Important !
This is a Private Experience. The description below is a basic itinerary which can be customised. We pick up all clients from Hotels in Paris, from Paris suburbs etc and AirBNB accommodation. We can pick you up as well from the Airport or Railway station in accordance with our itinerary.
07:30 Departure from Paris to Rouen
07:30 Departure from Your hotel in Paris, destination Rouen. The guide will welcome our small-group and the trip begins. The guide will give you general information about the French history connected to Normandy: Rouen, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel etc. There are approx. 135 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Rouen by our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes in general around 2 hours.
09:30 Arrival in Rouen.
09:30 Arrival in Rouen. 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 (Old Market), 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 Gros-Horloge on the pedestrian street.
The walking tour lasts about 1 hour.
11:00 Departure to Honfleur. It takes about 1 hour (80 km).
12:00 Arrival in Honfleur. Walking tour.
12:00 Arrival in Honfleur. The walking city tour takes about 1 hour.
Walking tour of 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.
Free time for Lunch. You can have Your lunch in one of the restaurants located around the View Bassin admiring the picturesque views of the Medieval Honfleur.
14:00 Departure from Honfleur to Mont Saint-Michel. The ride takes about 2 hours (190 km).
16:00 - 19:30 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Benedictine Abbey.
16:00 - 19:30 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Benedictine Abbey. Free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel
- After arrival at UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel your guide will bring You up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top sharing with You stories and legends. On the top of the Island You can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. Entrance tickets into the Abbey include audio-guides in many languages.
- First settled by man in the year 709 it contains Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700’s and continued through the 1200’s. The whole island is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site of France.
- After You visit to the Benedictine Abbey You ll have: Apple Cider Tasting: Normandy is known for it’s apple production. You will taste some of the famous Cider, Pommeau and Calvados.
- Free time to enjoy in Mont Saint-Michel to explore the island’s shops & museums, walk around to admire the beautiful nature at your leisure Time.
Free time for Lunch at a local Restaurant.
- 19:30 Accommodation at a 3* hotel near Mont Saint Michel.
