Normandy on Foot

We had a good time despite some rain for which I don't blame them! The hotels were all very different but nice and that was interesting. There was a good variety in the walks and things to see.

We had a wonderful walk through Normandy. Planning for our trip was assisted by the gear list provided. The final documents gave us everything we needed to get started and the downloadable maps and app were easy to use and meant that we never got lost! The chosen routes were lovely taking us along the sea and through the countryside. We loved the mix of hotels, particularly the L'Ecrin in Honfleur and the Hotel Argouges in Bayeux. Our local contact, Alice who picked us up in Honfleur and took us to Arromanches was very accommodating. We asked to make a brief stop at Juno Beach on the way and she was more than happy to do that, allowing us some time on this important Canadian D Day site. She was also full of information and history as we drove which made the time go very quickly. Many, many thanks to her for her friendly, helpful contribution to our happy experience.

Lush forest paths, rugged seascapes, rustic hotels, and the added convenience of hiking each day with only a day pack. What was there not to love?

They customized a Normandy on foot combining it with Bretagne segment including Mont-St-Michel. That was done very well and we enjoyed every minute of our 155 miles walk. That was spectacular!

Weather and accommodations were great. Some locations were more crowded than I anticipated but it was the 80th anniversary of D-Day.