France · Walking Tours

4-Day Normandy Coast Tour with Étretat Cliffs and Honfleur

4 Days Round trip from Étretat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike atop Étretat's impressive cliffs for sweeping coastal views
02 Visit the artistic garden linked to painters such as Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin
03 Stroll Honfleur's quaint port, half-timbered houses, wooden church, and art galleries
04 Taste oysters at Trouville's fish market, prepared on the spot by fishermen
05 Walk Deauville's sandy beach and admire its splendid 19th-century seaside villas
06 Learn how cider and Calvados are made at a local distillery with tasting

Climb the impressive cliffs of Étretat and enjoy sweeping coastal views, with the option to visit a very nice artistic garden at the top. Walk around the quaint fishing town of Honfleur by the Seine River and the English Channel, known for its port, half-timbered houses, wooden church, and art galleries. If time allows, continue to the sandy beaches and elegant seaside resorts of Deauville and Trouville, and, with a shorter town program, add a visit to a cider farm and Calvados brandy distillery for a tasting.

Stop at the fish market of Trouville, just across from the city of Deauville, and enjoy some oysters prepared on the spot by the fishermen themselves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Honfleur, Trouville, Deauville

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Étretat Cliffs and Artistic Garden

Walk up to the top of the cliffs and follow the hiking trail to enjoy the view.
At the top, there is also the option to visit the artistic garden, from where famous artists painted Étretat, such as Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet, Gustave Loiseau, and Henri Matisse.

Day 02

Honfleur Walking Tour

Enjoy a walking tour of Honfleur, including its port, half-timbered houses, wooden church, and art galleries.
Having lunch there would be a great option, especially for fish or seafood.

Day 03

Trouville Fish Market and Deauville Seaside

Stop at the fish market of Trouville, just across from the city of Deauville, and enjoy some oysters prepared on the spot by the fishermen themselves.
Walk along the sandy beach of Deauville, see the beautiful villas, and stroll the main street to get a sense of this 19th-century seaside resort.

Day 04

Cider Farm and Calvados Distillery

This is only possible if we visit one or two towns, no more.

Visit a cider farm and Calvados brandy distillery, learn about both the cider- and Calvados-making processes, and enjoy a tasting at the very end.

Where this trip takes you

Étretat cliffs, Port of Honfleur, Trouville fish market, Deauville sandy beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Étretat 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

French local guide and driver speaking English
Private vehicle

What's Not Included

Pick-up and drop-off may be added on request, as long as they are located in Normandy. Please ask for a quotation.
Lunch is not included, but I'm happy to take you to a good restaurant or bakery.