Woman standing on a bridge overlooking the ocean
Lydia Brannen

Lydia Brannen is a Backroads Trip Leader originally from the UK. But she put down her cup of tea and picked up a croissant to settle in Brittany, France. When she's not cycle touring along the coast or jotting down tales of France, you'll find her leading Backroads adventures in her beloved France and Ireland.

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Cliffside view of rustic building
May 9, 2024

Honoring the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy & Brittany

This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, pivotal moments when allied forces liberated occupied France and ultimately brought an end to World War II. As a Backroads Trip Leader in Brittany & Normandy, I’ve witnessed first hand the profound impact of revisiting this history and the sense of pride and hope it instills.

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