From the West…

BREST

Like a finger, pointing towards the ocean, the Brittany peninsula has always offered a real Celtic charm and a special fascination. But unfortunately, wars all too often disturbed the quietness of the Bretagne countryside.

The naval base of Brest held a strategic position and saw the American Expeditionary Forces passing through in 1917-18.

In 1940, the German troops used this port for their U-Boats. Brest then became an impregnable strongpoint and it cost the commitment of several American units for more than 1 month to reach the town. From 7 August to 18 September, the battles were terrible and several thousands of GI’s were killed in action. The town was completely destroyed before its liberation.

SAINT-MALO

Saint-Malo is a Brittany port full of the history of pirates and bounty hunters.

The origins of the French Navy can’t be dissociated from this ancient port. During the Second World War, the 83rd US Infantry Division laid siege to the town forcing the Germans to surrender but only after intensive fights and bombing.

This site has now recovered all its former magnificence and splendour.

MONT-SAINT-MICHEL

It is impossible to leave out this marvellous and mystical place. In 709 Aubert, Bishop of Avranches, planned to build a first church after the Archangel Saint-Michel appeared to him.

Centuries of history and enigmatic accounts will be narrated by a guide of Mt-St-Michel.

Crossing Aisne-Marne countries (click on Champagne), to Bastogne.

Time of the last chance for Hitler… On 16 December 1944 at 3 am, between Aix-la-Chapelle and Luxembourg, the Ardennes Forest was embroiled in conflict.

According to some very smart plans, the last strength of the 3rd Reich was launched in a counter offensive to split the American and British forces. The start point was the Bastogne area and the objective Anvers.

“West to East” is usually for groups of more than 20 persons. However, trips are available for groups of 8 persons maximum aboard our mini bus.

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