Normandy

A coastal region in northern France, where Mont-Saint-Michel, the landing beaches and the white cliffs of Étretat make up the classic Normandy trip.

Normandy lies in northwestern France, bordered by the English Channel to the north; its capital is Rouen. The abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal flats and is one of France's most iconic sights; the Bayeux Tapestry, the D-Day landing beaches and the American cemetery record important history; the old harbor of Honfleur, the white cliffs of Étretat, Rouen Cathedral and Monet's gardens at Giverny are much loved by Impressionist fans, and cider and Camembert cheese are local specialties. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to visit. From Paris, trains reach Rouen, Caen and Bayeux, and driving is the easiest way to link the various sights.

Destinations

• Mont-Saint-Michel
• Honfleur, Étretat & Rouen
• Bayeux & D-Day Beaches
• Baie de Somme
• Paris

Itineraries

• Classic Normandy – Drive west from Giverny, connecting Rouen, the Alabaster Coast, Honfleur, the D-Day Landing Beaches, and Mont Saint-Mic…
• Paris, Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel & Loire Valley 10-Day Self-Drive Itinerary – A self-drive loop from Paris connecting Giverny, the Normandy coast, Mont Saint-Michel, and the Loire châteaux.
• Normandy, Brittany & Loire Valley Grand Tour – Depart from Paris and loop through the Normandy Coast, the Emerald Coast, and the Loire Châteaux before returning to Pa…
• Car-Free Normandy 5-Day Rail Itinerary – Travel entirely by train and bus, visiting Rouen, Bayeux, the D-Day Landing Beaches, and Mont Saint-Michel before retur…
• Paris Art Museums and Le Havre in – Orsay, the Orangerie, Rodin and the Louis Vuitton Foundation, then Le Havre, birthplace of *Impression, Sunrise*.
• Old Paris Neighborhoods and Rouen in – Explore old Paris on foot through the Marais, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre and the canals, then take the train to Roue…
• Classic Paris Landmarks & Versailles – Cover the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Orsay, and Versailles in four days, perfect for first-time visitors.
• Emerald Coast & Mont Saint-Michel – Based in Saint-Malo, drive to Dinan, Cap Fréhel, Cancale, and Mont Saint-Michel.
• Paris Family Landmarks and Disneyland in – Eiffel Tower and a Seine cruise, a full day at Disneyland, a short Louvre visit plus the Luxembourg Gardens, with a pac…
• London, Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam 10-Day Rail Itinerary – Connect four major cities via Eurostar, featuring three nights in Paris and a day trip to Bruges.
• Hauts-de-France: Lille, Somme & Opal Coast – A loop from Lille through WWI battlefields, Amiens, and the Baie de Somme, heading north to the Channel cliffs before r…
• Brittany Peninsula Coast Loop – A loop around the peninsula from Rennes to Nantes, taking in the Emerald Coast, Crozon cliffs, Pointe du Raz, and the C…