3 days in Etretat, Bayeux & Mont-Saint-Michel Itinerary

Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Porte d’Aval.

To find more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Etretat trip itinerary planner.

Paris to Etretat is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Etretat can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

On the 3rd (Mon), steep yourself in history at Omaha Beach and then appreciate the history behind D-Day Monument. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Musee du debarquement, steep yourself in history at Kunstlicher Hafen, then examine the collection at Liberators Museum - Normandy 1944, then take in the history at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, and finally witness the site of a historic battle at Around Europe Battlefields Tours Day Tours.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bayeux trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Etretat to Bayeux by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. On the 5th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Grand Degre, then make a trip to La Poste, Mont-Saint-Michel, then pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and finally admire the striking features of Mont Saint-Michel.

To find ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Mont-Saint-Michel road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Mont-Saint-Michel can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.