France - Brittany & Normandy Coast
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $3,298 ($680 single supplement)
Dates:
May 17 2009 - May 24 2009
May 31 2009 - Jun 07 2009
Jun 14 2009 - Jun 21 2009
Jul 05 2009 - Jul 12 2009
Aug 23 2009 - Aug 30 2009
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France - Brittany & Normandy Coast Itinerary
(Host City: Rennes, France / Caen, France)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: Bayeux
From the Field: Brittany Adventure Vacation
“Plan to spend a day in Caen at the end of the tour and visit the Peace Memorial Museum, the only museum to give a view of history from 1918 to present day. A visit here can take from three hours to the entire day.”~ Loek Toepoel, Guide
France: Brittany & Normandy Coast
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 on this weeklong biking adventure.
Pedal along jagged promontories and sandy beaches enveloped in the smell of the sea, pausing to 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 and watch as the story of William the Conqueror unfolds as you walk along the colorful 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry.
By night, feast on fresh seafood, savory crêpes, Camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy before unwinding in the comfort of your charming chateau or hotel.
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Distinctive Comfort Accommodations:
8 days/7 nights(*** unless indicated)
Nights 1 & 2: Grand Hotel des Thermes****
A luxury four-star 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. Quickly becoming a popular destination for tourists, this sensational hotel is also within easy reach of many area attractions.
Night 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. The hotel has a friendly owner, charming bedrooms, a garden terrace, plenty of attractions and sightseeing nearby.
Nights 5 - 7: Château de Bellefontaine
A charming 18th century residence, Château de Bellefontaine is surrounded by water and ideally located in the heart of Bayeux. You’ll be close to the town’s old lanes and half-timbered houses, the famous Queen Mathilde tapestry, and the museums of Porcelain and Lace. The hotel features living rooms with a chimney, a terrace, tennis courts, and a flowered and timbered park.
France - Brittany & Normandy Coast
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A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
- The scenery: Brittany is a land of enchantment with some of the world's most breathtaking views—rugged coastlines, more than 4,000 chateaux, manors and medieval homes.
- The seafood: With its vast coastline, Brittany offers superb seafood. You’ll be able to indulge in a genuine 'fruits de mer' platter commonly consisting of freshly caught oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, lobster, winkles, crab and prawns—it’s one of the great classics of Breton gastronomy.
- The battlefields: Normandy has many historic sites where principal events and battles took place. You can see the D-Day landing beaches, the inland battlefields, some of the cemeteries of the principal armies, and plenty of museums.
- Mont-St-Michel: An architectural masterpiece built in the 13th century, this rocky islet stands 264 feet high. Its one cobblestone street climbs in three spirals from a great granite base to the towering abbey which offers magnificent views of the bay.
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