The Best of France's Loire Valley and Normandy - Past Travelers' Reviews

This was my fourth trip with Pam and Sam and certainly one of the very best. The sites we visited were breathtaking in their beauty and historical significance. The hotels we stayed in were charming and their service was excellent. The restaurants we ate at were spectacular, in their cuisine and their atmosphere. And our guide, Cid, was terrific; he was knowledgeable and funny and a delight.

I did not expect to be so moved and disturbed by our day spent at the D-Day beaches. Our guide for this was fascinating and brought the history to life. As a perfect contrast I loved seeing Giverny and the gorgeous gardens there

I have always found that Pam and Sam's tours are the most imaginative and interesting and their choices of hotels and restaurants are unique.

Anita Goss , May 2019

All tour guides were excellent and top-notch! Cid was very personable and a joy to be around. The Normandy beaches guide, Pierre, was a story-telling whiz! He made us feel like we were there storming the beach! Thomas at the Domaine de la Noblaie was wonderful. The Ackerman Cellars gal was terrific, too!

Excellent tour as always - love Pam and what she and her crew put together! Always recommend to fellow travelers!

Rex and Deborah Eaton,  May 2019

Wonderful trip ...lovely hotels and charming locations. Normandy was a highlight....as well as Monet’s garden....lots of walking through stunning castles and gardens....also the visit to Étretat—loved that.

Johanna Campbell,  May 2019

This trip was the perfect itinerary! 4 days in the Loire Valley with its fabulous chateaux and wine and 4 days in Normandy with a trip to the DDay Beaches and another day at Monet’s Garden. We especially enjoyed Cid, our French speaking guide. We appreciated his wealth of knowledge and his entertaining personality!

We say this every time we travel with Tuscany Tours: even if you have already visited a location on the tour, it is so worthwhile to do it with Tuscany Tours! It is all about the experiences they create! That is what makes them so special.

Marie & William Buchholz,  May 2019

I did not have to organize moving from place to place or the tour guides. The hotels were lovely. The proprietors of the hotels were a pleasure. I was so impressed Regis gave us a gift as we left. Francois in Honfleur had the best sense of humor. Pierre was a fount of information in Normandy.

It was nice to have varied start times which offered some more relaxed mornings. The bus was comfortable. The drivers were great. I enjoyed the chateaus, the food, da Vinci's staircase and Monet's gardens.

Cindy and Lee Browning,  May 2019