Paris — Rouen — Etretat — Honfleur
Paris - 07:30 Departure from steps of Opera Garnier in Paris, destination Rouen. Pickup service from your hotel for those who have selected this option. The guide will welcome our small-group and the trip begins. The guide will give you general information about the French history connected to Normandy: Rouen, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel etc. There are approx. 122 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Rouen by our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with WiFi. It takes in general around 2 hours.
Rouen - 09:30 - 12:00 Visit of Rouen, the capital of the Duke of Normandy. Sightseeing walking tour of Rouen, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché, the place of execution of Joan d’Arc and the Church of Joan d’Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock on the pedestrian street of Gros-Horloge.
The walking tour lasts from 1 to 1,5 hours. Free time.
12:00 Departure from Rouen towards Etretat (about 80 km).
Etretat - 13:00 - 15:00 Arrival in Etretat. Walking to the Cliffs. Free time for Lunch. Étretat is famous for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. Etretat was a popular spot in the past for impressionist artists including Claude Monet, the founder of French Impressionist painting. Today it is a classic seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach or climb for excellent views. Along the seafront, there are many restaurants/cafés all of which do variations on a theme of Moules/Frites. Free time.
15:00 Departure Honfleur. It takes about one hour drive.
Honfleur - 16:00 Arrival in Honfleur. The walking city tour takes about 1 hour.
Walking tour of Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur, the main defensive port of Normandy of the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque Bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The owners of the city changed several times during The Hundred-Years War. In the XV century, there were French pirates, corsairs who ravaged the English coast. A little later, in the XVII-XVIII centuries, the city became significantly rich in trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city’s economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most known tourist cities in Normandy.
17:00 to 18:00 Free time.
18:00 Departure from Honfleur to Calvados tasting.
Calvados Christian Drouin - 18:15 Arrival at a Local Calvados Producer. You can get explanations from the local producer how it is being made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados & Cider of Normandy.
19:00 Departure destination Mont Saint-Michel.
Saint-Lo - 19:00 Departure from Honfleur destination Mont Saint-Michel. It takes 1,5 to 2 hours.
20:30/21:00 Accommodation at 3*+ Hotel in Normandy.
- Entrance tickets to 3 Castles of Loire Valley
- Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
- 2-night hotel stay with breakfast included
- Discover Etretat, Pointe du Grouin, and Cancale’s Oysters market
- Complimentary bottled water
- Guided walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur, and Saint Malo
- Exclusive Calvados tasting experience
- Tour Mont Saint-Michel including Abbey entry and audioguide
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Single Accommodation Supplement
Enjoy a premium 3-day private tour accommodating 2 to 6 guests to 7 key landmarks across Normandy, Brittany, and three renowned castles in the Loire Valley, all in our spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats. The package includes tastings of Calvados and Oysters.
Stay comfortably in 4-star hotels with two nights’ accommodation, based on a 1/2 double room. Our itinerary includes walking your through Rouen and Honfleur, exploring the Etretat Cliffs, visiting the iconic Mont Saint-Michel and its abbey, Cancale, France’s oyster capital, and Saint Malo, a city with a rich corsair history. In addition, the tour covers the visit to Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord castles.
The itinerary optimizes time as the minivan travels faster and offers more comfort than a bus. Clewel Travel offers 15 other private and small-group tours departing from Paris using the Mercedes minivan.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
