Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour
World War II Landmarks & Emerald Coast
From $3,499 - $3,699 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights
(+$290 to $610 for sgl. occ.)
These places will make an impression on you. From D-Day beaches to bountiful orchards, windswept plateaus and storybook villages. Iconic settings will stir your emotions, while the sheer beauty of your surroundings will spark your joie de vivre. Brittany and Normandy are a rare blend of history and natural splendor.
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France
Start Caen / End St-Malo
Highlights
- Discover the unique coastline, countryside and cuisine of two distinct and intriguing regions of France
- Pause for reflection at World War II battle sites and join a local historian at the American Military Cemetery
- Bike rolling rural roads along legendary beaches and to the beautiful walled maritime city of St-Malo
- Marvel at the dreamlike island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel, a World Heritage site
France
Start Caen / End St-Malo
Itinerary
Day 1 Journey along the coast through two beautiful and intriguing regions of France, starting in an area of Normandy beloved for its elegant manors and delicious cider and cheeses | Ride along quiet wooded roads through the Cerisy forest | Step back in time during a visit to the splendid 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry | Take in the beauty of the surrounding landscape as you pass apple orchards, rolling pastures and peaceful woodland.
Day 2 Ride quiet routes through picturesque bocage dotted with splendid historic estates | Arrive at the first major D-Day site of the trip—the shattered bunkers of the German stronghold Pointe du Hoc, set atop a cliff between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach | Savor breathtaking vistas of hallowed beaches and rugged shoreline as you ride along Omaha Beach | A local historian leads us on a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, with its 9,387 white marble markers standing in perfect rows, telling a story of heroism and sacrifice | Stroll through beautiful Bayeux, the first French town to be liberated by the Allies and the perfect spot for an afternoon café.
Day 3 Admire charming country villages and decadent Renaissance castles | Landed by the Canadian Army during World War II, Juno Beach provides a fascinating setting for a mid-ride lunch | In coastal Arromanches, behold the ruins of artificial ports constructed to aid in the D-Day invasion | Explore the historic battery at Longues-sur-Mer, an impressive display of intact German defenses | Relax at an elegant 18th-century château.
Day 4 The magical island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel, an iconic European pilgrimage center and World Heritage site | Ride along the quiet dreamlike landscape of the Bay of Mont-St-Michel | Savor the stunning French countryside as you spin on quiet back roads through tranquil villages and bustling oceanside towns | The fortified city of St-Malo greets you with unparalleled sea views.
Days 5-6 As you enjoy rolling rural rides and traditional Breton towns, a stop at a crêperie is a must | Pass through St-Suliac, one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (France's Most Beautiful Villages) and pedal along La Rance Estuary | In charming Dinan, discover a lovely maze of cobblestone lanes, 13th-century half-timbered houses, art galleries and shops featuring handmade lace | Greet your final morning with one last ride to Cancale, the oyster capital of Brittany.
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