Freechoice

Whether you want a relaxed pace or you want to fit in as much as possible, Scenic Freechoice offers a diverse range of sightseeing, activities and dining for you to choose from. And of course, they’re all included.

All our guests are unique so we appreciate that different people may want different levels of pace during your trip. Perhaps plan to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed tempo or know you can truly unwind throughout. We’ve divided our extensive list of Freechoice excursions into Active, Moderate and Relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.

Excursion to Etretat

4 hours - Activity Level: Relaxed

With steep limestone cliffs that plunge dramatically to the emerald waters of the English Channel below, the beauty of the Alabaster Coast will leave you breathless. Sitting proudly atop this dramatic seascape is the town of Etretat where you will have a guided tour followed by time at leisure.

Roquetaillade Castle

2.5 hours - Activity Level: Moderate

Initiated by Charlemagne, tour the architectural jewel of Roquetaillade Castle, with the family that now resides within its historic walls. This Scenic Freechoice option is not recommended for guests with mobility issues as guests will need to ascend/descend approx.30 stairs to reach the main part of the castle.

Truffle tasting

2 hours - Activity Level: Moderate

Visit one of the most important truffle producers of Aquitaine to learn about and taste this special product. The farm you will visit today supplies truffles to some of the greatest chefs in the world.

Excursion to the Normandy beaches

9.5 hours - Activity Level: Moderate

Join a full day excursion to the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy, including the Arromanches Landing Museum and Omaha Beach cemetery and memorial. Take a moment to reflect on the momentous impact of that day as you look out from your hilltop position above Omaha Beach.

Excursion to the Somme Battlefields

11 hours - Activity Level: Moderate

Take a full day excursion to the Somme Battlefields, the location of the infamous Battle of the Somme, which claimed the lives of over 150,000 soldiers from Britain and the Commonwealth. During your excursion to the Somme Battlefields, visit the Sir John Monash Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to Australia’s involvement in World War II.

Wine tasting at Château la Rivière