France - Brittany Coast to Normandy Beaches Biking Vacation
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $3,498 ($680 single supplement)
Dates:
May 16 2010 - May 23 2010
Jun 13 2010 - Jun 20 2010
Jul 04 2010 - Jul 11 2010
Aug 22 2010 - Aug 29 2010
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France - Brittany Coast to Normandy Beaches Biking Vacation Itinerary
(Host City: St-Malo, 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: 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
France Bike Trips from Austin-Lehman Adventures
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 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 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.
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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