FRANCE
5 DAYS
5 DAYS
Honfleur
Airborne Museum
Gourmet Delights of Normandy Normandy offers an array of gourmet delights and our itinerary is full of tasty treats to tempt your passengers, including cheese, Calvados and a regional lunch overlooking the gardens of a château!
Battlefields to D-Day Beaches This D-Day Beaches tour offers the chance to commemorate the brave soldiers of World War II. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide we see the key sites, cemeteries and monuments.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 British & Canadian Sectors
Day 2 Fromagerie Graindorge, Jardins du Pays d’Auge & Calvados Distillery This morning, we visit the Fromagerie Graindorge for an audio guided tour of the cheese factory, discovering the unique way Livarot and Pont-l’Evêque cheeses are produced. The tour is followed by a tasting of four of the delicious cheeses . We then travel to the beautiful Jardins du Pays d’Auge , which cover 4 acres set around picturesque half-timbered farm buildings. We can choose to enjoy lunch in the rustic ‘crêperie’ in the gardens before we visit Château du Breuil Calvados distillery for a guided tour and tasting . Day 3 Honfleur Today we travel to the charming port town of Honfleur, located on the beautiful Côte Fleurie. Honfleur’s beauty has long attracted artists whose work can be seen in the town’s museums and art galleries. We can explore the old harbour, surrounded by high, narrow, timber-framed houses. Honfleur is also famous for its seafood, so this is the perfect opportunity to sample some freshly caught fish at one of the restaurants. Day 4 Château de Vendeuvre & Lisieux This morning, we visit the 18th century Château de Vendeuvre . Following our guided tour of the château and gardens , we enjoy a traditional 4 course Normandy lunch with a glass of wine overlooking the gardens. In the afternoon, we return to Lisieux where we can explore this beautiful town of pilgrimage at our leisure. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Today, we explore the British & Canadian sectors of the Normandy Beaches. With our own knowledgeable guide , we will visit the Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema , an immersive experience with surround cinema screen to bring the military action to life. Later we travel to Ouistreham and visit the museum at the restored Grand Bunker , part of the Atlantic Wall, the most powerful German coastal battery. Day 3 Caen & Caen Memorial Museum This morning, we travel into the centre of Caen with free time to explore its castle built for William the Conquerer which also houses the Fine Arts Museum and Normandy Museum. This afternoon, we visit the Caen Memorial Museum which tells the story of 20th century history in Europe by an innovative 360-degree film. Day 4 American Sector Today we explore the American sector of the Normandy Beaches. With our knowledgeable guide , we visit the Airborne Museum, dedicated to the American paratroopers engaged in the invasion of 1944. Later we visit German trenches & explore the bunkers of Maisy Battery, Normandy’s best kept secret after being buried for 60 years! Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • British & Canadian Sectors accompanied by an expert battlefields guide • Visit Arromanches 360 Circular Museum
INCLUSIONS
• Visit the Grand Bunker, Ouistreham • Visit the Caen Memorial Museum
• Return short sea crossing • Audio tour & tasting at Fromagerie Graindorge • Entrance to Pays d’Auge Gardens • Guided tour & tasting at Château du Breuil • Guided tour of Château de Vendeuvre & gardens • 4 course Normandy lunch with a glass of wine at Château de Vendeuvre
• American Sector accompanied by an expert battlefields guide • Visit the Airborne Museum, Sainte-Mère-Eglise & Maisy Battery
Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Caen, Normandy
Grand Hotel de l’Espérance Lisieux, Normandy plus
Situated to the north of the city, just 400m from the Memorial Museum, Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial promises a warm welcome and a comfortable stay. Renovated with a modern design and Normandy theme, all 73 rooms are air-conditioned with hairdryer, flat screen TV & Wi-Fi. The restaurant offers regional dishes using the freshest local produce for both dinner and breakfast. • Ground floor rooms • Set menu every night • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Popular with groups, the Grand Hotel de l’Espérance is a traditional, half-timbered hotel located in the centre of Lisieux. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and come equipped with a TV, safe and hairdryer. The restaurant offers a warm and comfortable atmosphere, serving regional specialities and gourmet cuisine, with the flavours of Normandy. There is also a welcoming and comfortable bar and lounge area where guests can relax with a drink.
4 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
• Lift • Set menu on arrival • Choice of menu on 3 nights • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge
For an alternative hotel offering a full menu choice, we can offer the Novotel Caen Cote de Nacre. Ask your Account Manager for details.
4 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
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