DAY 1 : WELCOME TO THE COTE D'EMERAUDE

Welcome at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.

Departure to Rennes in TGV 1st class.

Accommodation and dinner at Grand Hotel
   Barrière**** in Dinard, overlooking the sea
   in front of Saint Malo Bay and the famous
   Tour Solidor of Saint Servan.

DAY 2 : THE CORSAIRS OF SAINT MALO COUNTRY

Discovery from the sea of the beautiful and unique fortified city of Saint Malo.

Private visit of a prestigious Corsair house of the 17th Century.
   The dauntless corsairs like Dugay Trouin or Surcouf,
    Napoleon's corsair.

Lunch at the traditional Crêperie Le Corps de Garde,
    with a view on the Bay and the lighthouses of Saint Malo.

We invite you at Montmarin, beautiful Malouinière château
    built on the left bank of the Rance by a rich ship owner in the Golden
    Century. From the 18th Century "Jardins à la française" to the romantic
    park well-known for its botanic collections, you will penetrate into the
    historical universe of "Ces Messieurs de Saint Malo".

Visit of Tour Solidor and walking along the Saint Servan harbor.

Dinner at the Gastronomic Restaurant Tirel Guérin with a comfortable atmosphere
    and a Louis 13th decoration.

Back to Grand Hôtel Barrière**** in Dinard.

 
DAY 3 : THE HISTORICAL RANCE VALLEY

The well known 19th century sea resort of Dinard and its peaceful surroundings.
    You will be charmed by the sumptuous villas of the 19th Century.

Lunch at the Yachting Club overlooking the cruising boats.

Along the banks of the river Rance up to Dinan, the medieval city
    of Duguesclin and Duchesse Anne.

Private Visit of the famous cider-house Jean-Yves Prié,
    along La Rance. Tasting and explanations on cooking with apples
    and cider.

Down the Jerzual to the port of Dinan where we have a medieval dinner at Relais Corsaire.
    A Breton specialist will explain you the Kingdom of Brittany and its original Art de Vivre.

Back to Grand Hôtel**** in Dinard.

DAY 4 : FROM THE CANCALE OYSTERS TO MONT SAINT MICHEL

Private visit of Manoir de Limoelou and the adventure history of Jacques Cartier who discovered Canada
    in the name of the King of France in 1534.

The picturesque Cancale harbour and its famous oyster-beds.
    You will meet breeders of oysters who will explain you the secrets
    of the oysters, and taste the delicious "cancalaises" oysters.

Lunch at Restaurant Le Coquillage at Château Richeux****,
    Relais et Châteaux, sumptuous villa from the beginning of the
    19th Century overlooking the Mont Saint Michel Bay. Explanations
    how to prepare a beautiful seafood plate by the Chef trained
    by Olivier Roellinger.

Discovery of the fabulous Beauty of the World from the Mont Saint Michel Bay where you have the quicksands
    and the fascinating biggest spring tides in Europe. You will have an unique experience : exclusive promenade
    in the Mont Saint Michel Bay in a carriage and pair.

Dinner at Mère Poulard*** at the bottom of Mont Saint Michel where you will taste the famous omelet which
    secret of fabrication is jealously kept for many decades.

Accommodation inside the Mont, with rooms overlooking the salt-pans.

DAY 5 : THE MYSTERIOUS MONT SAINT MICHEL

The Mont Saint Michel medieval city and Benedictine Abbey mysteries :
    an unforgettable visit with an expert guide.

How are grown the salt-pan sheep, and lunch in a Restaurant
    at Pontorson.

Welcome at Château de Saint Paterne by our friends
    Charles Henry and Ségolène de Valbray. Relax time around
    the swimming pool and on the tennis court.

Accommodation and dinner at Château de Saint Paterne.

DAY 6 : LA VIE DE CHÂTEAU IN NORMANDY

Cooking class at Château de Saint Paterne by Charles Henry de Valbray.

Lunch around the swimming pool.

Promenade in Perche and private visit of Château de Carrouges.

Gala dinner at Château de Saint Paterne.

DAY 7 : RETURN TO PARIS

After breakfast, we will traverse Normandy and arrive in Paris.

This program is not contractual and could be modified according the chosen dates.