From Deauville to the landing beaches of Normandy

Highlights of the trip

  • Discovering Deauville, a luxurious seaside resort
  • Exploring the charming little port in Honfleur
  • Visiting the American war cemetery
  • Discovering Arromanches and “Mulberry” its artificial port
  • Port-en-Bessin: a charming fishing port

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  • From 640€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 6 days
      • From March to October
      • Simple -
      • Comfort
      • Ref : N1102

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arriving in Trouville

easy walks for a great self guided holiday in NormandyArrive on your own in Trouville sur Mer.  Discover the authentic town with its charming little fishing port and long sandy beach.

Meals included : none
Night : Trouville

Day 2 - The lovely little port of Honfleur

best walks in normandy nice little port of honfleur Transfer to Honfleur, a charming little town with its old harbour, tall, narrow houses, wooden church, and art galleries. You cross the town to reach the heights and the chapel of Notre Dame de Grâce, where there is a beautiful viewpoint over Honfleur and the Pont de Normandie. On the way you pass some lovely properties and half-timbered houses, you cross the Bois du Breuil, with its beech, ash, oak, and fern trees. The most spectacular are the rhododendrons that colour the forest purple and mauve in May. Then you head down to the banks of the Seine and the beach at low tide. Transfer back to Trouville sur mer.

Walk : Honfleur > Pennedepie | 3h30 | 10 km - 6 miles | Elevation : +150/-150m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Trouville

Day 3 - Deauville, on the heights and on the beach

best holiday in deauville in normandyThis morning you set off on foot from your hotel in Trouville to reach Deauville by crossing the Touques, the river that separates the two towns. Explore Deauville, with its sublime half-timbered villas, luxury hotels and casino. As you climb higher, the scenery changes completely and you're now in the Normandy countryside. You discover horse farms and magnificent thatched cottages, and you will find relics of the Second World War, a military cemetery, and magnificent views of the coast. You then head back down to the sea and walk along the immense beach (3km) to the famous Deauville boardwalk, which bears the names of the American actors who took part in the town's "American film festival", like a little "Hollywood boulevard" à la française. (Swimming opportunity – life-guard present in July & August). Return on foot to your accommodation.
. You then take the train ( on your own - ticket not included ) to Bayeux ( 1h30 ). Depending on your arrival time, take time to stroll through the charming medieval historic centre with its half-timbered houses which contrast with the white stone of Caen that most of the town is built from. You can visit the majestic Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, the English Military Cemetery, and the Battle of Normandy Museum.  And of course,  the famous Bayeux Tapestry which tells the story of the conquest of England by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy - listed in UNESCO's Memory of the World. 

Walk : Loop walk Deauville | 3h45 | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +190/-190m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Bayeux

Day 4 - From the heights of Arromanches to the artillery batteries of Longues sur Mer

authentic holiday in Normandy with easy walksThis morning's short transfer takes you to Ryes, a small village inland. The walk begins in the footsteps of William the Conqueror through the countryside, through fields and farms, before reaching the coast and its tragic and more recent history. Passing through Arromanches, you can choose to visit the 360° cinema and the D-Day Museum or you can enjoy a swim (lifeguard station only during the summer school holidays in the afternoon). The route then continues along the cliffs to Longues sur Mer and the old German batteries. A taxi will be waiting to take you back to Bayeux.

Walk : Ryes > Arromanches > Longues sur mer | 3h | 13 km - 8 miles  | +180m/ -130m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Bayeux

Day 5 - From the American cemetery to Port en Bessin

walking trip in Normandy France and easy walks France Transfer to the American cemetery. We recommend that you first visit the visitor centre, where a 30-minute film is shown. Then there is a small museum about American soldiers and their equipment. Then it is an emotional walk between the white tombs overlooking the sea, such a peaceful spot today, but that was once a terrible battlefield. After this moving visit, you start the walk down to Omaha Beach (with the possibility of a swim) and continue along the coast through the countryside before reaching Port en Bessin, a charming fishing port specialising in scallop fishing. Return transfer to Bayeux.

Walk : American cemetery > Port en Bessin  | 2h30 | 12 km - 7 miles | +160m / -170m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Bayeux

Day 6 - End of the trip

easy walking holiday NormandyEnd of the trip, after breakfast.  

Meals included : breakfast

  • From 640€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 6 days
      • From March to October
      • Simple -
      • Comfort
      • Ref : N1102
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  • You walk through history discovering the D-Day landing beaches
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  • The pretty fishing ports of Barfleur, Port en Bessin, and Port Racine
  • Delicious local cuisine including scallops and fresh cream

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    • 6 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From March to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
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      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Discover the smallest port in France, Port Racine
  • "Nez de Jobourg", one of the most beautiful walks in the region
  • Free time to visit the famous Mont Saint Michel
  • Optional : Guided crossing of the bay

    Customize your holiday here 

    • 6 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From March to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip

  • Discovering Deauville, a luxurious seaside resort
  • Exploring the charming little port in Honfleur
  • Visiting the American war cemetery
  • Discovering Arromanches and “Mulberry” its artificial port
  • Port-en-Bessin: a charming fishing port

    Customize your holiday here