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  • Normandy & Brittany Walking Tour

One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Chateau de Sully
Ideally located between Bayeux and the Normandy landing beaches, Chateau de Sully is a magnificent 18th century chateau that has been lovingly preserved, showcasing the original architecture while embellishing its rooms with tasteful modern décor. Enjoy a walk around the estate and gardens or sink into one of the deep armchairs in the bar with a glass of French wine.
Where the tour begins and ends

Starting Point: Deauville, France - 2:30 pm

Ending Point: Rennes, France - 12:00 pm

What the weather is like
Normandy and Brittany have a temperate climate and do not have very significant temperature extremes.  It can often be cool and misty in the morning, followed by warm sunshine during the day.

Average
Daily Highs (°F)
 May  June  July  Sept.  Oct.
Rennes  66  71  76  70  61
Paris  64  70  75  69  59
Background reading

D-Day June 6, 1944, The Climactic Battle of World War II -
Stephen Ambrose

A comprehensive account of D-Day. This well researched book draws together interviews and recent government documents to tell the gripping tale of June 6, 1944.

The Bayeux Tapestry, Monument to a Norman Triumph -
Wolfgang Grape

The story of the Norman conquest of England as told through the scenes depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry.

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