31 days in Normandy Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Normandy trip maker
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.Venture out of the city with trips to 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). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, make a trip to Rue Eau de Robec, and admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen.
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Newport News, USA to Rouen is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newport News to Rouen. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Newport News in May; daily highs in Rouen reach 63°F and lows reach 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Mont-Saint-Michel: 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). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel, make a trip to Terrasse de l'Ouest, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours, and take some stellar pictures from Chapelle Saint-Michel.
For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel sightseeing planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel. In May, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel sightseeing planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel. In May, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough 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 May 8 — 13:
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Cherbourg-Octeville — 5 nights
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Cherbourg holds an arsenal of the French Navy.Venture out of the city with trips to 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 lots more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Cite de La Mare, visit a coastal fixture at Phare de Goury, explore the different monuments and memorials at German War Cemetery, and get outside with Nez de Jobourg.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Cherbourg-Octeville travel route planner.
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. In May in Cherbourg-Octeville, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
Side Trips
Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Saint-Marcouf, Jobourg, La Batterie d'Azeville (Azeville gun battery), Tatihou Island
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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.Get out of town with these interesting Bayeux side-trips: Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant (in Falaise), Musee du mobilier miniature a Vendeuvre (in Vendeuvre) and La Chevrerie La Huberdiere (in Liesville-sur-Douve). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, contemplate the long history of Omaha Beach, learn about all things military at Memorial de Caen, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery.
To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Bayeux trip maker tool.
Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Bayeux in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.Change things up with these side-trips from 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 much more to do: get great views at Falaises d'Etretat, walk around Jardins d'Etretat, contemplate the waterfront views at Cote d'Albatre, and contemplate the long history of Palais Benedictine.
To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Etretat holiday planner.
Getting from Bayeux to Etretat by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Etretat sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough 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 May 26 — 31:
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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.
