France · Walking Tours

Normandy Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Small group Day trip from Paris.

13 Hours Round trip from Paris Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day small-group trip from Paris to Normandy
  • 02 Visit Honfleur, Étretat, and Rouen in one day
  • 03 Enjoy a Calvados tasting at a local producer
  • 04 See the famous chalk cliffs and natural arches of Étretat
  • 05 Explore Honfleur’s historic harbour on a guided walk
  • 06 Discover Rouen’s cathedral, Vieux Marché, and Gros-Horloge
  • 07 Travel in a Mercedes business-class car or minivan
  • 08 Hotel pick-up and drop-off available with selected option

Discover some of Normandy’s most memorable highlights on this full-day small-group trip from Paris. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes or minivan and explore the historic port town of Honfleur, the dramatic chalk cliffs of Étretat, and Rouen, Normandy’s capital, known for its Gothic landmarks and medieval streets.

Along the way, enjoy guided walking tours, time to explore at your own pace, and a Calvados tasting at a local producer in Pont-l'Évêque. With transport included and a long, well-paced itinerary, this experience offers a rewarding introduction to Normandy in a single day.

Étretat is famous for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Rouen, Paris, Honfleur
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

07:30 Meeting & Departure to Calvados Experience Pere Magloire

07:30 We welcome you at Opera Garnier Steps or at the Reception of your hotel if the pick up option is booked. The trip begins with our Mercedes air-conditioned minivan. There are 190 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Pont-l'Évêque village to Calvados Experience Pere Magloire. It takes 2,5 hours.

10:00 - 11:00 Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience

10:00 Arrival at Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience in Pont-L'Eveque. You will learn how Calvados has being made for centuries and have afterwords the Calvados tasting with explanations.

11:00 Departure to Honfleur. It is just half an hour drive.

11:00 - 13:00 Walking tour in Honfleur, Lunch time

11:00 - 12:00 Walking tour in Honfleur with its famous port. Honfleur - the main defensive port of Normandy of the XV century, transformed into a charming resort town with a picturesque Bay, much-loved by the artists of the XIX century. Honfleur was first mentioned in 1027, when it belonged to the Norman Duke Richard III. The owners of the city changed several times during The Hundred Years ' War. In the XV century, there were French pirates - corsairs who ravaged the English coast. A little later, in the XVII—XVIII centuries, the city became significantly rich in trade with the American colonies. After the port was closed, the city's economy declined and Honfleur became a suburb of Le Havre. Today it is one of the most known tourist cities in Normandy.The walking city tour takes about 1 hour.
12:00 - 13:00 Free time for Lunch. You can choose of of the cosy local restaurants or we can make You a table reservation.

13:00 Departure from Honfleur to Etretat. It takes 50 minutes (46 km).

14:00 Arrival at Etretat. Walking to the famous Cliffs.

14:00 Arrival at Etretat. Walking to the famous Cliffs. You will enjoy breath taking views and relax.
Short Walking tour to the beach & Cliffs and Free time for Lunch. Étretat is famous for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and the Needle, which rises 70 meters (230 ft) above the sea. Etretat was a popular spot in the past for impressionist artists including Claude Monet - the founder of French Impressionist painting. Today it is a classical seaside resort nestled between two sets of chalk cliffs. You can walk on the beach or climb for excellent views.
15:30 Departure to Rouen. It takes 1,5 hours (96 km) mostly on the national roads crossing the country side of Normandy.

17:00 - 19:00 Arrival at Rouen and Sightseeing Walking tour

17:00 - 19:00 Arrival at Rouen and Sightseeing Walking tour of Rouen starts. Rouen is the capital of the Duke of Normandy, the city of a hundred bell-towers, famous for its Gothic cathedrals. Here You will have the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of the XIII - XVI centuries, known throughout the world in the paintings of Monet, the area of the Vieux Marché, the place of execution of Joan d'Arc and the Church of Joan d'Arc, the Palace of justice of the XVI century, to see the old medieval clock on the pedestrian street of Gros-Horloge. The walking tour lasts about one hour. Free time. 

19:00 Departure from Rouen to Paris. It takes about 2 hours (130 km).

21:00 Arrival in Paris

21:00 Arrival in Paris at Opera Garnier Steps or Drop off at Your hotel if Option booked.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Paris 3 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes minivan / VW minivan
  • Professional Guide-Driver
  • Walking tours in Rouen and Honfleur, walking to Chalk Cliffs of Etretat
  • Calvados tasting by a local Producer
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Online payment by Credit cards, Bank transfers, PayPal
  • Distance from Paris to Rouen is 122 km (highway), from Rouen to Etretat 90 km (highway and National roads) from Etretat to Honfleur 45 km (national roads), from Honfleur to Paris 190 km (highway)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Near public transportation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Paris, FR
Tour start
Paris, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Paris.

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