Normandy & Brittany — A Sample Journey

A journey through France’s northwestern coastlines — the history of Normandy, the elegance of Bayeux, and the mythic tides of Mont-Saint-Michel, ending along Brittany’s rugged shores.

Private WWII historian guidesMont-Saint-Michel stay Château hotels & manor housesCeltic-inspired Brittany coast

Day-by-Day Outline (10 Days)

Bayeux Cathedral with evening light in Normandy

Days 1–2 · Bayeux — Tapestry & Town

Suggested stay: Villa Lara / Château La Chenevière

Arrive in Bayeux. Private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry and stroll through cobbled streets. Fine-dining welcome dinner in a 17th-century manor house.

Omaha Beach coastline under morning mist

Days 3–4 · D-Day Beaches — Memory & Honor

Suggested stay: Château La Chenevière / Ferme de la Rançonnière

Private WWII historian-led touring of Omaha Beach, Arromanches, and the Normandy American Cemetery. Time for quiet reflection along the Channel coast.

Mont-Saint-Michel rising from the tides at dusk

Day 5 · Mont-Saint-Michel — Abbey in the Sea

Suggested stay: Relais Saint-Michel / nearby manor

Private access before crowds to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Walk the causeway at sunset and enjoy coastal seafood overlooking the bay.

Honfleur old harbor with colorful houses and sailboats

Days 6–7 · Honfleur — Art & Harbor Light

Suggested stay: La Ferme Saint-Siméon / Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy

Impressionist art walk and time at the Vieux Bassin. Private Calvados tasting and dinner overlooking the harbor.

Brittany pink granite coast cliffs and turquoise waters

Days 8–9 · Brittany — Coastal Charm & Cuisine

Suggested stay: Castelbrac / Hôtel de Carondelet

Travel west to Saint-Malo and Dinard. Sample Breton crepes and oysters, explore granite cliffs, and relax at your seaside retreat.

Train at Gare Saint-Lazare returning to Paris

Day 10 · Paris — Departure

Morning rail return to Paris. Private transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport or onward French Riviera extension.

Customize This Journey

Practical Notes

Inclusions

  • Private transfers and rail tickets
  • Luxury boutique accommodations with breakfast
  • Licensed local guides and WWII specialists
  • Concierge support throughout your journey

Variations

Add Rouen’s cathedrals, Chartres, or a Loire Valley extension with châteaux and vineyards.