Normandy: Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat Small-Group By Minivan From Paris With Calvados Tasting

Itinerary

08:00 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps in Paris or Pick up from Your Hotel. Departure to Rouen

08:00 Departure from steps of Opera Garnier in Paris destination Rouen. Pick up service from Your hotel for those who have selected this option

08:00 Departure from steps of Opera Garnier in Paris, destination Rouen. 

Pick up service from You hotel for those who have selected this option. ! Pay Attention that the pick up starts before 08:00 depending on the location of your hotel

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 and Deauville.

There are approx. 122 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Rouen. It takes in general around 2 hours. 

10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Rouen and Sightseeing walking tour

10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Rouen after 2 hours ride in a comfortable minivan and Sightseeing walking tour Rouen. Free time. Departure to Etretat

10:00 - 12:00 Visit of Rouen - th e capital of the Duke of Normandy. Sightseeing walking tour of Rouen, 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 from 1 to 1,5 hours. Free time. 

12:00 Departure from Rouen towards Etretat is about 80 km. 

13:00 - 14:30 Arrival in Etretat. Walking tour. Free time. 15:15 Departure to Honfleur

13:00 - 14:30 Arrival in Etretat. Walking tour. Free time. 15:15 Departure to Honfleur

13:00 - 14:30 Arrival in Étretat. Short Walking tour towards the beach & Cliffs.

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. Along the seafront there are many restaurants/cafés all of which do variations on a theme of Moules/Frites. 

Free time. 14:30 Departure to Calvados tasting. It takes about 30 minutes to drive.

15:00 - 16:30 Calvados, Cider & cheese tasting

15:00 - 16:30 Calvados, Cider & cheese tasting

15:00 to 16:30 Arrival at a local producer of Calvados & Cider. Calvados, Cider & cheese tasting.

16:30 Departure to Honfleur. It is just half an hour drive.

17:00 to 18:30 Arrival in Honfleur , Guided walking tour, Free time

17:00 to 18:30 Arrival in Honfleur, Guided walking tour, Free time to discover the city

17:00 Arrival in Honfleur. Walking tour of Honfleur with it s 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.

18:00 to 18:30 Free time. Cheese and Calvados tasting.

18:30 Departure from Honfleur to Paris. It takes about 2 to 2,5 hour to drive 190 km (highway) distance to Paris.

18:00 Departure from Honfleur to Paris. Arrival in Paris 20:30/21:00

18:00 Departure from Honfleur to Paris. Arrival in Paris 20:30/21:00

18:00 Departure from Honfleur to Paris. There are approx. 190 km to drive on a highway. It takes 2,5 hours. One stop will be made at the rest area according to Your wish. 

20:30 Coming back to Paris full of impressions of a full Day Trip to Rouen, Etretat, Honfleur. Drop Off at Pick up places in Paris.

20:30 Arrival in Paris

20:30 Arrival in Paris

20:30 Arrival in Paris.