Rouen Trip Overview
Discover clifftop ruins, rockface Abbeys, and traditional Brittany treats, as you explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont-Saint-Michel. Step back in time to Medieval France, as you wander the incredible seaside Old Town. Get lost in mysterious alleyways, gaze up at soaring church spires, and watch the tide as it bathes the polished beach. Climb the steep stone steps to the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, and admire views of Mont-Saint-Michel Island, before heading near St. Malo to taste the local Palet Breton and Salted Butter Caramel.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Rouen, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rouen, Normandy, France
Discover clifftop ruins, rockface Abbeys, and traditional Brittany treats, as you explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont-Saint-Michel. Step back in time to Medieval France, as you wander the incredible seaside Old Town. Get lost in mysterious alleyways, gaze up at soaring church spires, and watch the tide as it bathes the polished beach. Climb the steep stone steps to the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, and admire views of Mont-Saint-Michel Island, before heading near St. Malo to taste the local Palet Breton and Salted Butter Caramel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Rouen, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, Normandy
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence, where you will begin your Normandy fairytale adventure to Mont-Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mont-Saint-Michel, Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Our first stop is the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont-Saint-Michel – one of the most iconic seaside towns in the country. Allow yourself to be whisked back in time to Medieval France, as you explore the ancient architecture, narrow alleyways, and soaring churches of the Old Town. Your guide will reveal some of the best-kept secrets in the region, and guide you through how it came to be recognized as one of the most heritage-rich places in France.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Bp 22 Au sommet du village, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
After a leisurely lunch, you will head with your guide to the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel-Abbey. Climb the steep stone steps to the top of its rock-top location, and explore inside its cavernous stone walls. Your guide will reveal how the Abbey came to be built, who lived here, and why it became the crowning jewel of the seaside town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint-Malo, Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
After you look out over stunning views of the Mont-Saint-Michel island, you will head to Cancale near St. Malo and have the chance to sample one of the region’s most famous local treats. Sample the Palet Breton and Salted Butter Caramel and learn about the making process and how they came to be Brittany’s most iconic treats.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rouen, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, Normandy
At the end of your magical tour, your guide will drop you off back at your hotel, residence, or cruise ship in Rouen.
Duration: 4 hours