France and Spain, Sept 26
30 Aug 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 · 30 nights
2 things to check
- No transport from Saint-Malo to Rives en Seine on Tue 8 Sep
- No transport from Rives en Seine to Rouen on Fri 11 Sep
MA MatthieuCA Catheryne
In transit
14:40
UA 990 · SFO → CDG 10:25 +1
E-ticket Matthieu: 0162116337895; Catheryne: 0162116337896
Seats not yet assigned. Bags must be checked and boarding passes obtained at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Nonrefundable fare (NONREF/0VALUAFTDPT).
Paris
31 Aug – 4 Sep · 4 nights
Mon31Aug
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15:00
Check in · Hôtel Keppler
★★★★
Address 10 Rue Kepler, Paris, FR
Phone 33-1-47206505
Nonrefundable — no refund for changes or cancellations. Pay at hotel: property fee $96.53 plus city tax EUR 8.45 per person per night. Buffet breakfast approx EUR 26 per person (not included). Airport shuttle available EUR 140 per vehicle one-way (max 3) — contact the property 72 hours before arrival to arrange pick-up. Room guaranteed to accommodate 2 guests. Pool open 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Tue1Sep
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19:15
Dinner at Le George
★
Green
Address 31 Av. George V, Paris, Ile-de-France 75008
Phone 01 49 52 72 09
Dress code Elegant and correct attire required; no pets
Reservation can no longer be canceled or modified online — contact the restaurant directly for changes. Credit card secured; no-show or late cancellation charge €75 per person.
Wed2Sep
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13:15
Notre-Dame Cathedral timed entry visit
Category sightseeing
Meeting point Forecourt, in front of the central portal, right-hand queue marked 'Reservations'
Bring the confirmation (printed or digital) plus ID card; QR code attached to the email. Entry not guaranteed beyond 20 minutes after the booked time. Minimize bags for security checks. 2 visitors, free of charge.
19:30
Dinner at Astrance
★
Address 32 Rue de Longchamp, 75016 Paris
Phone +33140508440
Dress code Appropriate dress required
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/ile-de-france/paris/restaurant/astrance
Credit card guarantee required; free cancellation up to 24h before, otherwise EUR 570 charge for no-show/late cancellation. Confirmation request sent by email and SMS the day before — must be confirmed to secure the table. Inform restaurant of any dietary restrictions.
Saint-Malo
4–8 Sep · 4 nights
Fri4Sep
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12:00
Check out · Hôtel Keppler
13:40
TGV INOUI 8087 · Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 → Saint-Malo
E-ticket as QR code in the SNCF Connect app (Tickets section) or downloadable PDF. Each ticket is name-specific. Platform access closes 2 minutes before departure; bring ID and label luggage. TGV INOUI luggage rules apply.
15:00
Check in · Grand Hôtel des Thermes
★★★★★
Address 100 Boulevard Hébert, Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, FR
Phone 33-299-407 543
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/hotels-stays/saint-malo/le-grand-hotel-des-thermes-8934
Nonrefundable — no refund for changes or cancellation. No check-in after 12:00 a.m. City tax of EUR 2.20 per person per night (~$41.20) payable at the hotel. Buffet breakfast approx EUR 28 per adult. Hotel offers airport/train station transfers (EUR 70 per person one-way) — must contact the property with arrival details before travel. Secured self parking EUR 19/day. Spa treatments and massages require advance reservation.
Rives en Seine
8–11 Sep · 3 nights
Rouen
11–14 Sep · 3 nights
Fri11Sep
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Check out · Matthieu's Parents
15:00
Check in · Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
Address 6-8 Rue du Donjon, Rouen, 76000
Phone +33 2 7764 5757
Credit card guarantee. Non-refundable: penalty of 849,00 EUR if cancelled or no-show. Rewards - CLUB stay option. 2 adults.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
14–18 Sep · 4 nights
Mon14Sep
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12:00
Check out · Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
12:11
OUIGO 7681 · Paris Montparnasse → St-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 16:41
Car 15
Board at least 5 minutes before departure. No bar car on OUIGO trains — bring your own food. Ticket exchangeable free of charge up to 30 min before departure. Tag each bag with your contact details.
16:00
Check in · Bizipoz Hotel
★★★★
Free cancellation until 2026-09-12
Address 11 Rue Marion Garay, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France, 64500
Rating source URL https://www.saint-jean-de-luz.com/en/sit/bizipoz-hotel/
Lead guest Matthieu Riou. Special requests: non-smoking room, large bed (subject to availability). Check-in after 16:00. Free cancellation until 2026-09-12 23:59 local; non-refundable from 2026-09-13. Card ••••1444 charged automatically on 2026-09-11.
Tue15Sep
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19:30
Dinner at Le Kaïku
★
Address 17 rue de la République, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Phone +33559261320
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/nouvelle-aquitaine/saint-jean-de-luz/restaurant/le-kaiku
Table may be reassigned if more than 20 minutes late without notice.
Wed16Sep
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09:30
Avis car rental — Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Biarritz Airport
MA
Company Avis
Vehicle Nissan Juke or Similar, manual transmission
Pickup instructions Pick up: Saint Jean de Luz Rail Station (GU3), Gare SNCF, Retour Parking G Maranon, Saint Jean De Luz, 64500 FR, tel (33) 5 59 26 76 66. Station hours: Sun 08:00-23:30; Mon-Fri 07:00-23:30; Sat 08:00-23:00. Drop-off: Biarritz Airport (BIQ), 11 Esplanade de l'Europe, Anglet, 64600 FR, tel (33) 5 59 23 67 92.
2450 km included; additional kilometers charged at €0.35/km. Rental options €30.00; surcharges/fees €62.14; taxes €168.83. Prepaid USD 1172.55 with a refund of USD -159.58 pending (3-10 business days). Bring a valid government-issued ID and driver's license; an International Driving Permit may be required in France. Consider adding flight details so Avis can hold the car if arrival is delayed.
Bilbao
18–23 Sep · 5 nights
Fri18Sep
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12:00
Check out · Bizipoz Hotel
15:00
Check in · The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
★★★★★
Address Alameda Mazarredo 61, Bilbao, Spain 48009
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/hotels-stays/bilbao/the-artist-grand-hotel-of-art-1271
Rate plan: The Artist Promotion with Breakfast. 100% prepayment, non-refundable, no modifications or cancellations. 5 nights, 2 adults. Daily rate EUR 442.17 with tax.
19:30
Dinner at Etxanobe-La despensa
Address Calle Juan Ajuriaguerra Kalea, 8, Bilbao
Phone +34944421071
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/en/pais-vasco/bilbao/restaurant/la-despensa-del-etxanobe
Restaurant asks to confirm attendance. Cancel or modify at least 24h in advance or a charge of 50€ per person (100€ total) applies. Table released 15 minutes after the reservation time if you don't arrive.
Sat19Sep
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13:30
Museo Guggenheim Bilbao - General Admission
Category museum
2 x General admission tickets. Printable PDF tickets attached to the confirmation email; also available for Apple/Google Wallet. Visit date/time can be modified via the link in the email. Contact: informacion@guggenheim-bilbao.eus
20:30
Dinner at Ola Martín Berasategui
★
Address Erribera Kalea, 13, 48005 Bilbao
Phone +34944652066
Preset menu: Menú Degustación Ola con Maridaje — €250.00 per person. Credit card required to guarantee the reservation; free cancellation up to 24 hours before, otherwise EUR 250 charge.
Sun20Sep
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15:30
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe timed entry
Category sightseeing
Meeting point Gaztelugatxe entry point (see ticket map); Bizkaibus stop Gaztelu Begi
Show ticket on mobile at the entry point, or print it with the booking code. Valid from 10 min before until 60 min after 15:30 — reservation is cancelled 60 minutes after the scheduled time if not used; notify if delayed more than 60 min. Path is very steep and physically demanding: wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear, bring water and sun cream. No toilets along the route — use those at the entry points. Public transport recommended (leave the car in Bermeo, Bakio or Bilbao; Bizkaibus to Gaztelu Begi). Entry to the hermitage is not guaranteed as it is usually closed. Protected natural area: pets on a leash only; no camping, climbing, fires or littering.
Santander
23–27 Sep · 4 nights
Wed23Sep
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12:00
Check out · The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
13:15
Lunch at Cenador de Amós
★★★
Address Plaza del Sol, s/n, 39793 Villaverde de Pontones
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/cantabria/villaverde-de-pontones/restaurant/cenador-de-amos
Colección Cantábrico tasting menu, €297. Card imprint of €300 (€150 per person) processed on card ending 1444. Free cancellation until 20 September 13:15; after that a €300 no-show/cancellation charge may apply. The restaurant may send a reconfirmation request.
15:00
Check in · Eurostars Hotel Real
★★★★★
Board Bed and Breakfast
Address Paseo Pérez Galdós, 28, Santander 39005, Spain
Rating source URL https://www.eurostarshotels.co.uk/eurostars-hotel-real.html
PIN TQBZ56ALW4. 2 adults, 1 room. Non-refundable — cannot be cancelled or modified; hotel charges the credit card used. Paid online. Taxes included (10%, 126.38 €); Star Traveler discount -198.60 € applied. Check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00. Breakfast buffet 07:30-10:30 Mon-Fri, 08:00-11:00 weekends/holidays. Gym 07:00-23:00. Parking available; pets not allowed. Bookings/customer service +44 (20) 3769 3446.
Fri25Sep
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11:00
Camaleño: Fuente Dé Cable Car Ticket Ride
Category cable car / sightseeing
Meeting point Fuente Dé cable car lower station, Calle Fuente la Riega, 0, 39588 Camaleño, Cantabria, España
2 adults. Arrive at the meeting point by 10:45 (15 min before the time slot) or the slot is lost; pass access control at least 1 minute before the next time slot. Entry requires the e-ticket the provider (Tixalia) sends by email within 24h — the GetYourGuide voucher is not valid; check spam. Booking PIN: y3@n/pvs. Non-refundable: cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. Ride takes ~4 minutes; activity ends at the upper station. Bring sunglasses, sun hat, camera, sunscreen, water, binoculars. No pets.
San Sebastián
27–28 Sep · 1 night
Sun27Sep
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12:00
Check out · Eurostars Hotel Real
15:00
Check in · Hotel Arbaso
★★★★
MA
Address Calle Fuenterrabía 24, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, ES
Phone 34-843931400
Nonrefundable — no refund for changes or cancellations. No check-in after 12:00 a.m.; front desk greets guests on arrival. Airport transfers available on request (EUR 57 per person one-way) — contact the property in advance with arrival details. Cooked-to-order breakfast approx. EUR 35 per person. Parking EUR 35 per night (self or valet), height restrictions apply. Contactless check-in/check-out and mobile room key available.
19:30
Dinner at NARRU
Address San Martin Kalea, 22, 20005 Donostia, Gipuzkoa
Phone +34843931405
Rating source URL https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/pais-vasco/es-donostia-san-sebastian/restaurant/narru
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance or a charge of €50 per person (€100 total) applies. Table released 15 minutes after the reservation time if you don't arrive.
Tremblay-en-France
28–29 Sep · 1 night
Mon28Sep
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12:00
Check out · Hotel Arbaso
15:00
Check in · Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel
★★★★
Address 3 Bis Rue De La Haye Roissypol, Tremblay-en-France, Seine-Saint-Denis, FR
Phone 33-1-70031163
Rating source URL https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-paris-roissy-CDG-airport/services
Nonrefundable. No check-in after 12:00 a.m.; credit card used for booking must be presented at check-in with matching photo ID. Payable at property: EUR 70 per person/night deposit, EUR 8.13 per person/night city tax; buffet breakfast approx EUR 30 per person; self parking EUR 27/day (height restrictions apply).
15:05
AF 7483 · BIQ → CDG 16:40
E-ticket 0572363348540
Terminal (to) 2G
Operated by HOP. Flying Blue card AF 005157880570. Online check-in from 30 hours before departure.
18:00
Return car · Avis car rental — Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Biarritz Airport
No stay booked
Tue29Sep
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09:15
UA 984 · CDG → SFO 11:50
E-ticket Matthieu: 0162116337895; Catheryne: 0162116337896
Seats not yet assigned. Segments must be flown in order or the reservation will be cancelled.
12:00
Check out · Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel