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FRANCE - Short Break
Mont St. Michel & the Normandy Coast
4 days
from
£179
Highlights Include Mont St. Michel Optional Excursion Bayeux & the Normandy Landing Beaches
Delve into the past with this superb short break based in the charming town of Caen, in beautiful Normandy. The highlight is an included visit to one of France's most famous landmarks, Mont St. Michel. This rugged island off the Normandy coast dominates the coastline. You'll also have the chance to experience more recent history, with an optional tour of the Normandy Landing Beaches.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning A crossing to Calais. Early evening arrival at your hotel in Caen for a three night stay. DAY 2 - Free to explore Caen, which is home A to a castle and two magnificent abbeys, as well as some super shops. The Rue Vaugeux boasts splendid half-timbered buildings. Alternatively, join our optional three-quarter day excursion to Bayeux, home of the worldfamous tapestry which depicts the events of 1066, and the Normandy Landing Beaches, Gold, Juno and Sword. The trip includes a visit to Arromanches, where you can still see sections of the artificial Mulberry Harbour, constructed for the Allied invasion of Europe on D-Day in 1944. We also stop at Ouistreham, where we will see the Pegasus Bridge, scene of a major battle during the Normandy invasion. DAY 3 - Today we include a full day excursion A to Mont St. Michel. This picturesque medieval settlement is perched atop a rocky island at the mouth of the River Couesnon. The island is linked to the mainland by a causeway and dominated by an imposing Benedictine abbey. Wander through the cobbled streets, take a walk along the ramparts and visit one of the fascinating museums. DAY 4 - Morning departure to Calais for a late A afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point this evening. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in a comfortable medium grade hotel, such as Kyriad Caen Memorial Hotel, located around 3 miles from the town centre. The hotel has a restaurant and bar and all bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.
What's Included
Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Three nights' accommodation including breakfast Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Excursion to Mont St. Michel
HOLIDAY REF: HWFC
Calais Bayeux Caen Mont St. Michel
FRANCE
Dates & Prices
Holiday ref: HWFC
Areas A, E & F £179 `08 June 13 £199 Sept 5 £199 Oct 3 £179 Areas B, C & D May 9 £189 June 20 £199 Aug 29 £199 Oct 3 £179
Deposit £50 per person Single room £50 For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 6 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above
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