From Deauville to the landing beaches of Normandy

Transfer to Honfleur, a charming little town with its old harbour, tall, narrow houses, wooden church, and art galleries. You cross the town to reach the heights and the chapel of Notre Dame de Grâce, where there is a beautiful viewpoint over Honfleur and the Pont de Normandie. On the way you pass some lovely properties and half-timbered houses, you cross the Bois du Breuil, with its beech, ash, oak, and fern trees. The most spectacular are the rhododendrons that colour the forest purple and mauve in May. Then you head down to the banks of the Seine and the beach at low tide. Transfer back to Trouville sur mer.

Walk : Honfleur > Pennedepie | 3h30 | 10 km - 6 miles | Elevation : +150/-150m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Trouville

This morning you set off on foot from your hotel in Trouville to reach Deauville by crossing the Touques, the river that separates the two towns. Explore Deauville, with its sublime half-timbered villas, luxury hotels and casino. As you climb higher, the scenery changes completely and you're now in the Normandy countryside. You discover horse farms and magnificent thatched cottages, and you will find relics of the Second World War, a military cemetery, and magnificent views of the coast. You then head back down to the sea and walk along the immense beach (3km) to the famous Deauville boardwalk, which bears the names of the American actors who took part in the town's "American film festival", like a little "Hollywood boulevard" à la française. (Swimming opportunity – life-guard present in July & August). Return on foot to your accommodation.
. You then take the train ( on your own - ticket not included ) to Bayeux ( 1h30 ). Depending on your arrival time, take time to stroll through the charming medieval historic centre with its half-timbered houses which contrast with the white stone of Caen that most of the town is built from. You can visit the majestic Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, the English Military Cemetery, and the Battle of Normandy Museum.  And of course,  the famous Bayeux Tapestry which tells the story of the conquest of England by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy - listed in UNESCO's Memory of the World. 

Walk : Loop walk Deauville | 3h45 | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +190/-190m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Bayeux

This morning's short transfer takes you to Ryes, a small village inland. The walk begins in the footsteps of William the Conqueror through the countryside, through fields and farms, before reaching the coast and its tragic and more recent history. Passing through Arromanches, you can choose to visit the 360° cinema and the D-Day Museum or you can enjoy a swim (lifeguard station only during the summer school holidays in the afternoon). The route then continues along the cliffs to Longues sur Mer and the old German batteries. A taxi will be waiting to take you back to Bayeux.

Walk : Ryes > Arromanches > Longues sur mer | 3h | 13 km - 8 miles  | +180m/ -130m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Bayeux

Transfer to the American cemetery. We recommend that you first visit the visitor centre, where a 30-minute film is shown. Then there is a small museum about American soldiers and their equipment. Then it is an emotional walk between the white tombs overlooking the sea, such a peaceful spot today, but that was once a terrible battlefield. After this moving visit, you start the walk down to Omaha Beach (with the possibility of a swim) and continue along the coast through the countryside before reaching Port en Bessin, a charming fishing port specialising in scallop fishing. Return transfer to Bayeux.

Walk : American cemetery > Port en Bessin  | 2h30 | 12 km - 7 miles | +160m / -170m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Bayeux

End of the trip, after breakfast.  

Meals included : breakfast

Contact us for an extension to the Mont Saint Michel

- You take the train to the closest train station to the Mont Saint Michel & transfer to your hotel. Or we can also arrange a private transfer directly to the hotel. 
- You leave on foot and walk approximately 2,5km to reach the Mont Saint Michel. The sands, the grasslands, the sea, and the sky share the horizon. The light plays with the elements, in a changing landscape where the Mont Saint-Michel is reflected onto the glistening damp sand.
To reach the Mont Saint Michel, you have the choice:
. Along the banks of the Couesnon. This route takes you to the Mont-Saint-Michel dam, a central element in the restoration of the maritime character of Mont-Saint-Michel
. Along a tree lined pedestrian path with a breathtaking view of Mont Saint Michel
. Taking the free shuttle bus from the main car park
Upon arrival, you are instantly immersed in a magical and timeless atmosphere in the heart of the charming alleys of the Mont Saint Michel, a masterpiece of medieval architecture. You climb the 350 steps that lead to the Abbey. At the top, an exceptional panorama over the bay of Mont Saint Michel. There are several museums inside the abbey: the historical museum, the maritime museum, the Archéoscope, and the Thiphaine house. We recommend setting off early (around 8am) to arrive at the Mont Saint Michel before the crowds.  Book a table for lunch a couple of days before at the "La Mère Poulard" restaurant, the most famous one at the Mont Saint Michel!
- Optional : You can also enjoy crossing the Mont Saint Michel Bay with a local guide! 

Walk : Free day to visit the Mont Saint Michel 
Optional – guided visit : Depending on the tide, the guide will determine the departure time for your crossing of the bay to discover the quicksand. (Please be barefoot or wearing boots). 
Meals included : breakfast
Night : close to the Mont St Michel