estate of Trianon
...relax at hotel in late afternoon
6:00PM - Tauck Welcome Reception & Dinner
Saturday, September 7th, 2019 - Loire Valley
Morning:
...visit International Strained-Glass Centre
...visit Chartres’ Gothic cathedral
Lunch: On our own in Chartres
Afternoon:
...head to Chateau de Rochecotte & settle into hotel room
Evening:
...Chateau de Champchevrier reception, dinner and hunting hound demonstration in full regalia
Sunday, September 8th, 2019 - Loire Valley
Morning:
...Chateau de Langeais
Afternoon:
...Lunch & Wine Tasting at Le Moulin Bleu in Bourgueil
...Chateau Villandry
Evening:
...dinner with Tauck Group
Monday, September 9th, 2019 - Port du Crouesty
Morning:
...visit Chateau d’Angers (Apocalypse Tapestry)
Afternoon:
...check into Miramar La Cigale - Hotel Thalasso & Spa
...dinner with Tauck Group
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 - Port du Crouesty
Morning:
...walking tour of Le Petit Mont
...sightseeing cruise along Golfe du Morbihan
...Rochefort-en-Terre visit
Afternoon:
...on our own in Port du Crouesty
...most likely laundry time
Evening:
...dinner on our own (tbd)
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 - St. Malo
Morning:
...walking tour in Brittany
...visit Cathedral & Promenade de la Gareene in Vannes
Afternoon:
...visit Chateau Josselin
...visit Doll Museum
...settle into Le Grand Hotel des Thermes
Evening:
...dinner with Tauck group
Thursday, September 12th, 2019 - St. Malo
Morning:
...visit Abbey of Mont-St-Michel
Afternoon:
...walking tour of La Ville Intro-Muros
Evening:
...dinner on our own (tbd)
Friday, September 13th, 2019 - Deauville
Morning:
...visit Bayeux Tapestry
Afternoon:
...lunch & visit at Le Memorial de Caen
...visit Peace Museum
...settle into Hotel Le Normandy Barriere
Evening:
...dinner with Tauck group
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 - Deauville
Morning:
...visit beaches of Normandy
...private collection of WWII memorability (local expert)
Afternoon:
...visit Pointe du Hoc
...Ohama Beach
...American Military Cemetery
Evening:
...dinner on our own
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 - Rouen/Paris
Morning:
...travel to Rouen
...Church of Ste. Joan of Arc
Afternoon:
...visit to Giverny/gardens of Monet
...Check In & Get Settled at Le Meurice
Evening:
...Dinner with Tauck Group
Monday, September 16th, 2019 - Paris
Morning:
...highlights of Paris tour (Eiffel, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, whatever they replace Notre Dame with)
Afternoon:
...walking tour of Paris
Evening:
...After hours tour at Musee du Louvre
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 - Paris
Morning:
...Visit Mosee d’Orsay
...visit Gare d’Orsay
Afternoon:
...on our own time (probably laundry again)
Evening:
...Seine River Dinner Cruise
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 - Paris
Need to find a catacombs Skip The Line tour to book that I can trust
Visit other landmarks missed
Attempt to see IT: Chapter 2 in English (aware there may be subtitles)
6:00PM - Le Jules Verne (Eiffel Tower)
Thursday, September 19th, 2019 - Paris/Disneyland Paris
Relaxing Morning
Bistro Lunch
1:30PM - Private Transfer Pickup at Hotel
3:00PM - Arrive @ Disneyland Paris
...check into Disneyland Hotel
…visit runDisney Expo (Disney Events Arena)
7:00PM - Dinner @ California Grill (Disneyland Hotel) or Counter Service around Disney Village
Friday, September 20th, 2019 - Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Park - 10AM to 9:30PM (EMH 8:30AM to 9:30AM)
Walt Disney Studios Park - 10AM to 6PM (EMH 8:30AM to 9:30AM)
Start at Disneyland Park at 8:30AM. Switch around lunch to Walt Disney Studios.
3:00PM - Remy’s (Walt Disney Studios Park)
8:00PM - Disneyland Paris 5K (Melissa)
Saturday, September 21st, 2019 - Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Park - 10AM to 10PM (EMH 9AM to 10AM)
Walt Disney Studios Park - 10AM to 9PM
7:00AM - Disneyland Paris 10K (Both)
Focus on Disneyland Park
Lunch - Lucky Nugget
5:00PM - Steakhouse (Disney Village)
Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 - Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Park - 10AM to 9PM
Walt Disney Studios Park - 10AM to 9PM (EMH 9AM to 10AM)
7:00AM - Disneyland Paris Half (Shaun)
Walt Disney Studios
Lunch - Booths for Rendez-vous Gourmand de Disneyland Paris
Evening, do any last rides we missed in either park
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 - Disneyland Paris
8:30AM - Magical Shuttle Leaving Disneyland Hotel (time could be off)
1:40PM - Leave Paris, France
5:10PM - Arrive Miami, Florida
...drive home
...be broke