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Paris to Normandy Day Trip: Explore Rouen, Honfleur, and Etretat

Paris to Normandy Day Trip: Explore Rouen, Honfleur, and Etretat

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Operated by JSC Clewel Travel
13 hours
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Discover the charm of Normandy on a live-guided, small-group day trip designed for 4 to 6 people. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats to three top sights: Rouen, Etretat, and Honfleur. This 13-hour journey, longer than usual, includes walking tours of historic Rouen, scenic Honfleur, and the famous Etretat Chalk Cliffs. Enjoy a special visit to a local Calvados producer to learn about the centuries-old making process and taste genuine Calvados. The Minivan offers a faster and more comfortable ride compared to buses and cars, saving you around two hours. This tour can also be customized as a Private Experience, with Clewel Travel offering 15 other day trips from Paris in small groups or as private experiences.

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Embark on an unforgettable small-group day trip like no other as you explore three of Normandy's most iconic sights: Rouen, Etretat, and Honfleur. This exclusive journey caters to groups of 4 to 6 people and unfolds aboard a luxurious Mercedes Minivan, promising both comfort and style with air-conditioning and adjustable seats. Spanning 13 hours, a bit longer than your usual day trips, this adventure ensures ample time to soak in the beauty and history of each location.

Your experience includes live-guided tours, inviting you to wander through the charming streets of Rouen, explore the picturesque harbor town of Honfleur, and journey to the breathtaking Etretat Chalk Cliffs. Adding to this rich cultural tapestry is a visit to a local Calvados producer, where you'll delve into the centuries-old methods of Calvados production and indulge in a tasting of this authentic Norman spirit.

Opting for transportation via minivan not only elevates your comfort but also saves you around two hours of travel time compared to other modes, allowing you to immerse more deeply in the experiences at hand. For those seeking an even more personalized adventure, this tour can be tailored into a Customised Private Experience, ensuring that your journey aligns perfectly with your interests and desires.

Moreover, Clewel Travel is proud to offer 15 other captivating day trips from Paris, available in both small-group formats and as private experiences, allowing you to discover the best of France in the manner that most appeals to you. Join us for a day filled with discovery, history, and the unique flavors of Normandy.

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Itinerary

Explore Normandy: A Day Trip to Remember

  • Live-guided Small-group day trip for 4 to 6 people to three top sights of Normandy: Rouen, Etretat, Honfleur with Calvados tasting by Mercedes Minivan, air-conditioned with adjustable seats.
  • Duration of 13 hours (longer than usual).
  • Walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur, walking to the famous Etretat Chalk Cliffs.
  • We bring You to the local Calvados producer where You can get explanations on how it has been made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados of Normandy (included).
  • Minivan drives faster than a bus and is more comfortable compared with cars. You save up around two hours.
  • This tour is also offered as Customised Private Experience.
  • 15 other day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences offered by Clewel Travel.

Itinerary:

07:30 We welcome you at Opera Garnier Steps or at the Reception of your hotel if the pickup option is booked. The trip begins with our Mercedes air-conditioned minivan. There are 190 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Pont-lÉvêque village to Calvados Experience Pere Magloire. It takes 2.5 hours.

10:00 Arrival at Calvados Pere Magloire LExperience in Pont-LÉvêque. You will learn how Calvados has been made for centuries and have afterward the Calvados tasting with explanations.

11:00 Departure to Honfleur. It is just half an hour drive.

11:00 - 12:00 Walking tour in 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. The walking city tour takes about 1 hour.
12:00 - 13:00 Free time for Lunch.

13:00 Departure from Honfleur to Etretat. It takes 50 minutes (46 km).

14:00 Arrival at Etretat. Walking to the famous Cliffs. You will enjoy breath taking views and relax. Short Walking tour to the beach & Cliffs and Free time for Lunch.
15:30 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1.5 hours (96 km) mostly on the national roads crossing the country side of Normandy.

17:00 - 19:00 Arrival at Rouen and Sightseeing Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. The walking tour lasts about one hour. Free time.

19:00 Departure from Rouen to Paris. It takes about 2 hours (130 km).

21:00 Arrival in Paris at Opera Garnier Steps or Drop off at Your hotel if Option booked.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • Professional Guide-Driver
  • Walking tours in Rouen and Honfleur, walking to Chalk Cliffs of Etretat
  • Calvados tasting by a local Producer
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks

Important Notes

Live-guided Small-group day trip for 4 to 6 people to Three Top sights of Normandy: Rouen, Etretat, Honfleur with Calvados tasting by Mercedes Minivan, air-conditioned with adjustable seats. Duration of 13 hours. Walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur, walking to the famous Etretat Chalk Cliffs. Visit to a local Calvados producer for an explanation and tasting of genuine Calvados of Normandy (included). Minivan offers a faster, more comfortable ride compared with buses and cars, saving around two hours. This tour is also offered as Customised Private Experience. 15 other day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences offered by Clewel Travel. Confirmation will be received at time of booking. Payment methods include Credit cards, Bank transfers, PayPal. Distance from Paris to Rouen is 122 km, from Rouen to Etretat 90 km, from Etretat to Honfleur 45 km, from Honfleur to Paris 190 km. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Most travelers can participate. Tour is near public transportation.

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Food

Historical Tours

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