Paris — Rouen — Etretat — Honfleur

Paris - 07:30 Hotel pick-up and departure to Rouen. The guide will provide insights into the French history related to Normandy. The journey takes approximately 2 hours (135 km).

Rouen - 10:00 - 12:00 Explore Rouen, the capital of the Duke of Normandy. Enjoy a sightseeing walking tour of Rouen, renowned for its numerous bell-towers and Gothic cathedrals. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral from the 13th to 16th centuries, celebrated in Monet’s paintings, the Vieux Marché area, the site of Joan of Arc’s execution, the Church of Joan of Arc, the 16th-century Palace of Justice, and the medieval clock on Gros-Horloge street. The walking tour lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. Free time follows.
12:00 Depart Rouen for Etretat. The drive takes 1.15 hours (80 km).

Etretat - 13:15 - 15:15 Arrive in Etretat. Walk to the Cliffs. Étretat is renowned for its chalk cliffs, featuring three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. It was a favored spot for impressionist artists like Claude Monet. Today, it is a classic seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. Enjoy a beach walk or climb for stunning views. Along the seafront, numerous restaurants and cafés offer variations of Moules-Frites. Free time for lunch.
15:15 Depart for Honfleur. The journey takes 45 minutes (50 km). En route to Honfleur, cross the famous Pont de Normandie, one of France’s two largest bridges.

Honfleur - 16:00 - 17:30 Arrive in Honfleur. The walking city tour lasts about 1 hour. Discover Honfleur with its renowned port. Once the main defensive port of Normandy in the 15th century, it has transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque bay, beloved by 19th-century artists. First mentioned in 1027, it belonged to Norman Duke Richard III. Ownership changed several times during the Hundred Years’ War. In the 15th century, French pirates, corsairs, raided the English coast. Later, in the 17th-18th centuries, the city prospered through trade with American colonies. After the port closed, the economy declined, and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today, it is one of Normandy’s most famous tourist destinations.
17:00 - 17:30 Free time in Honfleur.
17:30 Depart for a local Calvados producer. The drive takes 30 minutes (25 km).

Calvados Christian Drouin - 18:00 - 18:45 Visit the Calvados distillery with a Calvados tasting. Learn about the centuries-old production process and taste authentic Normandy Calvados. Discover the secrets of Calvados production.
18:45 Depart for Mont Saint-Michel. The drive takes 1.5 hours (160 km).

Avranches - 20:15 Arrive in the Mont Saint-Michel area. Hotel accommodation at a 3+/4 hotel.

Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale — Pointe du Grouin — Saint Malo — Paris

Caen - 08:00 Depart for Mont Saint-Michel Island and Abbey. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Please check out beforehand and place luggage in the Mercedes.
09:00 - 12:00 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel and its Benedictine Abbey. The guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the medieval village to the top of the Island. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. Abbey entrance tickets include audio guides in various languages. The entire island and bay have remained largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, attracting pilgrims worldwide. Mont Saint Michel is France’s most visited site.

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - 08:30 - 12:00 Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel and visit the Benedictine Abbey. The guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the medieval village to the top of the Island. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. Abbey entrance tickets include audio guides in various languages. The entire island and bay are UNESCO World Heritage sites, remaining largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, attracting pilgrims worldwide. Mont Saint Michel is France’s most visited site.
12:00 Depart for Cancale. The drive takes about one hour (47 km).

Cancale - 13:00 Arrive in Cancale, the Oyster capital of France. Discover the coastal charm of Cancale, a seaside town in Brittany, famous for its delicious oysters. Visit the Oyster market. Free time for lunch.
14:30 Depart for Pointe du Grouin. The drive takes about 10 minutes (4 km).

La Pointe du Grouin - 14:40 - 15:10 Arrive at Pointe du Grouin, Brittany. Walk to the cliffs. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Pointe du Grouin. This dramatic coastal headland offers panoramic views of the rugged shoreline and the Atlantic Ocean.
15:10 Depart for Saint Malo. The drive takes just 30 minutes (18 km).

Saint-Malo - 15:40 - 17:40 Arrive in Saint-Malo (Brittany). Enjoy a walking tour of Saint-Malo. This historic French port in Brittany on the English Channel coast has a rich history of piracy, gaining wealth from local extortion and overseas ventures. Saint-Malo was once the city of corsairs and the birthplace of Jacques Cartier, the discoverer of Canada, and the poet Chateaubriand. The walking tour includes the Old Town, surrounded by high walls, with narrow cobbled streets and buildings from the 18th and 15th centuries.
17:40 Depart for Paris. The journey takes about 4.5 hours (424 km).

Paris - 22:00 Return to Paris. Drop-off at your hotel.

• Visits to Etretat, Point du Grouin, Oysters market in Cancale
• All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
• Calvados tasting, Oysters tasting, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey visit
• Live Guided during the whole trip, Door-to-door Pick up & Drop off
• Walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur, Saint Malo
• Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people

• Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
• We can help with hotel reservation at competitive rates based on your preferences.

Embark on a 2-day private, live-guided journey from Paris to explore 7 stunning sights in Normandy, Brittany, and Mont Saint-Michel, complete with tastings of Calvados and oysters. Pricing varies based on the number of travelers. Enjoy convenient door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services, with guaranteed departures.

Delight in walking tours of Rouen and Honfleur, stroll along the Etretat Cliffs, visit the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, and explore Cancale, renowned as the French oyster capital, with a tasting included. Experience a walking tour of Saint Malo, the historic corsair city, and enjoy a guided visit with a local Calvados producer, featuring a Calvados tasting. Travel in style with a Mercedes E220 business class car or a Mercedes Minivan.

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