The Bayeux Tapestry, which is really more of an embroidery, is a 270 foot long chronicle of the Norman invasion of England. It was created in the eleventh century, just a few years after the Battle of Hastings that changed William the Bastard into William the Conqueror.

The museum in Bayeux, France that houses the tapestry recently released a stunning, high-resolution version on their website.

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For my money one of the most charming villages in Normandy, Honfleur has a beautiful old harbor surrounded by slate-covered buildings. The atmospheric old town, with cobblestone streets and an ancient wooden church, is studded with restaurants, shops, and art galleries. It’s a great home base for visiting the whole region.

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Visit the poignant beaches of D-Day, discover the rugged Brittany Coast, dine at an elegant estate in chateaux country, and spend three memorable nights in Paris on one of our most comprehensive Northern France and Normandy tours – AND for a limited time get great savings on airfare.

There are still seats available on June and July departures, starting at $6990 per person, double occupancy (land only).

One upfront, flat round-trip price per person covers air from US and Canadian gateways:

• $890 Economy Class
• $1,490 Premium Economy Class
• $3,490 Business Class

Special air price is available for new bookings only made January 9 – February 28, 2017. Valid for departures March 1 through August 31, 2017.

Contact us for a detailed itinerary.

Tags: Loire Valley, Normandy, Paris

Château d’Audrieu ★★★★

Rue de Tilly (D82), 14250 Audrieu, France, Tel: (0)2-31-80-21-52

Remote, beautiful, and yet with easy access to the D-Day beaches, the d’Audrieu is a great luxury option for touring Normandy.

Grades

Location: B. In an idyllic setting, less than five miles from Bayeux and about a 30 minute drive to the American Cemetery. The only downside is having to drive if you want to eat somewhere other than the hotel.

Property: A. An 18th century chateau in the countryside, the public spaces and parkland look the part. The restaurant is a gourmet extravaganza. Expect dinner to run €75 to €100 per person.

Rooms: B. Standard rooms are on the smallish side, and not as elegant as I would expect from a chateau at this price. Once you move up into the Junior Suite the rooms fit the property.

Details

Hotel Style: Castle; Area: Off the beaten path; No. of Rooms: 29; Singles: €320 to €485, Doubles: €320 to €485; Credit Cards: MC/V/AX

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