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Our guides
Major General
Graham Hollands
A paludier, or saltworker,
raking in the day's salt harvest.
Accommodations
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10 days in Normandy & Brittany
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with Karen Gros
July 3rd - 12th, 2011
Exclusive tour for a small group of 6 people |
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LET'S GO GREEN!...all of Karen's trips include carbon offsets
for the flight portion of your trip. In the same vein, we will visit
an organic Normandy dairy, organic apple orchard, and farmers' markets
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Highlights
NORMANDY
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Private customized tour of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with retired
British Major General Hollands
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Private visit & tasting at award-winning AOC Norman dairy specializing in
artisanal "Beurre de Baratte," crème fraîche, and Camembert cheese
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Private visit & tasting at an organic apple orchard & cider distillery in Calvados
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Bayeux tapestries depicting William the Conquerer & the 1066 Battle of Hastings
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BRITTANY
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Scenic drive along the Bay of Mont St-Michel & walled port town of St-Malo
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Rocky tidal island Mont St. Michel & private guided visit of the historical Abbey
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Medieval cobbled town of Dinan on the banks of the River Rance
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Village & Château of Fougères ~ a masterpiece of medieval military architecture
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Private château dinner party with "Breton" French chef
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The megalithic monuments of La Roche-aux-Fées
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Private guided tour of the village & Château of Vitré
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Scenic drive through the Forest of Paimpont, vestige of the legendary Arthurian Forest of Brocéliande
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Dinner and Les Chemins Lumineux, "Lighted Pathways," of Rochefort-en-Terre
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Enchanting boat cruise along the Loch River estuary
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Lunch at a Crêperie in medieval walled town of Guérande
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Private guided visit of the salt marshes of Guérande with a salt worker
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Gastronomic fine-dining in Trinité sur Mer ~ possibility for whole-lobster dinner
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Trip price: $3,350 per person (based on double) |
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| Includes: 9 nights lodging in beautiful, high quality accommodations (3 nights in Saint-Michel-de-la-Pierre/Normandy, 3 nights in Torcé, 3 nights in Trinité-Sur-Mer/Brittany); all breakfasts; 4 lunches; 5 dinners; baggage transfer between lodging; van rental, insurance & fuel charges; tolls & parking; privately guided tours & visits; comprehensive trip insurance; carbon offsets for flights, and all highlights listed above. Please note that airfare, and ground transportation to/from airport are not included. Trip maximum: 6 people ~ first come, first served |
Practical Information
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This is a LAND ONLY package beginning in Saint-Michel-de-la-Pierre, Normandy and ending in Trinité-sur-Mer, Brittany; as such, the price does not include airfare, nor expenses to and from airport/train stations. I can assist you with choosing and reserving your modes of arrival and departure transportation within France (excepting airline tickets).
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Please consult Karen before finalizing your travel plans.
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Allow 10 days total travel time. It is recommended to plan an overnight in Paris before and after the trip.
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How to get to Normandy:
Several options are available to you. Please contact Karen for information on what is right for you.
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