Normandy and the Normandy Landing Beaches

During the day arrive to the port town of Trouville-sur-Mer. Your hotel will be located in the centre of Trouville, a short distance from the fishing port and the fish market. It is an ideal place to taste seafood specialties in one of the many restaurants in the town centre.

Today is about exploring Deauville your first walk day. You stroll at your own pace through the port of Trouville before crossing the Touques river and discovering Deauville. Deauville is a rich seaside resort built in the 19th Century. Its has many grand villas a lovely large beach and numerous shops which have experienced the Parisian bourgeoisie parade over time in search of sea bathing and the mild climate. For almost fifty years, Deauville has also welcomed stars from around the world every year during the Deauville American Film Festival.

Today you leave Trouville on foot towards the Seine estuary and Honfleur. You walk through small hills and forests as you stroll along the flowery coast. Along the way you can discover charming fishing villages, such as Villerville, built on a cliff and having amazing views of the English Channel and the estuary. Then you will reach Cricqueboeuf, its name taken from the Scandinavia first name “Criach” and “Buhd” meaning shelter, literally “Criach’s shelter”, and proof of the existence of the town in Viking times. You continue your journey to reach the magnificent port of Honfleur.

Your hotel is located in the town centre, a stone’s throw from the old port!

Today’s loop walk takes you through the old part of Honfleur and the “Côte de Grace Hill” for a stunning view over the Seine estuary.  On top of the hill stands the old chapel “Notre dame de grace”  which is said to protect all sailors and fishermen! Once a year, locals walk up the hill for a celebration in the chapel. This tradition still takes place today.

Further west you walk through oak and beech woods before reaching the Village of Pennedepie. The walking trail takes you to a farm specialising in Cider production, Calvados (Apple brandy). Then past the village of Barneville la Bertran you go through farmland before walking down Honfleur again.

After breakfast you have a private transfer of around an hour and a half to the Caen plain and the Landing beaches. Depending on your wishes, we will drop you off between the town of Creully and Arromanches-les-Bains. You will start your walk on Gold Beach then you will arrive at the top of the cliff which overlooks the artificial port of Arromanches. Your time will be dedicated to museums and beaches before joining the German Battery of Longue-sur-mer. A few miles (Km) further you will reach the fishing port of Port-en-Bessin where your hotel is located.

Today’s loop takes you further west to Colleville-sur-mer and the impressive American War Cemetery. From there you can walk down to Omaha Beach. The trail back is through farmland

You walk inland through the heart of the Bessin area with orchards, green pastures and great granite mansions and manors.  Arriving Bayeux, our route takes you through the British War cemetery and Commonwealth memorial. On the way to your hotel, in the centre of town, you will pass the great cathedral. We also recommend the visit to the famous tapestry relating the battle of Hastings. It is an unbelievable piece of art.

Depart after breakfast.