Itinerary
- Day 1
Mannheim to Reims
You'll arrive in Mannheim on your own and meet up with the group around midday. From there, everyone boards the coach heading to Reims. During the drive, you'll get to know the other travelers, and dinner together that evening gives you a chance to start forming connections before the trip really gets going.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Honfleur
A guided walk takes you through Reims to see Notre-Dame Cathedral, which showcases the intricate details of French Gothic style. After that, the coach moves on to Normandy and brings you to Honfleur, sitting right on the Seine estuary. You'll walk through the narrow, winding streets there to reach Vieux Bassin, and you can see Ste. Catherine, which is the largest wooden church in all of France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Reims to Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit to Ste. Catherine Church in Honfleur
- Exploration of Vieux Bassin (old harbor basin) in Honfleur
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims Ste. Catherine Church Vieux Bassin 
- Day 3
Caen - Bayeux
Start in Caen where you'll check out William the Conqueror's castle and the abbeys that reflect the town's medieval past. From there, head to Bayeux to walk through the cathedral and wander the old town streets. Later in the day, stop at a Calvados distillery to taste this apple brandy that the region's famous for.
Included Activities
- Visit Caen Castle
- Explore Caen's two abbeys
- Visit Bayeux Cathedral
- Explore Bayeux old town
- Calvados tasting at a distillery
Optional Activities
- Visit Allied landing beaches near Caen
Landmarks Caen Castle Bayeux Cathedral Bayeux Old Town 
- Day 4
Cancale
Mont-Saint-Michel appears on the horizon as you approach, with its Gothic monastery rising from the bay. You'll explore the fortified settlement built around the monastery church, a structure from the 13th century that earned its reputation as a wonder of the West. Later, you head to Cancale, a small fishing village where you can see oyster baskets at low tide and try fresh oysters straight from local fishermen at the market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mont-Saint-Michel World Heritage Site
- Exploration of Cancale fishing village
- Oyster tasting at Cancale market
Landmarks Mont-Saint-Michel Cancale 
- Day 5
Saint-Malo
Make your way to Saint-Malo and walk along the fortress walls, taking in how the sea colors change throughout the day. The afternoon gives you options - either relax on the sandy beaches or head to a local café to try sparkling cider and just sit for a while.
Included Activities
- Walk the fortress walls of Saint-Malo
Optional Activities
- Spend time on sandy beaches
- Visit local cafés for sparkling cider
- Optional boat trip along the coast
Landmarks Saint-Malo Fortress Walls - Day 6
Côtes d'Armor - Roscoff
Travel west through Côtes d'Armor, passing the pink granite rock formations near Perros-Guirec that make this stretch of coast so distinctive. Stop by the Sept-Îles bird sanctuary, then finish the day in Roscoff where you can walk the pristine beaches and see the clear water.
Included Activities
- View Côte de Granit Rose
- Observe Sept-Îles bird sanctuary
Landmarks Côte de Granit Rose Perros-Guirec Sept-Îles Roscoff - Day 7
Finistère - Meneham
The day focuses on Brittany's spiritual side at the Calvary of St. Thégonnec, a site tied to traditional Breton pilgrimages over centuries. From there, you travel to Finistère and the village of Meneham, where yellow rock formations shaped by the sea give the area a dramatic, isolated feeling. You'll also see the Menhir Men Marz, one of France's most substantial standing stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Calvary of St. Thégonnec
- Exploration of Meneham village
- Viewing of Menhir Men Marz
Landmarks Calvary of St. Thégonnec Meneham Menhir Men Marz - Day 8
Pointe du Van - Pont-Aven
Head out to Pointe du Van at Brittany's western edge and take the coastal path through open heath. You'll see unusual rock formations and Atlantic waves crashing below. Later, check out Pont-Aven, the village where Gauguin's painting school was based, with its galleries and scenic bay to explore.
Included Activities
- Walk coastal path from Pointe du Van
- Explore Pont-Aven art galleries
Landmarks Pointe du Van Chapel of Saint-They Pont-Aven - Day 9
Carnac - Quiberon - Golfe du Morbihan
Spend time in the Carnac megalithic fields where menhirs have stood for about 5,000 years. Then go to the Quiberon peninsula to see dramatic cliffs on the western side and fine sand beaches facing east. After that, head to Golfe du Morbihan for a relaxing afternoon by this quiet 'little sea.'
Included Activities
- Explore Carnac megalithic fields
Landmarks Carnac Megalithic Fields Quiberon Peninsula Golfe du Morbihan - Day 10
Vannes - Rennes
Start your morning in Vannes, walking through the old town to see the half-timbered houses and royal gardens that overlook Golfe du Morbihan. During the afternoon, drive to Rennes, Brittany's capital, where you can see the medieval ramparts, baroque town hall, and various historic buildings.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vannes old town
- View Vannes royal gardens
- Explore Rennes medieval ramparts
- View Rennes baroque town hall
- Explore Place Ste. Anne half-timbered houses
Landmarks Vannes Old Town Golfe du Morbihan Rennes Ramparts Rennes Town Hall Place Ste. Anne 
- Day 11
Rennes - Troyes - Chartres
Begin your return from Rennes to Troyes with a stop in Chartres to see the cathedral's impressive architecture and learn about its history on your own. This evening, have a farewell dinner where you can go over everything you saw and did during your time in Brittany.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- View Chartres Cathedral exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit Chartres Cathedral interior on your own
Landmarks Chartres Cathedral - Day 12
Return to Mannheim
The coach departs around midday for the journey back to Mannheim, where you'll then head home on your own. You'll have the memories and experiences from the full tour with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
