Normandie weekend trip

10 Jul 2026 – 13 Jul 2026 · by tida78

Destinations

Rouen, France

Suggestions for Normandie when we arrive Friday early and leave Monday morning: 🚗 Friday: Paris → Rouen (easy start) Drive ~1.5 hours to Rouen • Stroll the old town at your own pace • See Rouen Cathedral in the late afternoon light • Sit at a café, no rushing 👉 Stay in Rouen ⸻
Honfleur, France

🌊 Saturday: Rouen → Étretat → Honfleur (short drives, big views) Morning: Étretat • Head to Étretat (~1 hr) • Walk the famous Étretat Cliffs • Take your time—this is one of the most beautiful coastal spots in France Afternoon & evening: Honfleur • Drive ~45 min to Honfleur • Relax around: • Vieux Bassin • Long dinner, maybe a glass of cider or Calvados 👉 Stay in Honfleur (great atmosphere at night) ⸻
Bayeux, France

⸻ 🏖️ Sunday: D-Day coast (pick just 1–2 key sites) Instead of rushing, choose a few meaningful stops: • Omaha Beach • American Cemetery Optional: • Bayeux (charming town, nice lunch stop) 💡 This day is about reflection + scenery, not quantity 👉 Stay near Bayeux or Caen, or return toward Honfleur if you prefer fewer hotel changes ☕ Monday: Easy return Drive back to Paris (2–3 hours) ⸻ 🧭 What we intentionally skipped • Mont-Saint-Michel It’s incredible—but for a relaxed weekend, it turns your trip into a long-distance driving mission. Better saved for another trip (maybe combined with Brittany). ⸻ ✨ Why this works better • Short drives (mostly 45–90 min) • Fewer hotel changes • Time to sit, walk, eat, and enjoy instead of constantly moving