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Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux & Mont Saint Michel (4 Days/ 3 Nights)
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Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux &
Mont Saint Michel
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Hightlights:
- Guided visit of Honfleur, Caen and Bayeux
- Private tour to Mont Saint Michel & abbey
- Free time to explore the backstreets and sights of Mont
Saint Michel
- Free time to have lunch and explore the old town of Saint
Malo
- Insightful commentary provided by your local
English-speaking guide
For Single & Triple occupancy, please contact our friendly
agents. Click here.
Itinerary:
Day
1: Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux
A visit to Honfleur is
in itself a complete history lesson, from the 100 years war, through
the voyages of discovery to the New World during the 17th century to
the art of the impressionists. As a fortified during the second half of
the 14th century. You can still go through the old "Caen Gate", the
last remaining piece of the original fortifications, most of which were
demolished as the town and port were being expanded in the 17th century.
In the medieval part
of the town, known as the "Quartier de l'Enclos", you can see the "Rue
de la Ville", the old main commercial and trading street in the town,
still showing its medieval architecture and buildings from a bygone
era, such as the old salt store. As you go around this area you can go
back in time as you walk along Prison Street and step onto Little
Butchers Street making your way to the Eglise Saint Etienne, dating
from the 14th century, making it the oldest church in the town.
On the other side of
the "Caen Gate" and "La Lieutenance" rises the Eglise Sainte Catherine,
the largest wooden church in France, built by the ship carpenters of
Honfleur shortly after the 100 years war. You can see that the bell
tower of the church was put, rather unusually, on the top of the bell
ringer's house. Honfleur is also a favorite retreat for painters who
come to paint the harbor and the colorful 17th century houses
surrounding Sainte Catherine's Quay, the same images that can be seen
in the paintings of Claude Monet or his friend and mentor, Eugene
Boudin.
Although it was the
first large town liberated by the allies in Normandy in 1944, Bayeux
escaped serious damage during the Second World War, much of the delight
of lovers of History. All different styles of architecture from
antiquity through the Renaissance up to the modern day are represented
in this town that was, until the 11th century, the capital of lower
Normandy.
Day
2: Mont Saint Michel
You'll really
appreciate the magic of Mont Saint Michel and Saint Malo on a private
tour of these exquisite French highlights. The fairytale island of Mont
Saint Michel is just off the coast of Normandy, and is one of the most
popular attractions in France. You'll have the individual attention of
your expert tour guide on your personalized private tour.
You'll have free time
to take a walk around the fascinating World Heritagelisted island.
Perhaps you'd like to take a wander along Mont Saint Michel's narrow
streets, browse the shops on the main street, visit the island's
museums or take a walk around the abbey's ramparts, with views over the
sands of the bay.
Next, it's on to the
old town of Saint Malo. You'll drift back in time as you walk through
streets ringed by high fortified walls. The spectacular views of the
port and bay look just as they were when 16th-century explorers such as
Jacques Cartier, who discovered Newfoundland, would have seen them.
Perhaps you'd like to
try one of the creperies, much loved by the locals, where you will find
the regional specialty, a galette bretonne. Or try the numerous seafood
restaurants where you can sample the fishermen's catch, freshly caught
that morning.
Inclusions:
- 3 nights Boutique Hotel accommodation
- 3 breakfasts
- 1 Gourmet dinner
- 1 welcome cocktail upon arrival
- Full day Private tour of Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux
- Full day private tour of Mont Saint Michel
- Guide
Exclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
Info:
Confirmation will be
received at time of booking
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