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Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Small group Day Trip from Paris

5(15 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-268293P2
13hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participate in a small-group trip consisting of 4 to 8 people to explore Normandy's highlights. The tour includes live guidance and provides hotel pick-up and drop-off. Visit three significant sights: Rouen, known for its Cathedral, the medieval harbor city of Honfleur, and the chalk cliffs of Etretat. Enjoy a Calvados tasting from a local producer. The duration of the trip is approximately 13 hours. Transportation is in a Mercedes E220 business-class car or a Mercedes/VW minivan. A customized private experience is also available. Clewel Travel offers 15 additional day trips from Paris in small groups and private formats.

Itinerary

1

Paris

07:30 We welcome you at Opera Garnier Steps or at the Reception of your hotel if the pick up 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-l'Évêque village to Calvados Experience Pere Magloire. It takes 2,5 hours.

2

Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience

10:00 Arrival at Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience in Pont-L'Eveque. You will learn how Calvados has being made for centuries and have afterwords the Calvados tasting with explanations. 11:00 Departure to Honfleur. It is just half an hour drive.

3

Honfleur

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. 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.The walking city tour takes about 1 hour. 12:00 - 13:00 Free time for Lunch. You can choose of of the cosy local restaurants or we can make You a table reservation. 13:00 Departure from Honfleur to Etretat. It takes 50 minutes (46 km)

4

Etretat

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. 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 classical seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach or climb for excellent views. 15:30 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1,5 hours (96 km) mostly on the national roads crossing the country side of Normandy.

5

Rouen

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

6

Paris

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

What's included / not included

Walking tours in Rouen and Honfleur, walking to Chalk Cliffs of EtretatProfessional experienced Driver, Live-guided from 4 peopleBottled waterAll Fees and TaxesCalvados tasting at a local ProducerMercedes E220 or Mercedes minivan / VW minivan
Gratuities and SouvenirsMeals and Drinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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