Compare Easygoing Walking Tour Brittany & Normandy by Backroads
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| Duration | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 4,799 |
| Price Per Day | $ 800 |
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• Refreshingly Active Adventures • Immersive Travel • Unique Hotels & Delectable Dining |
| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Description |
This land is steeped in history, from William the Conqueror to World War II. It tells a story with every crash of the waves and every gust of wind. Brittany and Normandy: land of the Celts, the Britons, the French. Now it’s your home for a week. Come indulge in oysters and apple cider. Walk these ancient trails. Visit Omaha beach and Mont-St-Michel. Hear what these landscapes have to say. |
Days 1-3
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on a quaint cider farm outside of Bayeux | Explore the iconic Norman countryside on foot, passing bucolic villages and lush green pastures | Walk along the Aure River | Arrive to Bayeux, the first French town to be liberated after D-Day | Wander the town’s cobbled streets and join its vibrant street life, from terraced cafés to boutique shops | See the iconic Bayeux Tapestry | Continue to the coast, where stunning vistas await | Experience World War II history firsthand at Omaha Beach, the ruins of German bunkers, and the American Military Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer | Explore the village of Arromanches and its artificial port, constructed to support the D-Day invasion | Take in the vista of the town and the English Channel from the clifftops above | Visit Pointe du Hoc, replete with history and featuring stunning sea views | Taste classic Norman cuisine and sip farm-fresh apple cider.
An elegantly appointed and family-owned boutique hotel just steps from Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Days 4-6
See how the Côte d’Emeraude (Emerald Coast) earned its name | Explore Mont-St-Michel, the island monastery and World Heritage Site that has become a destination for pilgrims from around the world | Enjoy a visit to Cancale, the home of Louis XIV’s favorite oysters | Take in the incredible views of the Bay of Mont-St-Michel from our hotel | Meander through the fortified city of St-Malo with time for a coffee or some shopping | Walk along the hills through quaint villages and past dramatic cliffs.
This hotel, built in 1859, welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and St-Malo. (pool, spa)
