Normandy & Brittany Mont-St-Michel to D-Day Beaches Flashcards
Q: What unique experience can you have at Mont St. Michel with Classic Journeys?
A: Explore Mont St. Michel on a private excursion across the low tides, allowing you to immerse yourself in the island’s rich history on foot at eye level.
Q: Where can you savor seafood along the coast of Cancale?
A: Along the panoramic coast of Cancale, with a visit to an oyster farm.
Q: What special cooking experience does Classic Journeys offer?
A: Enjoy a private cooking instruction and dine on your homemade crêpes and galettes for lunch.
Q: What historical site is explored through a specially curated walk with Classic Journeys?
A: Omaha Beach, experiencing what it was like for Allied soldiers during the D-Day landings.
Q: What can you see while strolling through the Norman countryside?
A: Apple orchards, wooded valleys, dairy farms, and quaint villages.
Q: What can you taste at a family-owned distillery?
A: Calvados, the legendary apple brandy.
Q: What historical artifact can you marvel at in Bayeux?
A: The 230-foot Bayeux tapestry, showcasing 11th-century history.
Q: What can you explore in Honfleur related to Impressionism?
A: Honfleur, with a portside walk and magnificent views from the Cote de Grace chapel.
Where does the tour start?
Saint-Malo in the lobby of the hotel.
Where does the tour end?
Trouville-Deauville Rail Station
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Honfleur, Bayeaux, St. Malo and other villages; as well as well-maintained countryside, coastal, beach and riverside trails of compressed dirt and stone. The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some limited elevation gain and loss.
