Itinerary

Days 1-2 Explore World War II battle sites and memorials, including the shattered bunkers of the German stronghold, Pointe du Hoc  Spin through the gently cultivated Calvados département past rugged cliffs and iconic beaches À votre santé! Cider replaces wine in your Kir Normand, an aperitif unique to the region Join a local historian for a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery, where 9,386 white marble markers stand in perfect rows.

Day 3 Bike rolling country roads along dramatic windswept coastline  Discover Arromanches and the remains of a port built for the D-Day Invasion Past and present collide in the beautifully preserved town of Bayeux, home to the impressive 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry.

Day 4 The island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel  Lively shops and cafés at the base of the isle invite you in before you retrace the final steps of the centuries-old pilgrimage to the majestic summit Stroll the ramparts of St-Malo for stellar views of the coast.

Days 5-6 A journey through two of France's most intriguing regions  Leaving Normandy behind, get to know the famed Emerald Coast of Brittany, lined with enchanting fishing villages and striking sandstone cliffs  Sweet or savory? A stop at a Breton crêperie is a must Visit Dinan, a walled medieval port town perched above the Rance River.

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