Leave the pier via shuttle bus. Your local guide will show you around this medieval gem during a walking tour along the boat-filled harbor front. Its quaint narrow houses were a favorite subject of Impressionist painters, including Claude Monet. Cobblestone street s will lead you to the fascinating and unique Saint-Catherine's Church . The largest wooden church in France, St. Catherine's dates from the 15th century. The roof is covered with chestnut shingles while the bell tower stands apart from the main church building to protect one or the other building from fire. After your tour take the shuttle bus back to the pier. Please note : Wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible..

Meet your driver and drive toward Saint Etienne La Thillaye. There you will meet Brigitte Dumant, "your Chef" for your cooking lesson in her "Long House in the Marshes" ("La Longère des Marais") isolated in the country. Before starting your lesson, enjoy the company of your host and the charming atmosphere of her house. Play with the dog, discuss with our host, and enjoy la vie à la Française for half a day! Once ready, you will prepare three typical Norman dishes (starter, main course and dessert), before tasting and enjoying your meal in the garden if the weather permits. Please note : There is no guide on this tour, Chef Dumant speaks fluent English with a charming French accent Dietary restrictions can be accommodated: but must be made at least 72 hours prior to the tour. This tour is not available on May 31st.

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service . You will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary according to your own interests. On this half day option you can choose an itinerary of sites to see. Please note : Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Take the motor coach for the 40-minute drive to Deauville to experience the "Côte Fleurie" of the Belle Epoque. During this period, with the deployment of railroads and the growing fashion for sea bathing, Normandy and the Pays d'Auge's coasts became an escape from big cities for the wealthy and a new playground for architects. In that period, small villages were converted into prestigious cities to welcome the aristocrats and bourgeois in search of entertainments and vacation resorts. As you enjoy an orientation tour around the city, its luxurious hotels, casino, impressive villas, hippodrome and more, it will help you picture and understand how Deauville developed itself to become one of the most prestigious seaside resorts. You will then make a stop right next to the renowned hippodrome, for a guided visit of the "Villa Strassburger," one of the symbols of the Belle Epoque era of Deauville. Built in 1907 for a Baron on the lands of Gustave Flaubert's family and later bought by a rich American press editor, this unique architectural heritage will give you a sense of the majestic villas you can find in the area. Back then the main goal was to have not only the most impressive house, but also the most eccentric and beautiful. Hence the architectural diversity and eclecticism you will find in many of the seaside resorts of the "Côte Fleurie," between Honfleur and Cabourg. As you step into the Strassburger estate, you will immediately be transported into a Norman postcard with the gardens filled with apple trees and the Neo-Norman architecture of the Villa. Inside, you will discover original furniture and decors exactly as it was left by the Strassburger family in 1980. To add to your Norman experience, you will then meet Marie, an expert in local delicacies and products of the French soil. She will welcome you to her half-timbered shop, wine cellar and delicatessen for a little "Pause Gourmande à la française" (Frenchie gourmet break). After enjoying some free time, you will get back to your coach for the drive back to Honfleur. Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring local currency.

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service . You will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary according to your own interests. On this half day option you can choose an itinerary of sites to see. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Departing from Saint Malo, drive to Dinan via Barrage de la Rance, a unique power station that works with the tides. About 45 minutes along the winding road through lovely countryside will bring you to Dinan, located at the head of the Rance estuary on which its little port is built. On arrival you will start a walking tour of this charming medieval town. See the houses of the Old Town clustered together behind the long circuit of walls built by the Dukes of Brittany in the 14th century as protection against the Normans. You will see St. Sauveur's Basilica ; Place des Merciers, with its triangular gables and porches, and Rue du Jerzual , which links the main part of the town with the port. After this tour you will enjoy a refreshment and local pancake together with some time at leisure before returning back to St.-Malo. Please note : You will be walking on cobblestones at Dinan. It is recommended that you dress in warm, layered clothing and wear flat, comfortable shoes. You should also bring raingear in case of inclement weather.

St.-Malo was named after the 6th century monk who converted the locals to Christianity. Once a haven for pirates, it was also an important port in the voyages of discovery. Cartier sailed from here to Canada in 1534. Soon after, St.-Malo began to flourish as a trading port, not only through the furs sent back from the New World, but also due to the plentiful cod fishing. Meet your guide pierside to begin your walking discovery of the charms of the Old City of St. Malo. Your knowledgeable guide points out the sites of historical interest as you stroll the narrow streets. View the castle, part of the ramparts protecting the town, the town's typical streets, the house of Duchess Ann, and the cathedral. Also get acquainted with the more famous personalities of St. Malo, such as Jacques Cartier, Duguay-Trouin, Surcouf and the well known romantic writer Chateaubriand. Enjoy a stop at a creperie for a refreshment before returning to the ship. Please note : This excursion involves walking over uneven surfaces, and is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. It is recommended that you dress in warm, layered clothing, wear flat, comfortable shoes, and bring raingear in case of inclement weather.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guid e, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

You will depart from pier for the 75-minute drive to Fort Lalatte . This spectacular headland, set on 229-foot-high pink sandstone cliffs, offers breathtaking sceneries, among the most beautiful ones in Brittany. Heathland, covered with a wide variety of heather and gorse species, creates a landscape of colors changing with the seasons. Follow your guide on about a 2-hour walk along the coastal guard's path. Listen to the stories of the two lighthouses standing there, admire seabirds nesting in the neighboring small island. End your hike at the Cap Fréhel where you will enjoy a time at leisure for a personal discovery before you drive back to St. Malo. Please note : Wear casual comfortable clothes and flat walking shoes. Bring rain protection.

Known as the oyster capital of Brittany, Cancale is an ideal destination for anyone interested in an authentic taste of French culture. Situated on the bay of Mont St. Michel, Cancale garners most of its resources from the sea. In particular, oysters have been a famed harvest since the days of Julius Caesar, when these sea delicacies were savored by his soldiers. King Louis XIV also enjoyed oysters and received daily deliveries of these delicious mollusks. You will discover why Cancale is renowned for its oysters as you independently experience the town. Stroll the pier where you can see the expansive oyster beds and stop in one of numerous restaurants to sample the oversized oysters for which the region is so well known. With a guided visit to an oyster farm, you will taste 9 oysters. Return to the ship with your appetite for local food and culture having been satisfied. Please note : This excursion involves walking over uneven surfaces, and is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or limited mobility. It is recommended that you dress in warm, layered clothing, wear flat, comfortable shoes, and bring raingear in case of inclement weather.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Mont St. Michel is considered one of the great religious sites in all of Europe and is often compared to St. Peter's, Chartres, and Durham. First built following the appearance of Archangel Michael to the Bishop of Avranches, the abbey is constructed at the summit of an immense granite precipice 250 feet above the sea - a monument to the heyday of Norman power and influence in the world. Mont St. Michel makes its strongest impression when seen from a distance, on the approach from a 5-mile long causeway at Pontorson where Mont St. Michel joins the mainland. Once at the abbey, your guided tour on foot will involve numerous stairs and steep paths - yet you are rewarded with magnificent views at every juncture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. You'll have free time to stroll the labyrinth of streets , browse the shops, and take in this magnificent architectural achievement. Following your exploration, return to the yacht along the coastal road, passing small towns and traditional fishing harbors along the way. Please note : Inside the abbey, proper attire is required (no shorts or bare shoulders) and flash photography is not permitted. Due to its great popularity large crowds of visitors must be expected at the site. This tour requires heavy walking; up and downhill and on cobblestones. To reach the very top takes climbing between 197-350 steps. Due to new regulations motor coaches are no longer allowed to enter Mont St. Michel. There is a 20-30 minute from the parking lot to the shuttle bus that will take you to Mont St. Michel.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide , you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

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Drive from Lorient to the megalithic area of Carnac. All over Brittany, a host of ancient and mysterious standing stones have stood the test of time, despite thousands of years of natural or artificial wear and tear. But the sheer size and extent of the Carnac stones are unparalleled elsewhere. Spectacular large groups of standing stones can also be found in the neighboring towns of Erdeven, Saint Pierre Quiberon and La Trinité sur Mer. To what end? This is still today a mystery, even though some theories can be proposed. You will discover the Kerzerho alignments in Erdeven, where the oldest reports describe lines stretching almost a mile. At the end of the 19th century, the two ends were the only easily identifiable elements. You'll take a panoramic drive along the famous alignments of Carnac. Discover the alignments of menhirs, namely Le Menec, Kermario and Kerlescan, offering you the unique sight of nearly 3,000 standing stones erected by men 5,000 years ago. Enjoy a guided visit into one of these famous megaliths sites. Then drive back to the pier in Lorient. Please note : Wear warm comfortable, waterproof clothing, and flat shoes. The megalith site visited will depend on the sites' rotation at the period of excursion. Whatever the site may be, it will be spectacular. There is uneven ground at the megalith sites.

Leave the pier and drive to Vannes. Built in the shape of an amphitheater, Vannes lies at the head of the Gulf of Morbihan. The Old Town is enclosed within well-preserved ramparts and is characterized by pedestrian streets and elegant shops established in aging mansions. Walk through Old Vannes with your guide to see the ramparts and to take in the view over the old whitewashed houses and their crooked roofs. You will see the La Cohue marketplace, dating from the 12th century, and 13th century Saint Peter's Cathedral, decorated in flamboyant Gothic style. Don't miss Place Henry IV, lined with 16th century gabled houses. After your visit, enjoy some free time. Then, reach your restaurant en-route to your next stop : the crêperie Keroyal in the village of Plougoumelen. Taste the specialty of Brittany: the Breton galettes, a kind of salted pancake, gluten-free but absolutely gourmet! Continue with a stopover at Saint Goustan, the medieval port of Auray, a small town 15 minutes from your restaurant. Strolling in the heart of this enchanting little harbor discover the picturesque old streets edged with half-timbered houses. This is where Benjamin Franklin landed, by mistake, on a stormy day of December 1776, to seek help in his struggle for independence. Please note : Wear warm comfortable, clothing, raincoat or sunscreen, depending on the weather, and good walking shoes.

Leave the pier for the 15-minute drive toward Keroman complex. Lorient is the 4th largest city in Brittany and lies on an immense natural harbor protected from the ocean by the Île de Groix. It was founded in the mid-17th century for trading operations by the Compagnie des Indes. During WWII, after the defeat of the French army, the Germans built mighty U-boat pens there, one of five major centers from which Admiral Dönitz (the last Führer) masterminded the Battle of the Atlantic. Subsequently the facilities were expanded for use by French nuclear submarines. Visit the Keroman complex with a specialist. You will then reach the Kernevel port in the close-by town of Larmor-Plage. Three villas were requisitioned by the German army, one of them was the residence of Admiral Dönitz (the last Führer) from where he could supervise the U-Boat base right in front in Lorient. After this brief stop, drive back to the pier in Lorient. Please note : Wear warm comfortable clothing, and flat shoes.

Leave Lorient on a 45-minute drive to Pont Aven. In Brittany they say: "Pont Aven is a place where you find fourteen mills and fifteen houses" recalling that once, the mill industry ensured the town's prosperity. Walk along the river to the heart of the city. The picturesque town was a favorite resort for painters and the "Pont Aven School," headed by Paul Gauguin, was formed circa 1888. Then, enjoy free time at leisure to explore this traditional town. Meet back with your guide and reach a nearby Oyster farm in Riec-sur-Belon where you will be able to taste Breton oysters with a glass of west France white wine. Please note : Wear warm comfortable, casual clothing, and flat shoes.

Leaving Lorient, your tour will take you to the medieval town of Josselin. In the heart of the Porhoêt region, built on a hillside overlooking the River Oust, Josselin offers the charm of age-old half-timbered houses evocative of an entirely different era. Visit the Rohan family castle, an impressive fortress and today the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Rohan. Only four of its original nine towers survive. The elaborate granite inner-façade incorporates the letter A: a tribute to the much-loved Duchess Anne of Brittany who presided over Brittany's Golden Age. Before exploring the gardens, enjoy a typical Breton tea time on the first floor of the Castle, in the dining room, usually only for private use of the Rohan family, but especially open for you on this day. If her agenda permits it, the Duchess of Rohan will take some of her time to share a cup of tea with you. Then enjoy some free time in the beautiful gardens before returning to the pier. Please note : Wear warm comfortable, waterproof clothing, and flat shoes.

Drive from Lorient to St Pierre Quiberon's Kervihan Peak. The famous Quiberon Peninsula's wild coast will welcome you for a hike along the coastline. Take time to discover the picturesque high cliffs, beaches, the rugged coastline and its rich flora and fauna. Following the Atlantic, the itinerary offers all the beauty of the unspoiled wild Breton coastline. You will admire a natural site's succession: dizzy sheer cliffs, breath-taking panoramas overlooking a deep and dark blue water. Your hike will end at Beg-er-Lan, where the bus will be waiting for you. Please note : Wear warm comfortable, clothing, raincoat or sunscreen, depending on the weather, and good hiking shoes. Two bottles of water per guest are included. This is a hike, not a walk.