31 days in Normandy Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Normandy trip planner
Start: Newport News
Fly to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Drive to Rouen
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Rouen
— 7 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 5 nights
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Cherbourg-Octeville
— 5 nights
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Bayeux
— 8 nights
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Etretat
— 5 nights
Drive to Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport, Fly to Newport News
End: Newport News
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Rouen — 7 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rouen: Giverny (Musee des impressionnismes, Fondation Claude Monet, &more), Honfleur (Pont de Normandie, Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, &more) and Le Manoir d'Apreval (in Pennedepie). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, steep yourself in history at Palais de Justice, don't miss a visit to Rue Eau de Robec, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
Plan trip to Rouen with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Newport News, USA to Rouen is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. In June, Rouen is slightly colder than Newport News - with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 5 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Venture out of the city with trips to Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James (in Saint James), L'Aigrette, Pauses Natures en baie (in Saint-Jean-le-Thomas) and Pointe du Grouin du Sud (in Vains). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Mont Saint-Michel, make a trip to Terrasse de l'Ouest, stroll through Musee Christian Dior, and trek along Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours.
To find photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel road trip site.
Explore your travel options from Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel with the Route module. July in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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To find photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel road trip site.
Explore your travel options from Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel with the Route module. July in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cherbourg-Octeville.
Side Trips
Granville, Pointe D'Agon, Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours, Mausolee du Mont d'Huisnes, Chateau De La Biere
Find places to stay Jul 7 — 12:
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Cherbourg-Octeville — 5 nights
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Cherbourg holds an arsenal of the French Navy.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cherbourg-Octeville: La Batterie d'Azeville (Azeville gun battery) (in Azeville), Sainte-Mere-Eglise (Church of Sainte-Mère-Église, Airborne Museum, &more) and Saint-Marcouf (Marcouf44 & Batteries de Crisbecq). There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Cite de La Mare, get outside with Nez de Jobourg, visit a coastal fixture at Phare de Goury, and don't miss a visit to Eglise Notre-Dame.
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Traveling by car from Mont-Saint-Michel to Cherbourg-Octeville takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in July: highs in Cherbourg-Octeville hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Bayeux.
Side Trips
Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Saint-Marcouf, Jobourg, La Batterie d'Azeville (Azeville gun battery), Tatihou Island
Find places to stay Jul 12 — 17:
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Bayeux — 8 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Explore Bayeux's surroundings by going to Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant (in Falaise), Musee du mobilier miniature a Vendeuvre (in Vendeuvre) and La Chevrerie La Huberdiere (in Liesville-sur-Douve). Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, stroll through Deauville Beach, see the interesting displays at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, and explore the world behind art at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Bayeux trip itinerary planning site.
Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Bayeux in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Cherbourg-Octeville, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bayeux, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can go by car to Etretat.
Side Trips
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Arromanches-les-Bains, Caen, Colleville-sur-Mer, Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
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Etretat — 5 nights
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Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Etretat: Les Cressonnieres (in Veules-les-Roses) and Saint-Valery-en-Caux (Paroisse de Saint Valery en Caux & Cimetiere Militaire de Saint Valery en Caux). There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Falaises d'Etretat, stroll around Jardins d'Etretat, examine the collection at Musee des Pecheries, and don't miss a visit to Chemin des Douaniers.
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Etretat trip planning tool.
Getting from Bayeux to Etretat by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bayeux in July: highs in Etretat hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
Side Trips
Fecamp, Saint-Valery-en-Caux, Les Cressonnieres, Valleuse D'Antifer, Ecomusee de la Pomme et du Cidre
Find places to stay Jul 25 — 30:
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Normandy travel guide
Discover the Alabaster Coast along the steep Normandy coast with spectacular chalk cliffs, a number of scenic villages, posh seaside holiday resorts, the Channel Islands, and the English Channel. The Channel Islands, although British Crown Dependencies, are considered culturally and historically a part of Normandy. Upper Normandy is predominantly more industrial, while Lower Normandy is predominantly agricultural. The shoreline is famed for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops on June 6, 1944, where you'll find museums and monuments with historical significance to World War II. As you explore the old towns, note the Norman architecture that follows a pattern similar to the English Romanesque architecture following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Typical Norman villages have many half-timbered houses in their old towns and historical vessels in their old ports. One of the most popular things to do along the Alabaster Coast is sampling its local products: The region produces hard apple ciders, Calvados apple brandies, and famous Bénédictine liqueur instead of wine due to its abundance of apple orchards.
