Fascinating Normandy

Rough, charming, and full of history – Normandy is a region that immediately captivates you. In addition to famous sights like Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day landing beaches of World War II, and the abbey town of Caen, Normandy is characterized by its quiet villages, charming towns, and regional specialties. We invite you on an unforgettable journey through the fascinating Normandy!

Day 1 | Arrival (approx. 594 km)

Departure in the morning and drive towards Normandy. In the afternoon, you will reach the most impressive city of Normandy, Rouen. Here, a guided city tour awaits you. Numerous secular and religious buildings from the Middle Ages to modern times testify to an eventful history. Afterwards, you will be warmly welcomed at the 4-star Hotel Mercure Rouen Champ de Mars (local category). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 | Honfleur and Alabaster Coast

(approx. 230 km)

After breakfast, you will drive to Deauville for a visit. Then you will reach Honfleur, a picturesque fishing and artists' town. After a tour, you will continue over the world's largest cable-stayed bridge, the “Pont de Normandie,” and reach the Alabaster Coast near Le Havre. You will best discover the uniqueness of this coastal strip during a walk to the two chalk cliffs of Etretat. You will return to your hotel in Rouen for dinner.

Day 3 | Caen – Arromanches – Saint-Malo

(approx. 340 km)

After breakfast, you will take a guided stroll through the vibrant university city of Caen, visiting the Men's Abbey, the Women's Abbey, the castle, and the beautiful alleys. Then you will drive to the former landing beaches of the Allies. You will start with a visit to the German War Cemetery “La Cambe” and the American Cemetery on the coast of Omaha Beach, as well as Arromanches, where the landing of Allied troops in World War II began. In the evening, you will reach Saint-Malo. Check-in at the 3-star Hôtel de l'Univers Saint-Malo. Dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Day 4 | Le Mont-Saint-Michel – Calvados and Cancale (approx. 203 km)

Today you will leave your hotel and first visit Le Mont-Saint-Michel. The monastery rock rises solitary from the tidal landscape, and the abbey is considered a wonder of the Western world. After an individual visit, you will visit a Calvados distillery with a tasting. In the afternoon, you will drive to the fishing village of Cancale, known for its oysters. Of course, a tasting should not be missed here either. Return to Saint-Malo and dinner at a restaurant.

Day 5 | Saint-Malo – Free Time

After breakfast, you will explore the privateer city of Saint-Malo during a guided city tour and discover the beautiful old town with Breton flair and the completely preserved city wall. Afterwards, you will have plenty of time for your own explorations. Dinner at a restaurant near the hotel.

Day 6 | Dinan – Cap Fréhel (approx. 124 km)

After breakfast, you will take an excursion to Dinan. The town, with its 14th-century castle and nearly three-kilometer-long city wall, proudly overlooks the Rance River. During a walk, let yourself be transported back to the Middle Ages. The return to Saint-Malo will be along the Emerald Coast and Cap Fréhel. At Cap Fréhel, the pink, gray, and black sandstone shimmers and offers an impressive natural spectacle. Afterwards, you will drive back to Saint-Malo via Dinard. Dinner at a restaurant in Saint-Malo.

Day 7 | Return Journey (approx. 906 km)

After breakfast, you will start your journey home with many beautiful impressions in your travel luggage.

• Travel in a modern coach with 5-star comfort and leg rests
• 2x overnight stays including half board at the 4-star Hôtel Mercure Rouen Champ de Mars in Rouen (local category)
• 4x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 3-star Hôtel de l'Univers in Saint-Malo (local category)
• 4x 3-course dinner in a restaurant near the Hôtel de l'Univers in Saint-Malo
• City tour in Rouen
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  “Honfleur and the Alabaster Coast”
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  “Caen – Arromanches – Saint-Malo”
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  “Le Mont-Saint-Michel – Cancale and
  Calvados”
• Admission to the abbey of Le Mont-Saint-Michel
• Visit to the Calvados distillery
  Lecrivain with tasting in Tanis
• Visit to La Ferme Marine with
  tasting Bisquine (3 oysters) in
  Cancale
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  “Le Mont-Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo”
• City tour in Saint-Malo
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  “Dinan and Cap Fréhel”
• 1 free drink per travel day
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment
• Audio guides for the entire duration of the trip
• Tourist tax