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With wild, dramatic coastlines, medieval towns,
and a bounty of fresh-caught seafood, Normandy
and Brittany are perfect for our hiking and
cultural adventure. We’ll walk the evocative
D-Day cliffs and beaches with a historian, cross
tidal flats on an amazing walk to iconic Mont
St. Michel, and hike in the
magical forests of Carnac,
one of the most extensive
megalithic sites in the
world, with standing stones
dating from 4500 BC.
Culinary forays along
the way include sipping
Calvados at an apple
orchard, visiting a historic
oyster farm, tasting scallops fresh from
the Bay of St. Brieuc, and sampling the tangiest
Camembert and Pont l’Eveque cheeses
imagineable. C’est merveilleux!
Days 1-5 Bayeux / D-Day Beaches / Mont St.
Michel / Côte d’Émeraude After viewing the
thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, housed in
an 18th century seminary, we head out to Ponte
du Hoc, the high cliffs between Utah Beach and
Omaha Beach. To experience the dramatic D-Day
landing sites, we’ll walk the evocative trails, passing
German bunkers and shell holes. In the Bay of
Mont St. Michel, an unforgettable hike brings us
across tidal flats (conditions permitting) to Mont
St. Michel, a pilgrim site since the 8th century. On
Brittany’s ravishing Côte d’Émeraude, we hike to
Cancale, home to the tastiest oysters in Brittany
(which we’ll sample, of course!).
Days 6-8 Dinan / Cap Fréhel / Île de Bréhat
Contouring along the River Rance, our hike
brings us past half-timbered houses, and we’ll
walk the stone ramparts of Dinan, a perfectly
preserved 13th century town. On Cap Fréhel, our
trail leads to the ruined abbey of Beauport, and
a boat crossing brings us to enchanting Île de
Bréhat. We’ll explore this car-free island on foot,
with stunning vistas back to the pink cliffs of the
Côte de Granit Rose.
Days 9-11 Bay of Morbihan / Carnac / Côte
Sauvage From the Bay of Morbihan, our hike
leads to Poul-Fétan, the perfect place to enjoy
a lunch of traditional galette Bretonne (savory
buckwheat crepes). In Carnac, we walk among
ancient standing stones that stretch for miles
amid burial mounds. Our journey ends with a
spectacular coastal walk along the Côte Sauvage,
with its windswept line of cliffs braving the
Atlantic waves. Depart on Day 11 via Rennes.
COASTAL TRAILS, ANCIENT ABBEYS, AND LEGENDARY CUISINE
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“This trip had
an absolutely
wonderful
combination of
history, beautiful
coastal scenery,
and divine food!”
Jane S., Albuquerque NM
Our journey brings you spectacular coastal hikes, 13th century towns, prehistoric sites, and famed local cuisine.
ALDO PAVAN
ANNIE HAWKINS ALDO PAVAN SYLVAIN GRANDADAM
HIGHLIGHTS
• See the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, a
230-foot-long embroidery illustrating the
Norman Conquest of England
• Visit the legendary D-Day sites of Pointe
du Hoc and Omaha Beach with
a historian
• Walk to spire-topped Mont St. Michel,
France’s famous island-abbey
• Hike in the oak forests of Carnac, one of
the most important prehistoric sites in
Europe
• Savor fresh seafood (and famous oysters!),
legendary cheeses, crisp ciders, and
wines of Brittany and Normandy
DETAILS
• 11-day trip begins in Caen and ends
in Rennes
• 10 nights charming hotels and
country inns
• All meals included except 1 dinner
DATES
May 28-Jun 7, 2018
Jun 11-21
Sep 3-13
TRIP COST
$6295 (12-15 members)
$6695 (9-11 members)
$6895 (4-8 members)
Single supplement: $810
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easy to moderate trails, 3-6 hours a day,
van support