Discover three distinct sides of Normandy in one day: medieval Rouen, the chalk arches of Étretat immortalised by Monet, and Honfleur’s picturesque harbour with its remarkable wooden church.
Your itinerary
Departure from Paris
Pick-up at your hotel. A comfortable drive along the A13 motorway through the Seine Valley.
Rouen
See the Gothic cathedral Monet painted at different hours of the day, the Old Market Square and the wooden cross marking the place where Joan of Arc was executed. Then stroll through streets lined with medieval half-timbered houses.
The Alabaster Coast
A scenic drive along the white chalk cliffs above the English Channel.
Lunch in Étretat
A seafood bistro just steps from the seafront. Try local mussels, sole or Norman cider according to your taste.
Étretat: cliffs & arches
Walk up to the Porte d’Aval viewpoint for the classic panorama. We take a quieter route whenever possible, giving you time and space to enjoy the cliffs and take photographs.
Honfleur
Explore the colourful façades of the Vieux Bassin, meet local artists and visit Sainte-Catherine, France’s largest wooden church. Enjoy a coffee on the quay before returning to Paris.
Return to Paris
Arrival around 21:00, depending on traffic.