Brittany & Normandy Women's Hiking & Walking Tour
France's D-Day Beaches to St-Malo
Sandy beaches and a walled city built for corsairs. A mystical island monastery and World War II monuments that spirit you back in time. Welcome to a region so steeped in history, you can feel it.
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From $5,599 - $5,899/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Hike trails among wildflower-carpeted hills atop the dramatic cliffs of Brittany’s celebrated Emerald Coast
- Reflect on the past as you stroll through seaside villages and along D-Day beaches and iconic World War II sites
- Discover medieval treasures and architectural riches in the Norman town of Bayeux
- Savor fresh-caught seafood and regional specialties like apple cider, crêpes, delectable oysters and classic moules-frites
- Marvel at the dreamy Mont-Saint-Michel, a World Heritage Site that floats like an island off the Norman coast
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Caen Airport & Travel Details
- Embark on a walking tour through Normandy’s idyllic bocage countryside
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at a working cider farm
- Following a path along the Aure River, arrive in beautiful Bayeux, the first French town to be liberated after D-Day
- Experience the splendor of Normandy’s coast, with its rugged cliffs, rambling beaches and tranquil farm villages
- Walk along evocative Omaha Beach on your own and with our local guide
- High above the beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer is laced with thousands of white marble crosses in honor of D-Day soldiers
- Visit the shattered bunkers of the German stronghold Pointe du Hoc
- Discover the village of Arromanches, famous for the artificial port constructed to aid in the D-Day Invasion
- Taste farm-fresh cider, apple brandy and Pommeau de Normandie.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
This fanciful 30-acre château exudes historic charm with 18th-century stylings and fascinating connections to WWII. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Revel in the luminous color of the Côte d’Emeraude (Emerald Coast)
- Journey to the island monastery of Mont-St-Michel, one of Europe’s most hallowed pilgrimage destinations and a World Heritage Site
- Witness Europe’s most extreme tides in the bay of Mont-St-Michel
- Pause in Cancale, the oyster capital of France
- Meander through Saint-Malo, a fortified city with unparalleled sea views that was once notorious as a refuge for the king’s pirates.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
This stately 19th-century hotel welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and Saint-Malo. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Rennes Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 4 dinners, 5 lunches
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
