48 hours
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Overview
This two-day tour with an expert guide brings you to the beautiful Normandy! The first day you'll visit the cities of Rouen, Honfleur and the Landing Beaches. The second day you'll discover Saint Malo city and the Mont Saint Michel.DAY 1 | Rouen, Honfleur and the Landing Beaches of NormandyYou will leave from our agency at 7.15am to head to Normandy. During the 2-hour drive, you'll find out more about the region until your reach your first stop, Rouen. Your guide will walk you through the historic center to discover the impressive Rouen Cathedral. The city of Rouen is particularly charming thanks to its medieval alleyways, its lively pedestrian streets, its half-timbered houses and its famous Gros Horloge, an astronomical clock that is one of the city's treasures. Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the beauty of the city, including Claude Monet, who painted various views of the cathedral.You'll then head to Honfleur located approximately 90km away from Rouen. During the ride you can admire the view of the Pont de Normandie, a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Seine estuary. In Honfleur, you'll enjoy some free time to discover this port city with its picturesque streets and colorful houses which has preserved a rich historic and artistic heritage. You'll have lunch on your own in one of Honfleur's typical estaurants.You'll spend the afternoo at the Beaches of Normandy, a must-see World War II sites, symbolic of the Allied landings in 1944. You'll see the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer ans the Omaha Beach. If the weather permits, the coach may take you to Arromanches, around 25 minutes away.The day ends in Caen where you will stay at Novotel Caen (or similar) and dine with the group at the hotel.DAY 2 | Saint-Malo and the Mont Saint-MichelAfter breakfast, you'll head to Saint-Malo (170km from Caen),a town which boasts a rich historic heritage and several classified monuments like the city walls, the castle, Saint-Malo Cathedral, and Fort National.You'll enjoy some free time to lunch in the historical center before hitting the road to Mont Saint-Michel, this "Wonder of the West" perched on a rocky islet dating back to the Middle Ages.Passing through the King's Gate, you will find the Grande Rue where the main museums, shops and medieval houses are located. You'll climb the Grand Degré staircase and get to the top to visit the fascinating 8th century Benedictine abbey. Admire its Gothic architecture and discover the cloister, dining hall and garden overlooking the sea. After the guided tour of the abbey, enjoy the panoramic view as you walk along the town walls.Departure from Mont Saint-Michel around 4.30pm. Return time in Paris around 9.15pm.
Operated by
Paris City Vision
Location
Meet your representative with a Paris City Vision sign outside the hotel.
Address
50170 Mont Saint-Michel, France
Experience
Inclusions
- Transportation in an air conditioned coach
- Entrance tickets for the various monument and museum visits
- Accommodation in 3*** hotel (double room accommodation with bathroom)
- Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure
- Buffet breakfast and evening meal in the hotel
- Services of a tour guide
Venues
- Mont Saint-Michel
Considered the “Western Marvel”, the Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal island surrounded by moving sands and crashing waves. One of the most visited places in France, the island is located about one km off the country’s north western coast between Normandy and Brittany. Most of the time, the site is surrounded by sandbanks and only becomes an island when the tides are high.
Additional Information
- Accessibility:
- Persons with walking difficulties might not be able to reach the abbey (many steps)
- The tour begins with an exploration of Rouen's medieval heart, including its cathedral and the celebrated Gros Horloge
- Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- For any booking that requires a single room (triple room unavailable), a supplement of 36€ will have to be paid at the local operator prior to tour departure. For a booking of 1 person you will be automatically assigned a single room, so you will have to pay 36€ extra. For a booking of 2 people you will be in a double room, if you want to be in two separate rooms, you will need to book the tour separately and pay the single room extra for each person. For a booking of 3 people you will be in a double room and a single room. In that case, you will have to pay the 36€ extra. Triple rooms are unavailable
- You'll then proceed to Honfleur, a port town known for its vivid houses and artistic legacy
- Know in advance:
- Your tour price includes: accommodation in 4-star hotel (double room accommodation with bathroom); pick-up from your place of residence (according to the option chosen); buffet breakfast and evening meal in the hotel; entrance tickets for the various monument and museum visits; services of a tour guide; transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- There will be visits to significant World War II locations such as the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and Arromanches
- On the 1st Sunday of each month from November to March, during Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September), December 25, January 1 and May 1, admission to the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is not included in this excursion
- A guided tour of Saint-Malo's ancient walled city is also included in the itinerary
- Itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, visitor volume and other external factors
- This adventure concludes with a visit to Mont Saint-Michel, a mesmerising medieval island topped by an abbey
- Remember to bring:
- Comfortable clothing and good shoes recommended
Extras Available
If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination
Transport included
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 4 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 4 days before the activity start time.