Highlights
- See dreamlike Mont Saint-Michel Abbey rise from the sea on the pilgrimage route
- Explore Rouen ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, Étretat’s Elephant Rock, and Le Havre
- Visit Omaha Beach, historic Caen, and the corsair city of Saint-Malo
- Explore medieval Le Mans
- Step into the inspiration behind the Water Lilies at Monet’s house and gardens
Description
Tour Highlights
World Wonder: Mont Saint-Michel (UNESCO World Heritage) — a dreamlike abbey rising from the sea on the pilgrimage route.
Normandy Essentials: Rouen ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, Étretat’s Elephant Rock, and Le Havre (UNESCO World Heritage).
History & Coastline: Omaha Beach (D-Day landing site), historic Caen, the corsair city of Saint-Malo, and medieval Le Mans.
Impressionist Trails: Giverny — Monet’s house & gardens, stepping into the inspiration behind the Water Lilies.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Paris → Giverny → Rouen → Étretat → Le Havre (270 km)
In the morning, meet your driver-guide at the scheduled time and location, and begin the journey.
Giverny — home of Impressionist master Claude Monet and a cradle of Impressionist art.
Monet’s House & Gardens
Rouen — the medieval capital of Normandy, known as the “City of a Hundred Spires”
Rouen Cathedral
Étretat — a seaside town in Normandy renowned for its white cliffs and natural arches.
Elephant Rock & the Needle
Day 2: Le Havre → Omaha Beach → Caen (210 km)
Le Havre — an important port city in Normandy, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
* Museum of Modern Art (MuMa)
* The Hanging Gardens
* Le Havre Beach
Omaha Beach — one of the most historically significant sites of the WWII Normandy landings.
*Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
Caen — the stronghold of William the Conqueror and a key witness to Normandy’s wartime history.
*Caen Castle
*Abbey of Men
*Abbey of Women
*Vaugueux District
Day 3: Caen → Mont Saint-Michel → Saint-Malo (190 km)
Mont Saint-Michel — hailed as the “Wonder of the Western World”, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It is famous for dramatic tides: at high tide it becomes a true “island in the sea”; at low tide, vast sandbanks appear and visitors can walk across the bay.
*Mont Saint-Michel Abbey & Church
Saint-Malo — a famed corsair city in Brittany, known for its impressive ramparts and fortifications.
*Saint-Malo Ramparts
*Grand Bé & Petit Bé
*Old Town
Day 4: Saint-Malo → Le Mans → Paris (400 km)
Le Mans — a city rich in history and culture, world-famous for the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race.
*Plantagenet Old Town: Encircled by Roman-era walls. Stroll along the ramparts for views over the Sarthe River; inside, narrow winding cobbled streets form a charming maze.
*Cathedral of Saint Julian: A landmark in the center of the old town. Its architecture blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, adding a grand religious presence to the district.
*24 Hours of Le Mans Museum: Located near the entrance of the Bugatti Circuit. Exhibits cover the race’s evolution since 1923, technological innovations, legendary drivers and teams, and a rich collection of cars, trophies, posters and memorabilia — a must for motorsport fans.
Arrive in Paris in the early evening. Your driver-guide will see you off at the pre-arranged drop-off point. Tour ends.
Includes
5–9-seater Executive Vehicle
4-Star Hotels with Breakfast
Professional driver-guide (10 working hours per day), including driver-guide meals and accommodation, fuel, and parking
Extra Care Service: Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off for joining/leaving the tour (city center only)
Excludes
Flights & Visas
Lunches & Dinners
Travel Insurance
Driver-guide tips (EUR 10 per person per day)
Driver-guide overtime (EUR 50 per hour)
Attraction tickets to be purchased on-site (Optional): Monet’s House & Gardens, Le Havre Museum of Modern Art, Omaha Beach Memorial Museum, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
