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Giverny & Rouen Private Tour from Paris
A private tour to Giverny and Rouen that lasts 9 hours with professional guide included. The maximum number of people allowed in this group is 8. This trip will let you visit Rouen which is the former capital of Normandy and Giverny one of the most popular and historically – rich village.
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5-hour Private Tour of Mt St Michel From St Malo with pick up and drop off
Make the best of your stay in St Malo and discover the wonderful Mont St-Michel.Our private driver will pick you up at your hotel in St Malo and drive you to the site. Once there you will visit the abbey (ticket included in the price of this tour), you will walk around the cobblestoned streets…
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Paris to Mont Saint-Michel Private Van Tour
We will take you to the one of the most famous destinations in France the Mont Saint Michel.Once you reach you will realize that it was worth travelling for hours to reach this magical island topped by a gravity-defying abbey, the Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay count among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of…
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Private Tour in Normandy Half-Day in a Sidecar with Tastings of Normand Cider
Come live the Retro Tour adventure ! Awaken your senses all along the Cider road ! Your Gentleman Sider will show you the prestigious fields of local producers of calvados, cider and local products. You will enjoy quality meals that will suprise you. And also, you will discover one of the most beautiful villages of…
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D-Day Private Normandy Battlefields Day Trip From Paris with VIP Services
Visit Normandy’s most important World War II sites, including Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Utah Beach (optional), with a focus on American troops during the significant events of D-Day. This private full-day tour from Paris is totally customizable, allowing your group to spend more time at the Normandy battlefields and…
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Lisieux, D-Day Beaches, Mt. St. Michel & St.Malo, 3-Day Private Tour from Paris
Enjoy this 3-day in the beautiful region of Normandy and visit some of the most historical, memorial, heritage, and religious places. Travel 1hr30 in train and start your trip in the Sanctuary of Lisieux to follow the footsteps of Saint Teresa, continue the second day traveling in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide/driver to…
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Robin’s Adventures: Treasure Hunt, Riddles and Sports Activities
Find the adventures of Robin: a puzzle race in the outdoor park for about 60 minutes.A whole new activity never seen before in Normandy: between treasure hunts, escape games, and treasure hunts mixed with sporting activity.In the Bois des Loges park, in a green setting of a walled hut typical of the Pays de Caux,…
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From Le Havre – Rouen and Normandy’s Beer Heritage Private Tour
Travel to the cultural heart of the iconic Normandy region, as you explore its history, heritage, and of course, beer. Step back in time as you wander the stunning Medieval streets of Old Town Rouen, and learn how the most legendary heroine in France came to be burned at the stake here. Gaze up at…
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Paris City Tour from Le Havre Normandy
*Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus*-Indicated price is per car (6 persons max)- English speaking chauffeur & Licensed Tour GuideMake the most of your time in France with a shore excursion to the City of Lights. Relax in your private minibus on a 2 hour ride and enjoy the view of the countryside along the…
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Private Tour : Normandy Specialties Food Tour from Bayeux
Experience the best food Normandy has to offer on this 1-day tour. You will discover this beautiful region, off the beaten paths, and enjoy wonderful views of Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur along the way to the best restaurants in Normandy. Your local guide will take you to visit Camembert, Pont L’évèque, Cider and Calvados Producers,…
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Normandy D-Day from Bayeux with Omaha & Utah Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting
This is the ultimate D-Day landing sites tour! You’ll visit Omaha and Utah Beaches, Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the Pointe du Hoc. You’ll walk on the landing beaches, climb inside of German bunkers, see huge bomb craters and crazy high cliffs. Visit both the Overlord and Airborne Museums to see an authentic Higgins boat and C-47 plane,…
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Walking Tour of Le Mont Saint-Michel
Explore the landscape around one of Normandy’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed treasures on this 3-hour Mont Saint-Michel walking tour. Follow a guide from the base of Mont Saint-Michel to Tombelaine Island and watch the shallow waters for sightings of native wildlife. Cross gentle rivers and sandy flats, and enjoy sweeping views over UNESCO–listed Mont Saint-Michel. During…
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Versailles Full-Day Saver Tour: Palace, Gardens, and Estate of Marie Antoinette
Join us for a full day visit to the spectacular Chateau of Versailles, the most prestigious and famous royal palace in Europe. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and magnificent gardens, and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the…
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Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Bayeux
Explore France’s history and discover the jewels in the crown of Normandy on this private day trip to Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise from Bayeux. Follow a private guide through the medieval streets of Bayeaux and admire famous landmarks including Bayeaux Cathedral and the UNESCO–listed Bayeaux Tapestry. Explore the Church of Saint-Maclou, 11th-century Rouen Cathedral, and…
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3-Day Normandy — Brittany — Loire Castles Live-guided small-group by Minivan
High quality 3-day Live-guided trip of 4 to 6 persons to 7 Top sights of Normandy & Brittany and 3 Top Loire Vallee castles by our extra long Mercedes Minivan with Calvados, Cider and Oysters tastings included.Hotel accommodation of 2 overnights in a 3* hotels based 1/2 DR included. The tour includes guided walking tours…
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Private 13-hour round transfer to abbey of Mont Saint Michel Normandy from Paris
When you first see Mont Saint-Michel, a sense of trepidation and unreality of what is happening appears. The majestic abbey in the style of flaming Gothic is located on the island-rock and since 709 has been enclosing a micro-city in its walls. You can walk through the mysterious halls, look into the monastery cathedral and…
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Driving an electric swincar on an all-terrain circuit
Professional in tourism and electric off-roading, I offer an activity respectful of the environment and full of new emotions unique in France.Immersed in the heart of nature, in an enclosed hovel typical of the region and its château du bois des loges, E-Motion welcomes you for an introduction to driving an all-terrain electric swincar.Driving is…
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Private Tour: Rouen and Giverny Day Trip from Bayeux
While in Bayeux, take a day trip to Rouen and Giverny to discover Normandy’s medieval past and visit the places that inspired Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Admire the Gothic architecture of Rouen Cathedral and visit the square where Joan of Arc was executed. Then, visit Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny to see the settings…
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Private Kayaking Tour in Trouville-sur-Mer
Our hike is accompanied by a state-certified guide who knows the history of the black rock cliffs and these particularities. We will offer you a journey through time in a unique setting. Our hike is accessible to all ages, on the sole condition of knowing how to swim.
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Private Tour D-Day- Canadians – Normandy from Le Havre
Your experienced and licensed guide of the Normandy Battlefields will take you on a unique experience back in 1944 alongside the Queen Own Riffles of Canada, the Sherbrooke Fusiliers, and all of the brave young men who gave everything for Normandy, France and Europe.With many stops near Juno Beach and an extensive visit of the…
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Day trip from Paris to Juno Beach, Normandy – Private Tour (2 pax)
Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and Canadians landing beaches from ParisTravel with your own group (2 participants) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan for a more personalized atmosphereStep back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944Pay your respects to the fallen Canadian soldiers at the…
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Band Of Brothers Tour
Battlefield Tour Guide has toured with the veterans, thus giving you the best account of the 101st Airborne 506th “Easy Company” account of there actions here in Normandy in 1944.Tour Guide is Ex British Soldier , fully licensed guide and luxury vehicle.
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“100% emotion and tasting” ride on an all-terrain electric scooter
Norman of origin and lover of the region of Etretat, nature, professional in tourism and electric off-road I propose an activity respectful of the environment and full of new emotions.Immersed in the heart of nature, within an enclosed hovel typical of the region and its château du bois des loges, E-Motion welcomes you for an…
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Day Trip to Mont Saint Michel from Paris
Take this tour and explore the island Mont-Saint-Michel(a UNESCO Heritage). The island has fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery. Between the fifth to the eighth century, Mont Saint-Michel belonged to the territory of Neustria and remained unconquered during the Hundred Years’ War and the King Louis XI turned it into a prison.…
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Normandy Landing Beaches 2-Day Trip with Utah & Omaha from Paris
Relive the history of World War II on this 2-day unforgettable trip from Paris to Normandy Coastline to explore sites of the famous D-Day landing on June 6, 1944. You’ll spend two days discovering Normandy’s most notable beaches, battlegrounds and museums related to WWII and the D-Day operation, when Allied forces began the liberation of…
All about Normandy
When to visit
The weather in northwestern France can be temperamental, especially along the Atlantic Coast. Late spring and early summer is the most popular time to explore, but don’t expect every day to be a beach day—coastal winds pick up quickly, and showers are possible even in July and August. The annual D-Day Anniversary on June 6 pulls in huge crowds to the D-Day beaches, but it’s worth the hassle to experience the moving ceremonies at least once.
Getting around
Most travelers arrive in Normandy by ferry (there are four cross-Channel ports with routes to the UK) or train (it’s two hours from Paris). However, it’s easier to get around with your own transport. Buses and trains link the main towns, but you’ll need a car or to join a tour to explore the beaches, cideries, and WWII memorials. A slow travel alternative is to rent a bike—Normandy has 310 miles (500 kilometers) of cycling routes.
Traveler tips
You can’t visit Normandy without trying Camembert, one of France’s most famous cheeses, and a popular local dish is Camembert roti, or baked Camembert. The circular cheese is baked whole in its wooden box, topped with honey and walnuts, and served with sliced bread to dip into the melted cheese. Wash it all down with a local cider (yum!).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Normandy famous?
Normandy is one of France’s most visited regions, famous for the magnificent island monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches and WWII memorials, Bayeux Tapestry, and white chalk cliffs of Etretat. Norman gastronomy is equally world-renowned—Camembert, cider, Calvados, and the French apple tart known as tarte Normande hail from here.
How do I spend a day in Normandy?
With only one day in Normandy, it’s best to choose just one or two attractions. Combine a tour of the Mont Saint-Michel with a cider tasting, a visit to Bayeux Tapestry with D-Day beaches, or a day trip to Honfleur and Deauville with the white cliffs of Etretat.
What is the most visited place in Normandy?
The island monastery of Mont Saint-Michel is the most visited attraction in Normandy, with more than 2.5 million annual visitors. Other popular sites include the D-Day beaches and Caen Memorial Museum, the Bayeux Tapestry museum, and the coastal towns of Honfleur and Deauville.
How many days should you spend in Normandy?
Give yourself at least three days in Normandy to cover the highlights—Mont Saint-Michel, Bayeux Tapestry, and D-Day beaches and memorials. With a full week, you could include the historic cities of Caen and Rouen, the coastal towns of Honfleur and Deauville, and the famous white cliffs of Etretat.
Can you swim at Normandy’s beaches?
Yes, it’s also possible to swim along the Channel coast—if you don’t mind the cold. Normandy’s golden beaches are better known for their D-Day memorials and soaring white chalk cliffs. The best time to swim is in July and August, when water temperatures average 65°F (18°C).
Can you tour Normandy on your own?
Yes, Normandy is easy to explore on your own with a vehicle, and traveling independently gives you flexibility. Day trips to Normandy’s cities and towns can also be made by train or bus, but to explore the D-Day beaches, it’s best to hire a car.