Normandy Tours and Trips

Normandy Tours and Trips

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From the 11th-century Norman conquest of England to the World War II D-Day landings, Normandy holds a special place in European history. It’s true that this northwestern region in France mostly draws history lovers, but there is much more to explore here beyond the usual suspects: D-Day landing beaches, Mémorial de Caen, Bayeux Tapestry, etc. Visitors can, for instance, enjoy a seaside holiday in Deauville, explore the historical buildings in Caen, and sample the world-famous Camembert cheese. Keep reading to find out our highlights of Normandy on your France tour. 

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Anonymous | Traveled in October
Everything was perfectly arranged

Everything was perfectly arranged during our holiday, the tour guide Yannis Brousset was excellent and took care of all the arrangements during our holiday, so we were thoroughly able to relax and enjoy the beautiful areas we visited with Yannis providing with just the right amount of detail at the numerous interest spots we stopped at. The various events organised were brilliant.

Anonymous | Traveled in October
Cycle routes were interesting

Had a great time over the six days through Brittany and Normandy. Yannis made the trip enjoyable, relaxed, well organised and interesting. It was run at a good pace, nothing felt to long or to short, was plenty to take in and see. Cycle routes were interesting and kept us off a lot of roads where possible. Food stops and restaurants that Yannis took us too were all lovely with plenty of options to try. The trip to the cidre distillery was a nice stop to break up some of the heavier history stops. We covered a good amount of history, was just the right amount. Hotels were all well located, bathrooms were a little odd in some as would have been nice to have a shower after long rides, but had to make do with baths in a few. Bikes were easy to ride and adjust where needed. Overall would be more than happy to travel with Exodus on another cycle trip, hoping more locations in France become available as guided trips as prefer these over self guided options.

Anonymous | Traveled in October
I had a great time on the trip

I had a great time on the trip. Although the bike tour was challenging, it was very interesting and I felt that I was in good hands. The guides were friendly, competent and fun. My only negative comment would be that we could have had a free day to relax and rest up a bit from the constant movement from hotel to hotel. In spite of this, I felt that the trip was well worth the expense.

Anonymous | Traveled in October
A beautiful blend of history, scenery, and incredible food

I absolutely loved this trip! The cycling was perfect: around 90% on dedicated bike paths, with very little time spent on roads, which made it feel relaxed and safe the whole way through. Every day brought something different: charming medieval villages, peaceful countryside, and powerful reminders of history along the D-Day beaches. The food was a real highlight — from fresh seafood on the coast to delicious local cheeses and pastries, every meal felt like a reward after a day in the saddle. Mont-Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo were just as magical as I’d imagined. . Overall, this was a wonderful balance of gentle cycling, culture, and great food — the perfect way to experience northern France!

Shona | Traveled in October

Pablo the tour leader was friendly, helpful and informative also Luis the van bacK up driver was great and gave us super picnic lunches. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip with good company.

Anonymous | Traveled in September

Our leader was Pablo Garcia. He was very knowledgeable, skilled and had lots of patience, excellent and timely information and always made sure our needs were met. Some of the accommodation was basic, but that was okay. Breakfasts were very varied and tasty with plenty of choices. We had a great group of cyclists and Pablo kept the team spirit going. The recommendations for meals were great and we had a lot of local food/ specialty options, which was great. The itinerary was good, riding through beautiful and vast landscapes with wild life such as flamingos and white horses, small medieval villages and beautiful canals, we would have expected and liked some more roads along the beautiful coast. There was a lot of riding through flat landscape with orchards and agriculture. The equipment was good, but some of the bikes had some gear and shifting issues. The support van driver Louis, made awesome picnic lunches with fresh local foods. All in all a great trip!

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    Normandy Tours and Trips

    Quick Facts

    Good season May to September 
    Peak season June to August (June is especially busy for D-Day events)
    Size 30,600 km2 (11,825 mi2)
    Population 3.5 million
    Adjacent cities/destinations Paris, Rouen, Caen, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux, Honfleur, Deauville

    Tour Highlights

    • Make it a point to visit Mont-Saint-Michel during your trip to Normandy. This tidal island is famed for its castle-like abbey that appears as though it has risen out of the sea.
    • Head to Caen for a whole host of things to do and explore. Caen Castle and the men’s and women’s abbey all have links to William the Conqueror, and when night falls, the streets in the Vanguex neighborhood come alive with various bars and restaurants.
    • See the infamous Bayeux Tapestry that depicts the campaign led by William the Conqueror to conquer England in 1066.
    • Enjoy the perfect seaside holiday in Deauville, which is also popular among visitors for its golf courses, marina, horse racing culture, and casinos.
    • Visit the capital of the Normandy region, Rouen. This port city is steeped in history, with the oldest inn in France, La Couronne, the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Gros Horloge Clock Tower.
    • Explore the D-Day beaches on a World War II tour of Normandy. The five beaches, with their code names of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword can evoke powerful feelings as you walk where many men bravely fought for Europe’s freedom.
    • Savor some of the best cheeses in France, all found in the Normandy region. The star of the show is Camembert, but other varieties like Neufchatel, Livarot, and Pont-l’Eveque aren't to be missed.

    Travel Tips

    • Be respectful when visiting war memorials in Normandy.
    • Devote at least half a day to the Mémorial de Caen, which commemorates Normandy Landings and the Battle of Caen.
    • Make your vacation go further by booking tours from Paris to Normandy. As most key attractions and towns are just a two-hour drive from the capital, you get to experience the best of both worlds.
    • Add Amiens and Lille to your itinerary if you are on a World War II tour of Normandy.
    • Plan ahead if you are going on Normandy beach tours in the summer, which is the peak time for tourism. Or aim for the shoulder months of May and September.
    • Consider visiting lesser-known gems like Trouville-Sur-Mer and Valleuse d’Antifer on your Normandy trip.

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