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Brittany & Normandy Biking
Tranquil Farmland & Historic Coast
These places will move you. They already have. You're reading this because you need to know more. Not just by what a book or the latest Hollywood epic can tell you, but by witnessing them for yourself. France is full of significant spots, but Brittany and Normandy are heroic. And you may know the history, but biking along the coastline and standing next to the bunkers and gun posts at Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc make everything you've heard real. Brittany and Normandy are that rare blend of history and natural beauty. They're full of stories and emotions. Feel free to take some back with you.
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- A journey through two of France's most intriguing regions
- World War II battle sights and memorials
- Bike rolling country roads along must-see beaches
- A private tour of the American Military Cemetery with a local historian
- The magical island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel
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Days 1 - 2
Explore World War II battle sites and memorials, including the shattered bunkers of the German stronghold, Pointe du Hoc. Spin through the gently cultivated Calvados département past rugged cliffs and iconic beaches. A votre santé! Cider replaces wine in your Kir Normand, an aperitif unique to the region. Join a local historian for a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery, where 9,386 white marble markers stand in perfect rows.
• Two nights at Chateau la Cheneviere. A "relaxing 18th-century honey-colored chateau-hotel surrounded by rose gardens...minutes from Omaha Beach," according to Andrew Harper. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool)
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Day 3
Bike rolling country roads along dramatic windswept coastline. Discover Arromanches and the remains of a port built for the D-Day Invasion. Past and present collide in the beautifully preserved town of Bayeux, home to the impressive 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry.
• One night at Chateau d'Audrieu. Set amid exquisite gardens, a grand 18th-century estate enhanced by Michelin-starred cuisine and period furnishings. A Relais & Chateaux member. (pool)
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Day 4
The island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel. Lively shops and cafés at the base of the isle invite you in before you retrace the final steps of the centuries-old pilgrimage to the majestic summit, Stroll the ramparts of St-Malo for stellar views of the coast.
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Days 5 - 6
A journey through two of France's most intriguing regions. Leaving Normandy behind, get to know the famed Emerald Coast of Brittany, lined with enchanting fishing villages and striking sandstone cliffs. Sweet or savory? A stop at a Breton creperie is a must Visit Dinan, a walled medieval port town perched above the Rance River.
• Two nights at Chateau Richeux. Quiet elegance reigns at this lovely historic 1920s stone mansion with an orchard and breathtaking views of the Bay of Mont-St-Michel. A Relais & Chateaux member.
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Dates: Jun 10-15, Jul 8-13, Jul 15-20, Jul 29-Aug 3, Aug 12-17, Sep 2-7, Sep 16-21, Sep 30-Oct 5
Length: 6 days, 5 nights
Level: 1 to 4
Cost: $3,998 to $4,398
Single Supplement: $920 to $970
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
Meals: All meals included except 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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