France | Brittany/Normandy
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $3,498 ($680 single supplement)
Dates:
May 13 2012 - May 20 2012
Jul 01 2012 - Jul 08 2012
Aug 19 2012 - Aug 26 2012
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France | Brittany/Normandy Itinerary
(Host City: St-Malo, France(DNR)/Caen, France(CFR))Day 1: St-Malo
Day 2: St-Malo
Day 3: St-Vaast
Day 4: St-Vaast
Day 5: Bayeux
Day 6: Bayeux
Day 7: Bayeux
Day 8: Caen (departure)
Quotes From the Field:
“Every year we say the same thing: 'Best Vacation EVER!' Ron and Luek were amazing as always. They really went above and beyond.”John & Holly Schenck - Providence, RI
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A two-wheeled journey from the beaches of Brittany to the battlefields of Normandy
Follow a spectacular shoreline from St-Malo to Bayeux, snaking through fishing harbors, along windswept seaside plateaus, past historic WWII sites and into a rolling green countryside peppered with sheep, cattle and ancient stone farmhouses.
- Pedal to the backdrop of jagged promontories and sandy beaches, enveloped in the smell of the sea
- Snack on a plate of sweet oysters farmed off the shores of Cancale
- Marvel as Mont St-Michel grows from a speck in the distance as you make your way toward the majestic abbey
- Relive a stirring chapter in American history on a visit to the cemetery above Omaha Beach
- Relive William the Conqueror’s conquest of England as you walk along the colorful 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry
- Feast on fresh seafood, savory crêpes, Camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy before unwinding in the comfort of the majestic 16th century Château de Sully
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Distinctive Accommodations:
8 days/7 nightsNights 1 & 2: Grand Hotel des Thermes
A luxury hotel just steps from the historic town of Saint-Malo, the Grand Hotel des Thermes offers spectacular surroundings, comfortable accommodations, a wide range of restaurants, a piano bar and many leisure facilities.
Nights 3 & 4: Hotel la Granitière
Located in the center of a small fishing port, Hotel La Granitière is a delightful hotel surrounded by the lush Normandy countryside. The local oysters are reputed to be some of the finest in France, and the sheltered location encourages almost tropical vegetation, including mimosa and palm trees.
Nights 5 - 7: Château de Sully
Between sea and countryside... a subtle scent of aristocracy. Step into the atmoshpere of a beautiful home brimming with French-style tradition. Discover its distinctive rooms shared between the chateau and the manor.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. The scenery: Brittany is a land of enchantment with some of the world's most breathtaking views.
2. The seafood: With its vast coastline, Brittany offers superb seafood.
3. The battlefields: You'll see the D-Day landing beaches, the inland battlefields, some of the cemeteries of the principal armies, and plenty of museums.
4. Mont-St-Michel: An architectural masterpiece built in the 13th century, this rocky islet stands 264 feet high.
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