Normandy

Normandy alone offers you centuries of history.

The Bayeux Tapestry will tell you the story William the Conqueror and the Norman conquest of England.

The Cathedrals of Rouen and Bayeux will evoke the remarkable work of medieval builders and architects.

Land of Freedom and remembrance, Normandy was the theatre of the largest military operation of the Second World War.

Walking on the D-Day landing beaches will leave an indelible mark on your emotions, especially if you are walking in the steps of a loved one. 

Personalized research on relatives who took part in the conflict or D-Day landing is possible on request.

Brittany

Brittany has always been a land connected to the sea.

From the walls of Saint-Malo, home of the corsairs, and Concarneau, redesigned by Vauban, Louis XIV’s military engineer,

to the Lorient submarine base used as a retreat area by German U-Boat during WWII.

But it’s also:

The mysterious aligned Neolithic stones of Carnac or the surprising atmosphere of the Brocéliande forest.

Land or sea, the choice is yours…

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley and the Renaissance are fundamentally linked together.

But how much do you know of the link between the Loire Valley and the Middle Ages?

Come and visit the last home of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard Lionheart in Fontevraud,

or the impressive cave-dwelling castle of Brézé.

And what of Sleeping Beauty’s castle?

Our guides will tell you all about these fabulous castles…

Bordeaux

History is everywhere in Aquitaine…

Discover the hidden secrets of the Lascaux parietal wall paintings,

Stroll through the narrow alleyways of the splendid medieval city of Sarlat-la-Canéda,

Discover the monolithic church of Saint-Emilion,

Contemplate numerous medieval castles dotted along the Dordogne river.

And this is only a glimpse into the many facets of history in Aquitaine.