8 days in Normandy Itinerary
8 days in Normandy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Normandy trip builder
Start: London
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 day
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Bayeux
— 3 nights
Drive
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Honfleur
— 2 nights
Drive
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Rouen
— 2 nights
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Drive to Calais-Fréthun, Train to Folkestone, Drive to London
End: London
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 day
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Terrasse de l'Ouest and then steep yourself in history at Mont Saint-Michel.
For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary planner.
London, UK to Mont-Saint-Michel is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. August in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary planner.
London, UK to Mont-Saint-Michel is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. August in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 3 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Step out of Bayeux to go to Sainte-Mere-Eglise and see Airborne Museum, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, learn about all things military at Memorial de Caen, admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, and witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach.
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You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Honfleur.
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Honfleur — 2 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): stroll around Jardins d'Etretat, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Falaises d'Etretat, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Deauville Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: snap pictures at Pont de Normandie, then make a trip to Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, and then don't miss a visit to Vieux Bassin.
To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Honfleur online day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bayeux to Honfleur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Honfleur can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Rouen.
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Rouen — 2 nights
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Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.On the 21st (Sun), shop like a local with Rue du Gros-Horloge, then explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, then admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, and finally examine the collection at Historial Jeanne d’Arc. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny, then admire the natural beauty at Fondation Claude Monet, and then admire the striking features of Le Vieux Moulin de Vernon.
To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Rouen planner.
Traveling by car from Honfleur to Rouen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daytime highs in Rouen are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Normandy travel guide
Discover the Alabaster Coast along the steep Normandy coast with spectacular chalk cliffs, a number of scenic villages, posh seaside holiday resorts, the Channel Islands, and the English Channel. The Channel Islands, although British Crown Dependencies, are considered culturally and historically a part of Normandy. Upper Normandy is predominantly more industrial, while Lower Normandy is predominantly agricultural. The shoreline is famed for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops on June 6, 1944, where you'll find museums and monuments with historical significance to World War II. As you explore the old towns, note the Norman architecture that follows a pattern similar to the English Romanesque architecture following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Typical Norman villages have many half-timbered houses in their old towns and historical vessels in their old ports. One of the most popular things to do along the Alabaster Coast is sampling its local products: The region produces hard apple ciders, Calvados apple brandies, and famous Bénédictine liqueur instead of wine due to its abundance of apple orchards.
