An eleven-day journey into a rich tapestry of history, nature, and flavor—an unforgettable escape into one of France’s most magical regions, where Celtic legends, dramatic coastlines, and timeless, flower-filled villages come alive. Come enjoy white-capped waves, windswept gorgeous coastline, and top-tier dining. This trip has an ideal pace with no long travel days, a nice balance of free time, and the opportunity to settle in to each hotel.
Have you always wanted to see Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy? It’s an easy add-on!
Spring 2026: May 31 – June 11, 2026 / Saint Michel & D-Day Add-On: June 11 – 14, 2026
IMPORTANT: You’ll need to depart the USA on or before May 30, 2026
Included in every Saints & Sages trip:
- English-speaking, certified travel director offering 24/7 assistance, and expert local guides, certified by their countries
- Professional driver
- Hand-selected accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels
- Full breakfast daily
- Activities menu for you to design your day during free time!
- Internet access
- Entrance fees, taxes, and all gratuities
- Laundry Liaison: if desired, we will arrange for your clothing to be laundered near the halfway point of the trip. (Notify us before trip start and we will schedule it and tell you the pricing.)
- Indulgence add-ons: special occasion or extra pampering needed? We got you!
- Guaranteed departure with just four guests
Brittany 2026, Optional Saint-Michel & D-Day Add-On
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📋 Overview
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📍 Itinerary
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📍 Add-On D-Day & Saint Michel
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📅 Dates & Prices
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📷 Photos
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❗ Essential Info
Embark on an twelve-day journey through the heart of Brittany, where Celtic legends, dramatic coastlines, and timeless villages come alive. Explore Brittany’s most enchanting villages—like the flower-filled Rochefort-en-Terre and the artist haven of Pont-Aven. Marvel at medieval castles in Dinan and Josselin, and walk among ancient megaliths in Carnac and Locmariaquer. Sail the crystalline waters of the Glénan Archipelago, stand at the windswept cliffs of Pointe du Raz—known as “the end of the world” in Breton—and trace the rugged beauty of the Pink Granite Coast. Along the way, indulge in Brittany’s culinary treasures: cider from its oldest cidrerie, hand-rolled butter and cheese in Saint-Malo, and the world’s finest oysters in Cancale.
This journey is a rich tapestry of history, nature, and flavor—an unforgettable escape into one of France’s most magical regions.
S² Trip Highlights:
- Eleven nights of beautiful 4- or 5-star accommodations with upgraded rooms in Vannes, Quimper, Saint-Malo, and Paris (3- or 4- star in Paris)
- All breakfasts, five lunches, six dinners (drink cost excluded)
- Welcome luncheon and wine sampling in Nantes with a charming Loire Valley sommelier
- Visit some of France's most beautiful villages, including Rochefort-en-Terre, Pont-Aven, Concarneau, Auray, Locronan, Camaret-sur-Mer, Fougères, and Dinan
- Châteaux visits to Ducs de Bretagne, Suscinio, Dinan, and Josselin Castles
- Prehistoric Celtic sites of Locmariaquer, Carnac, and Cairn de Barnenez
- Sailing trip to the emerald waters of the Glénan Archipelago
- Visit rugged Pointe du Raz, the westernmost spot in France, known in the Breton language as the end of the world
- Cider tasting at the oldest cidrerie in Brittany
- Explore the gorgeous, windswept seascapes of the Pink Granite Coast
- Artisanal cheese and butter visit in Saint-Malo
- Taste world's most highly prized oysters in Cancale
- All transportation as described in the itinerary
- High-speed train from Paris to Nantes and from Rennes to Paris
- Free time! This is the secret to the perfect group travel experience: the ability to set the pace how you like it, so you never feel rushed or exhausted. You get to be as busy or as wander-the-cobblestone-streets-and-sit-in-a-pretty-café as you want to be!
- Digital access to photos and video from the trip
- Full-time travel director, fluent in French
- All transportation as described in itinerary
- Free time! This is the secret to the perfect group travel experience; the ability to set the pace how you like it, so you never feel rushed or exhausted. You get to be as busy or as wander-the-cobblestone-streets-and-sit-in-a-pretty-café as you want to be!
- Digital access to photos and video from the trip
- Full-time travel director, fluent in French
- Small group: 16-person maximum
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1 Paris, France | Skyline viewing, Welcome Apps & Cocktails
- Day 2 Vannes | Nantes City Visit, Sommelier Luncheon
- Day 3 Vannes | Domaine de Suscinio, Rochefort-en-Terre, Château de Josselin
- Day 4 Vannes | Prehistoric Megaliths, Locmariaquer and Carnac
- Day 5 Quimper | Pont-Aven, Concarneau
- Day 6 Quimper | Sailing Trip Glénan Islands
- Day 7 Quimper | Pointe du Raz Cape, Locronan, Cider Visit
- Day 8 Quimper | Crozon Peninsula, Camaret-Sur-Mer
- Day 9 Saint-Malo | Morlaix, Cairn de Barnenez, Pink Granite Coast
- Day 10 Saint-Malo | Cheese & Butter Visit, Cancale Luncheon, Pointe du Grouin
- Day 11 Saint-Malo | Dinan, Léhon, Fougères
- Day 12 Paris | High-speed Train Rennes to Charles de Gaulle
Add-On Option, Mont-Saint-Michel and Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches:
- Day 12 Mont-Saint-Michel
- Day 13 Caen Memorial Museum, The bucket-list museum for both D-Day experts and newbies alike, this immersive experience will transport us back to the 1940s, preparing us for a vivid and more meaningful visit to the landing beaches
- Day 14 D-Day Landing Beaches: A WW-II expert guides us through the best invasion sites and memorials, including Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and the American Cemetery
- Day 15 Belle Époque Beach Beauty Deauville and Charming Honfleur Fishing Village, overnight at a hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport
Want to see the full itinerary? Click on the itinerary tab above.
DAY 0 TRAVEL DAY
Fly from the US into Paris. We are happy to put a Paris extension together for you if you'd like to explore more of what Paris has to offer before our trip starts or if you'd just like a few days to get over jet lag.
Overnight: Flight Meals: In-flight
DAY 1 PARIS, FRANCE
Upon arrival, you'll have private transport to our Paris hotel where you'll have time to rest and refresh. In the afternoon, we'll see the best (and uncrowded!) skyline views of Paris and will enjoy a mini-welcome gathering with appetizers and cocktail hour.
Overnight City: Paris Meals: Light dinner
DAY 2 NANTES
In the morning, we'll take the two-hour bullet train from Paris to Nantes. Officially part of the Loire Region, Nantes belongs historically and culturally to Brittany. An expert guide will show us the best of the old town, and then we'll enjoy our welcome luncheon with wine pairings guided by a charming Loire Valley sommelier. After lunch, we'll have private transport to our home base of Vannes in the Morbihan Peninsula.
Overnight City: Vannes Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 ROCHEFORT-EN-TERRE, CASTLE VISITS
Today we head out to visit Domaine de Suscinio Castle before heading to Rochefort-en-Terre, one of the villages France has designated as one of their most beautiful. We will have time to explore before heading to our next castle, Château de Josselin.
Overnight City: Vannes Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Luncheon
DAY 4 NEOLITHIC SITES & AURAY
Today, we will see two prehistoric sites. First, we'll explore the megaliths of Locmariaquer, including the Er-Grah tumulus passage grave, the Table des Marchand dolmen, and the Menhir of Er Grah, the largest known single block of stone to be transported and erected by Neolithic people. Then, we will head over to visit the Carnac Stones, a collection of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones that were erected by the pre-Celtic people of Brittany. We'll also have a nice visit in the historic and charming port city of Auray.
Overnight City: Vannes Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 FINISTÈRE
Today we leave the Morbihan Peninsula for the region the Romans called Finis Terrae, and the Bretons called Penn ar Bed. Either way, it translates into English as "the End of the World." On our way to our new home base of Quimper, we will visit famed Pont-Aven, made famous by the artists Émile Bernard and Paul Gaugin, and home to the Pont-Aven School of Art. Next, we'll visit the medieval walled town of Concarneau.
Overnight City: Quimper Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6 GLÉNAN ISLANDS
This morning, we'll take off on a sailing trip to the Glénan Islands. Known as the "Breton Caribbean," these islands feature crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Accessible only by boat, these largely unspoiled islands are a protected natural reserve and tranquil escape.
Overnight City: Quimper Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 POINTE DU RAZ, LOCRONAN & CIDER
Today, we'll visit the westernmost point in France, rugged Pointe du Raz Cape, known for its high cliffs and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. After connecting with nature, we'll enjoy an afternoon in Locronan, a beautifully-preserved Breton village with incredible half-timbered and granite architecture. You guessed it, it's also one of France's most beautiful villages! Lastly, we'll taste cidre at Brittany's oldest cider house. This refreshing alcoholic beverage is made from apples, and Brittany makes the best in France. Like wine, French cidre ranges from dry (mostly enjoyed alongside meals) to sweet (enjoyed with dessert).
Overnight City: Quimper Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 CROZON PENINSULA & CAMARET-SUR-MER
I hope you're not tired of gorgeous views! Today we visit the Crozon Peninsula with its turquoise waters and jagged cliffs. This peninsula has a rich history with forts and dolmens. We'll spend time in the picturesque maritime village of Camaret-sur-Mer, home of the UNESCO-listed Vauban Tower and a charming and lively port town with fresh seafood and art shops.
Overnight City: Quimper Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 CÔTE DE GRANIT ROSE
Today, we check out of Quimper, stopping along the Pink Granite Coast as we make our way to Saint-Malo. We'll see the Cairn de Barnenez, known as the "Prehistoric Parthenon," which was built before the Egyptian pyramids. We'll see the iconic Pink Granite lighthouse and stop in the most picturesque villages, including Trebeurden and Perros-Guirec. Arriving in the walled city of Saint-Malo, we'll have some free time to settle in.
Overnight City: Saint-Malo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 SAINT-MALO & CANCALE
Today will be a delicious day! Did you know the region of Brittany is famous in France for having the best butter? It's true! In the morning, we'll walk the ramparts of Saint-Malo, stopping to sample the only hand-rolled artisanal butter in Brittany, along with their artisanal cheeses. For lunch, we are headed to Cancale, France's most famous village for oysters, and we'll have a special four-course tasting lunch at a seaside restaurant that you'll remember fondly for the rest of your life, both for its views and the quality of its food. With a lunch like this, we won't need dinner!
Overnight City: Saint-Malo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 11 DINAN & FOUGÈRES
Today we're headed to the jaw-droppingly beautiful medieval village of Dinan with its half-timbered houses, historic ramparts, and impressive castle. Next, we'll head to the medieval village of Fougères, site of the largest and (and arguably most impressive) medieval fortress in Europe (founded in 1020!). After heading back to Saint-Malo, we'll celebrate our last dinner together with a fantastic feast and great wines!
Overnight City: Saint-Malo Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
DAY 12 DEPARTURE
Unless continuing your journey with us to Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day landing beaches, you will have private transport to the city of Rennes, where you'll catch a fast train to Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris (duration: one hour and ten minutes). You'll be able to either catch an evening flight back to the US or we'll hook you up with a one-night stay in a hotel near the airport. If you'd like to add on time in France, we're happy to help with that. Just ask us!
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the mystical tides and medieval charm of Mont-Saint-Michel, then dive into WWII history at the Caen Memorial Museum, setting the stage for a powerful guided tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches—including Utah, Omaha, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and the American Cemetery. Wrap up your journey with a scenic visit to the elegant Deauville and the picturesque fishing village of Honfleur, before heading to Paris for a smooth departure.
S² Add-On Highlights:
- Three nights of beautiful 4- or 5-star accommodations near the D-Day Landing Sites with upgraded rooms. One night in Paris near Charles De Gaulle Airport (3- or 4- star)
- Majestic Mont-Saint-Michel
- Guided tour of Caen
- Bucket-list WWII museum, Caen Mémorial
- Full-day tour of the major D-Day sites led by a WWII expert, to include: Normandy American Cemetery, Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Pointe Du Hoc
- All breakfasts, one lunch, and three dinners (drink cost excluded)
- Digital access to photos and video from the trip
- All transportation as described in itinerary
- Digital access to photos and video from the trip
- Full-time travel director, fluent in French
- Small group: 16-person maximum
Itinerary:
DAY 12 MONT-SAINT-MICHEL
We'll depart Saint-Malo and head to UNESCO World Heritage site Mont-Saint-Michel, the incredibly preserved medieval village famously surrounded by flowing tides (and quicksand!), and a pilgrimage destination for nearly 1,000 years. We'll then head to Bayeux, our home for the next three nights.
Overnight: Bayeux Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13 CAEN
The bucket-list WWII museum for D-Day experts and newbies alike, this immersive experience will transport us back to the 1940s, preparing us for a vivid and meaningful visit to the landing beaches.
Overnight City: Bayeux Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14 D-DAY LANDING BEACHES
A WW-II expert will guide us through the best invasion sites and memorials, including Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and the American Cemetery.
Overnight City: Bayeux Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 15 DEAUVILLE & HONFLEUR
Today we check out of Bayeux, headed to visit Belle Époque beach beauty Deauville and the charming fishing village of Honfleur as we make our way back to Paris for our flights home. We'll plan on one night at a hotel near the airport to make things easy for the flight home.
Overnight City: Paris near CDG Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
SPRING 2026: May 31 - June 11, 2026
IMPORTANT: You'll need to depart the USA on or before May 30.
Mont-Saint-Michel & D-Day Add-On: June 11-14, 2026
Prices are in USD per person, based on double occupancy.
Price: $8,199/person Single Supplement: $1,457*
D-Day Add-On Price: $2,990/person D-Day Add-On Single Supplement: $933*
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*The single supplement is a cost increase paid by solo travelers booking a room to themselves. Hotels charge the same amount per room, regardless of whether the occupancy is a single or a couple. S² firmly believes that group travel is the absolute best way to travel, especially for singles! If you are traveling alone and would like us to try and find someone to share a room with you, let us know! We do not mark up our single supplement!
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Mobility Information:
S² trips may include walking tours, which you are free to join or to skip. If opting out of the walking tour, your travel director will give you excellent options. These may include cafés or wine bars to soak in the atmosphere of the city or the location of mini-trains that can take you on a riding tour of the city.
Saints & Sages is committed to helping guests of varying mobility enjoy and experience Europe. That said, guests do need to be able to walk minimal distances sometimes with uneven, cobblestone surfaces and may occasionally need to navigate steps. Every individual has their own mobility needs, and every location has its specific challenges. Please contact us, and we will help you determine if an individual trip is a good fit for you.
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