After checking in at Maison Astor, ease into Paris with a relaxed stroll to [Parc Monceau](https://www.google.com/search?q=Parc+Monceau+Create+Itinerary+for+Paris+including+options+for+casual+lunches+%26+dinners%2C+must+see+sightseeing.+Organize+meals+and+sights+by+the+areas+we+are+in.+Include+these+planned+events+in+the+itinerary%3A+Sunday%2C+June+21+arrive+at+CDG+airport+at+11%3A20+then+shuttle%2FUber+to+Maison+Astor+Hilton+Hotel+check+in.+Ideas+for+lunch+%26+sightseeing+nearby.+6%3A00-7%3A00+pm+Horse+%26+Carriage+ride.+Dinner+nearby.+10%3A00-11%3A00+pm+Seine+River+Sunset+champagne+cruise.+Monday+June+22%2C+go+to+Paris+EST+train+station+for+7%3A39-8%3A20+am+train+ride+to+Reims.+9%3A00-6%3A00+pm+champagne+tour+excursion+of+Reims+%26+Epernay+regions.+Return+to+Paris+via+train+at+7%3A00-7%3A45pm.+Ideas+for+dinner+nearby+upon+return.+Tuesday%2C+June+23%2C+7%3A00am-7%3A00+pm+Normandy+Tour+excursion.+Ideas+for+dinner+nearby+upon+return.+Wednesday%2C+June+24%2C+10-11%3A00+am+tour+of+Notre+Dame+Cathedral.+Lunch+nearby.+Afternoon+include+Arc+de+Triomphe+rooftop+climb+%26+suggestions+for+other+sightseeing+in+the+afternoon.+4%3A00-6%3A00+pm+Eiffel+Tower+Summit+Tour.+Suggestions+for+sights+to+see+after.+Then+9%3A00-11%3A00%2C+Sunset+Dinner+at+Eiffel+Tower.+Thursday%2C+June+25th+checkout+hotel+and+Shuttle%2FUber+to+CDG+for+flight+to+US+official+site) for people-watching among its classical statues and shaded alleys, then wander down to the nearby Avenue Hoche and Place de l'Étoile for your first views of Parisian boulevards. Enjoy a casual lunch option at the classic bistro Le Petit Riche or the neighborhood favorite Carette (perfect for light sandwiches and pastries), and pop into Galeries Lafayette Haussmann for a quick browse of French fashions and a rooftop coffee with a skyline view to set the tone for the evening's carriage ride and Seine cruise.
Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the nearby golden-age charm of Place de la Madeleine, popping into the iconic chocolatier La Maison du Chocolat for a tasting and then wandering down to Rue Royale to browse chic boutiques and perfumeries. Pause for a casual late-afternoon apéritif and light bites on the terrace of Café de la Paix or choose the refined patisserie Fauchon for macarons, then return to the hotel to freshen up before your evening carriage ride and sunset cruise.
As twilight settles, take a romantic horse-drawn carriage tour beginning near Place Vendôme, winding past the glittering facades of the Opéra Garnier and down historic boulevards before disembarking near Pont Neuf for photo ops. After your 6:00-7:00 pm ride, savor a casual dinner at the classic brasserie Le Grand Colbert or opt for fresh seafood at Le Duc, then glide on a 10:00-11:00 pm Seine sunset champagne cruise departing from Port de la Bourdonnais, toasting as the city's monuments-especially the illuminated Eiffel Tower-sparkle on the water.
Rise early and make your way to Gare de l'Est to catch the 7:39-8:20 am train; grab a strong coffee and a fresh croissant at Maison Pradier inside the station before boarding. On arrival in Reims, begin with a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Reims Cathedral followed by a cellar tour and tasting at the historic maison Taittinger or Veuve Clicquot, then stroll the sunlit Place Royale and pick up picnic provisions at the famed gourmet market Marché Boulingrin before your full-day Champagne circuit continues into Épernay.
After a morning of cathedral and cellar visits, linger in Reims with a relaxed lunch and tasting at Les Crayères' more casual brasserie or sample regional plates and champagnes on the sunny terrace of Le Jardin Les Crayères, then take a guided stroll through the elegant Avenue de la Marne to admire the grand Champagne houses' Belle Époque facades. In the late afternoon, transfer to Épernay to walk the famed Avenue de Champagne, pop into a family-run négociant like Champagne Mercier for a barrel-vault tour and tasting, and finish with a panoramic vineyard viewpoint at the nearby hillside of Mont Bernon before returning to Gare de l'Est for your evening train back to Paris.
After your return to Paris, unwind with a relaxed neighborhood dinner in the 10th arrondissement at the warm, rustic Le Verre Volé, where natural wines and seasonal small plates pair perfectly with recounting vineyard highlights; alternatively, enjoy a refined bistro meal at Buvette Gastrothèque for classic French comfort. Finish the night with a digestif at the intimate cocktail bar Little Red Door or a leisurely stroll along the nearby lit canal to absorb the Parisian evening atmosphere before heading back to Maison Astor.
Depart Paris early and travel toward Normandy, beginning your day with a guided stop at the solemn Pointe du Hoc cliffs to walk the preserved bunkers and feel the scale of the Allied landings, then continue to Omaha Beach for a reflective shoreline walk and visits to the poignant [American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer](https://www.abmc.gov/) where thousands of white crosses overlook the sea. finish the morning with a short audio-guided stop at Arromanches-les-Bains to see the remnants of the Mulberry harbour and visit the D-Day Museum for maps, film, and artifacts that bring the morning's sites into sharp historical focus.
After the morning's moving battlefield visits, spend the afternoon exploring the charming coastal town of Bayeux-walk the medieval streets to see the Bayeux Cathedral, then visit the extraordinary [Bayeux Tapestry Museum](https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en) for its vivid 11th-century narrative. Finish with a relaxed late-afternoon stop at Port-en-Bessin to watch fishing boats come in, enjoy fresh oysters or a seafood platter at Le Bouche à Oreille, and take a quiet coastal stroll before the coach returns to Paris.
After returning toward Paris, linger in the Norman countryside with a twilight stop at the picturesque fishing village of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue to stroll its harbor, watch local boats come in, and sample warm, buttery mussels at La Ferme des Mottes. Conclude the day with a cozy late dinner in the historic port of Honfleur, dining riverside at L'Homme de Bois while savoring freshly caught seafood and recounting the day's history-filled sites before the coach heads back to the city.
Begin with a quiet morning stroll through the historic Île Saint-Louis, stopping for a classic ice cream at Berthillon before crossing to explore the archaeological crypt beneath Parvis de Notre-Dame and the surrounding medieval lanes. Continue to the nearby Sainte-Chapelle to marvel at its stained-glass jewel-box chapel, then enjoy a late-morning brunch on a sunny terrace at Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole, soaking in Gothic vistas as you prepare for your afternoon climbs and summit visit.
After lunch, cross over to the elegant west of Paris for a rooftop climb up Arc de Triomphe-take time on the terrace to trace the radiating avenues and spot the glass pyramid of the Louvre in the distance-then stroll down the famed Avenue des Champs-Élysées, pausing at the stylish Palais de la Découverte for a quick scientific curiosity or the designer boutiques and cafés along the way. For a quieter contrast, detour into the shaded gardens of Square Marigny or the art-filled Musée Jacquemart-André for late-afternoon French portraiture before making your way toward your 4:00-6:00 pm Eiffel Tower Summit tour.
After your Eiffel Summit experience, wander through the elegant lawns of Jardins du Trocadéro for prime twilight views, then cross the Seine to sample contemporary French cuisine at the intimate Les Ombres, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the illuminated tower while you dine. Finish the night with a nightcap at the rooftop bar Le Perchoir du 11ème (or its Seine-facing counterpart Terrass'' Hotel Rooftop Bar for a skyline perspective), lingering over cocktails as Paris sparkles beneath you.
After a relaxed checkout, enjoy a final Parisian breakfast at Pierre Hermé (perfect for rose and pistachio pastries) or the nearby neighborhood favorite La Terrasse du Parc for coffee with a view of [Parc Monceau](https://www.google.com/search?q=Parc+Monceau+Create+Itinerary+for+Paris+including+options+for+casual+lunches+%26+dinners%2C+must+see+sightseeing.+Organize+meals+and+sights+by+the+areas+we+are+in.+Include+these+planned+events+in+the+itinerary%3A+Sunday%2C+June+21+arrive+at+CDG+airport+at+11%3A20+then+shuttle%2FUber+to+Maison+Astor+Hilton+Hotel+check+in.+Ideas+for+lunch+%26+sightseeing+nearby.+6%3A00-7%3A00+pm+Horse+%26+Carriage+ride.+Dinner+nearby.+10%3A00-11%3A00+pm+Seine+River+Sunset+champagne+cruise.+Monday+June+22%2C+go+to+Paris+EST+train+station+for+7%3A39-8%3A20+am+train+ride+to+Reims.+9%3A00-6%3A00+pm+champagne+tour+excursion+of+Reims+%26+Epernay+regions.+Return+to+Paris+via+train+at+7%3A00-7%3A45pm.+Ideas+for+dinner+nearby+upon+return.+Tuesday%2C+June+23%2C+7%3A00am-7%3A00+pm+Normandy+Tour+excursion.+Ideas+for+dinner+nearby+upon+return.+Wednesday%2C+June+24%2C+10-11%3A00+am+tour+of+Notre+Dame+Cathedral.+Lunch+nearby.+Afternoon+include+Arc+de+Triomphe+rooftop+climb+%26+suggestions+for+other+sightseeing+in+the+afternoon.+4%3A00-6%3A00+pm+Eiffel+Tower+Summit+Tour.+Suggestions+for+sights+to+see+after.+Then+9%3A00-11%3A00%2C+Sunset+Dinner+at+Eiffel+Tower.+Thursday%2C+June+25th+checkout+hotel+and+Shuttle%2FUber+to+CDG+for+flight+to+US+official+site); pack any last-minute souvenirs from Marché Poncelet just a short walk away. Allow time for a comfortable shuttle or Uber to Charles de Gaulle, leaving the hotel around 10:00-11:00 to accommodate traffic and airport check-in-if you have extra time at CDG, stretch your legs with a quick browse of French wines and chocolates at La Maison du Voyageur in Terminal 2 before your flight home.
If your flight allows a later departure, enjoy a final unhurried Parisian afternoon with a light stroll to Marché Poncelet's nearby cafés for a last savory tartine, then linger over coffee and people-watching at the elegant terrace of Café Pouchkine. Before your shuttle or Uber, pop into the charming bookshop Librairie Jousseaume for one last Paris souvenir and, time permitting, take a short scenic detour through the leafy paths of Square Lamartine to relax under the trees before you head to Charles de Gaulle.
If your flight departs late enough to linger, enjoy a final unhurried aperitif on the terrace of Hôtel Plaza Athénée's Bar for one last view of elegant Parisian facades, then wander a few blocks to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré for last-minute luxury window shopping and a stop at Maison de la Truffe to pick up a travel-safe savory souvenir. Finish with an easy Seine-side stroll through Promenade des Berges to stretch your legs before taking your booked shuttle or Uber to CDG, leaving plenty of time for airport formalities.