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From Rennes to Caen, France · 8 days

Brittany and the Normandy landings

Brittany and the Normandy landings

Eight days between medieval Brittany and the D-Day landing beaches. Mont Saint-Michel at sunset, oysters in Cancale, Utah, Omaha, Juno and Sword, the Allied cemeteries and the Caen Memorial, with a guide and 24-hour assistance.

Highlights

  • The D-Day sites explored by private vehicle
  • Mont Saint-Michel and the medieval towns of Brittany
  • Historic beaches: Utah, Omaha, Juno and Sword Beach
  • Specialist museums: the Caen Memorial and the Airborne Museum
  • Allied Second World War cemeteries
  • Oyster tasting in Cancale
  • 24-hour guide and on-road assistance

Itinerary

Day 1

Rennes

Welcome in the Breton capital, trip briefing and time to explore the old town.

Day 2

Dinan, Dinard and Saint-Malo

Along the Ille-et-Rance canal and the Emerald Coast, with seafood in the old corsair city.

Day 3

Cancale and Mont Saint-Michel

Oyster tasting in Cancale and arrival at Mont Saint-Michel at sunset, floodlit.

Day 4

Saint-Lô and Carentan

A visit to Mont Saint-Michel, then into Normandy via two key sites of the battle.

Day 5

Sainte-Mère-Église and Utah Beach

The paratroopers' village, the Azeville battery, Utah Beach and the D-Day museum.

Day 6

Omaha Beach and Bayeux

The German and American cemeteries, Omaha Beach, the Mulberry harbour at Arromanches and medieval Bayeux.

Day 7

Juno, Sword and Caen

The Canadian and British beaches, the Caen Memorial and a farewell dinner.

Day 8

End of the trip

Breakfast in Caen and end of the trip, with an optional group transfer.

What's included
  • Accommodation in 4-5★ hotels in a double room
  • Daily breakfast and lunch
  • Luggage transfer between stages
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • On-road assistance and a 24-hour guide
Not included
  • Dinners, except the welcome and farewell dinners
  • Military jeep tour and additional guided visits (optional)
  • Flights and international transfers
  • Personal insurance
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