FRANCE
5 DAYS
5 DAYS
NEW
Honfleur
American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer
Gourmet Delights of Normandy Normandy offers an array of gourmet delights to savour and our itinerary is full of tasty treats to tempt your passengers, including cheese, Calvados and a lunch overlooking the gardens of a château! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. 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 themed Jardins du Pays d’Auge, which cover 4 acres set around picturesque half-timbered farm buildings. We can choose to enjoy lunch in the ‘crêperie’ in the gardens before we visit Château Du Breuil Calvados distillery for a guided tour . We discover the process of transforming apples into Calvados and enjoy a 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. During our visit we can explore the old harbour in the heart of the port, surrounded by distinctive high, narrow, timbered-framed and slate-clad houses. Honfleur is also famous for its seafood, so our day at leisure is the perfect opportunity to sample some freshly caught fish at one of the many 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.
Battlefields to D-Day Beaches This new D-Day Beaches tour offers the chance to commemorate the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II. Accompanied by a knowledgeable D-Day Landing Beaches guide we see the key sites, cemeteries and monuments. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Today, we spend a day exploring the British and Canadian sectors of the Normandy Beaches. With our own knowledgeable guide , we can immerse ourselves in the incredible D-Day Landings. 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 in the morning to explore its castle built for Norman 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 We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 British & Canadian Sectors Another fascinating day today, this time exploring the American sector of the Normandy Beaches. With our knowledgeable guide , we visit the Airborne Museum at Sainte- Mère-Eglise which is dedicated to the American paratroopers engaged in the Normandy invasion of 1944. Later we visit German trenches & explore the WWII bunkers of Maisy Battery , Normandy’s best kept secret after being buried for 60 years! Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Grand Hotel de l’Esperance Lisieux, Normandy Plus
Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial Caen, Normandy
NEW
Situated to the north of the city, just 400m away 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, TV, telephone & Wi-Fi for a relaxing stay. The restaurant offers regional dishes using the freshest local produce for both dinner and breakfast. • Ground floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Popular with groups, the Grand Hotel de l’Esperance 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 specialties 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. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge
Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & set menu on arrival • Choice of menu on 3 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • Audio tour/tasting at Fromagerie Graindorge • Entrance to Pays d’Auge Gardens • Guided tour & tasting at Château de Breuil • Guided tour of Château de Vendeuvre & gardens • 4 course Normandy lunch with a glass of wine at Château de Vendeuvre
• Choice of starter & dessert on 3 nights • British & Canadian Sectors accompanied by an expert battlefields guide • Visit Arromanches 360 Circular Museum • Visit the Grand Bunker, Ouistreham • Visit the Caen Memorial Museum • American Sector accompanied by an expert battlefields guide • Visit the Airborne Museum, Sainte-Mère-Eglise • Visit Maisy Battery
4 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Set menu on arrival night
4 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
We also have availability at the Ibis Styles Lisieux
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