The Middle Age, and the story of the Duke who became King

After your arrival by your own means, discover Honfleur, a typical and scenic normand village, with its harbour. It is nicknamed “town of painters“.

After your lunch (not included), head towards Dives-Sur Mer, where from William the Conqueror lead his fleet to conquer England. Your private guide will tell you all about it all and more, during your tour of this very well-preserved Normand village.

Dinner (not included). Check-in for 2 nights in a guest house.

After your breakfast, you will visit one of the oldest normand castle: Chateau de Crevecoeur en auge. Despite a violent history, the castle has kept its original layout. You’ll visit the 15th century royal castle, the dove house and the chapel.

Lunch (not included), discover in Beuvron en Auge, listed as one oh the “most beautiful village of France“.

Carry on with your epic journey to Falaise, the historical capital of the Duchy of Normandy, and birthplace of the William the Conqueror. Through the interactive visit of the castle, you will learn some more about William the conqueror and his successors.

Dinner (not included) and night at your accommodation.

After your breakfast, head to Caen, the “city of 100 bell towers“. On the outskirts of the city, you will take a guided tour of the historical park “Ornavik”, bringing back to life Normandy under the rule of the Vikings and the Normands. Amongst others things, you will see typical buildings from the time, built with the same techniques and materials from back then.

After your lunch (not included), you will turn yourself into a investigator for a treasure hunt around town, with a guide, and learn in a fun way about the history of the city and how it became the political capital of William the Conqueror.

Dinner (not included).  Overnight in a guest house.

After breakfast, head to Bayeux, that has gained its world fame for the tapestry, recalling the conquest of England by William the Conqueror. You will have a private guide to take you to the cathedral, with its mix of romanesque and normand Gothic styles, and to the Tapestry Museum. There, you will discover this unique story that dates back from the 11th century.

After lunch (not included), chose to spend some free time on the coast or take up an orientation course in Bayeux (them D-Day, medieval, unusual).

End of your trip.

Guided tour of Honfleur : on Tuesdays and Fridays in extra.