Enjoy a private day trip from Bayeux to charming towns and villages ending with a tasting of local apple brandy. Visit Honfleur, a charming port town of Normandy. Discover the Pays d'Auge & the village of Beuvron. Taste delicious Calvados.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Capture stunning photographs of historic architecture
Visit quaint artisan shops in Honfleur
Taste exquisite Calvados apple brandy
Explore the medieval streets of Beuvron-en-Auge
Stroll along the charming Honfleur harbor
Your day at a glance
Honfleur, Beuvron & Calvados Tasting: Small-Group Day Tour from Bayeux Experience the charm of Normandy on a full-day small-group tour from Bayeux, combining a guided visit of Honfleur, a stop in one of France’s most beautiful villages and a Calvados tasting in the Pays d’Auge. Pick-Up from Your Accommodation in Bayeux Begin with convenient pick-up from your hotel or rental in Bayeux or nearby. ...
Honfleur, Beuvron & Calvados Tasting: Small-Group Day Tour from Bayeux
Experience the charm of Normandy on a full-day small-group tour from Bayeux, combining a guided visit of Honfleur, a stop in one of France’s most beautiful villages and a Calvados tasting in the Pays d’Auge.
Pick-Up from Your Accommodation in Bayeux
Begin with convenient pick-up from your hotel or rental in Bayeux or nearby. Meet your English-speaking driver-guide, review the day’s itinerary and settle into a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for the drive towards the Seine estuary.
Guided Walking Tour of Honfleur
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Honfleur, a colourful harbour town set on the Seine estuary near the Pont de Normandie. Stroll the Vieux Bassin, admire rows of tall, narrow houses and discover the historic streets around Sainte-Catherine Church.
Honfleur’s Heritage, Church and Museums
See Sainte-Catherine Church, France’s largest wooden church, built by shipwrights with a double wooden nave that recalls an upturned boat hull. Learn about Honfleur’s artistic past and its Eugène Boudin Museum, which showcases works by Boudin and other Normandy painters.
Free Time and Lunch in Honfleur
After the guided walk, enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense and personal discovery. Browse boutiques, art galleries and cafés around the old harbour before rejoining your guide.
Beuvron-en-Auge: One of France’s Most Beautiful Villages
Continue into the rolling countryside of the Pays d’Auge to reach Beuvron-en-Auge, listed among “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”. Wander its half-timbered houses, old covered market and manor houses that capture the essence of rural Normandy.
Calvados Distillery Visit and Tasting
Visit a family-run Calvados estate set among apple orchards, where more than 25 varieties of apples are grown for cider, Calvados and Pommeau. Learn about the production and ageing of Normandy’s famous apple brandy and enjoy a guided tasting of several spirits (tasting fees as per tour conditions).
Return to Bayeux
At the end of the afternoon, relax on the drive back to Bayeux as your guide drops you at your accommodation, concluding a day filled with seaside charm, village life and Normandy flavours.
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Depart from Bayeux
Meet your English-speaking driver-guide in Bayeux and settle into your private vehicle for a scenic drive through the Normandy countryside as your day’s program is introduced.
Meet your English-speaking driver-guide in Bayeux and settle into your private vehicle for a scenic drive through the Normandy countryside as your day’s program is introduced.
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Discover Honfleur
Arrive in Honfleur and enjoy a guided orientation around the historic harbor and old town, so you can quickly spot the must‑see streets, viewpoints, and photo spots.
Arrive in Honfleur and enjoy a guided orientation around the historic harbor and old town, so you can quickly spot the must‑see streets, viewpoints, and photo spots.
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Free Time & Lunch in Honfleur
Enjoy free time to wander at your own pace, browse boutiques, and choose the perfect restaurant or café for lunch (at own expense) overlooking the Vieux Bassin or in the charming back streets.
Enjoy free time to wander at your own pace, browse boutiques, and choose the perfect restaurant or café for lunch (at own expense) overlooking the Vieux Bassin or in the charming back streets.
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Explore Beuvron-en-Auge
Head to Beuvron-en-Auge, one of Normandy’s prettiest villages, where you can stroll past half-timbered houses and soak up the authentic Pays d’Auge atmosphere.
Head to Beuvron-en-Auge, one of Normandy’s prettiest villages, where you can stroll past half-timbered houses and soak up the authentic Pays d’Auge atmosphere.
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Calvados Distillery Visit & Tasting
Finish your day at a traditional Calvados distillery, touring the cellars and learning how Normandy’s famous apple brandy is crafted, before savoring a guided Calvados tasting.
Finish your day at a traditional Calvados distillery, touring the cellars and learning how Normandy’s famous apple brandy is crafted, before savoring a guided Calvados tasting.
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Bayeux
Relax on the journey back through the Normandy countryside and arrive in Bayeux at your original drop-off point.
Relax on the journey back through the Normandy countryside and arrive in Bayeux at your original drop-off point.
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Informations
Language spoken
English
Know before you book
Private tour for up to 8 guests, perfect for small groups or families.
Tour departs from Bayeux; other pick-up locations on request only.
Calvados tastings reserved for adults of legal drinking age.
Advance booking recommended; dates subject to availability.
Know before you go
Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobbled village streets.
Bring a light jacket; Normandy weather can change quickly.
Remember your camera for harbor views and half-timbered houses.
Meeting time and exact pick-up point confirmed after booking.
English-speaking driver-guide throughout the full-day tour.
We will come and pick you up at your hotel, accommodation, AirBnB or train station in Bayeux, or surrounding area, radius of 30 kms (20 miles) around Bayeux at no extra cost.
Other possible pick up locations :
Caen
Port en Bessin (Chateau La Cheneviere)
Port en Bessin (Mercure Bayeux-Omaha)
Audrieu (Chateau d'Audrieu)
Aurseulles (Chateau du Bû)
Sainte Croix Grand Tonne (Domaine de la Cour des Lys)
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to larger groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
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Unique Small Group Tour to discover the small town of Honfleur, the beautiful village Beuvron en Auge and the mythique Calvados Apple Brandy. Tours are conducted by certified guides in Mercedes minivans.
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How can I book the Honfleur & Beuvron Calvados tour? /
You can book your adventure online on our website;
Are meals included in the tour package? /
No, meals and drinks are not included in the tour package;
What is the cancellation policy for this tour? /
Full refunds are available for cancellations made up to 48 hours before the tour;
Is transportation provided during the tour? /
Yes, private transportation from Bayeux is included for your comfort;
What is Calvados? /
Calvados is an apple brandy produced in the Normandy region using traditional methods;
What should I wear for this tour? /
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as well as a light jacket for changing weather;
Will there be a guide during the tour? /
Yes, an expert local English-speaking driver-guide will accompany you throughout the day;
What can I expect to see in Honfleur during the tour? /
You can explore the historic Vieux Bassin harbor and admire the colorful buildings and fishing boats;
Is this tour suitable for groups? /
Yes, the tour can accommodate private groups of up to 8 guests;
What towns are included in the private Calvados tasting tour from Bayeux? /
The tour includes the charming towns of Honfleur and Beuvron-en-Auge;
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