Tour Program Recommendations VIII – Normandy Guide

(Last Update: 02.04.2024) So far, I have been around Paris many times. Deauville & Trouville, Rouen, Giverny, Honfleur, Etretat, The Mont Saint Michel I have written many articles about places within the borders of the Normandy Region, such as, and now I want to Normandy Guide All these places and more, in delicious writing Ways to travel in the most enjoyable way on the most ideal route Let me share it with you. Of course, since everyone's holiday length, variety of places they want to see and their priorities are different, I try to visit as many places as I can. without branching outI plan to present a general travel route. My aim will be to enable you to create a program according to your own taste, based on the main framework of the Normandy Guide.

You will have different reasons to go to Normandy in different seasons. Of course, the ideal thing is to hit the road in sunny weather and see these beautiful places, but in general Normandy climate, Like the Black Sea climate Considering that, you have to accept from the beginning that you will encounter rainy weather most of the time. If it's not raining, you are the luckiest person in the world :) Even when the sky is cloudy, these places have a different atmosphere, but when the sun shines, those are the places you visit. fairy tale land It looks like… These places are already wonderful in good weather, but they also have a different atmosphere in winter. When you should visit this region depends entirely on what kind of holiday you expect.

Transportation to Normandy Region I assume you will set out from Paris for . Though Rouen, Deauville & Trouville from Paris to places like, Gare Saint Lazare It is easily accessible by train from the train station, and I have mentioned such details separately in all articles, but when I say Normandy Guide, I want your transportation to be comfortable and free, as I think it will be a more comprehensive and longer trip. Therefore, traveling by car would be the most ideal. Again Those who prefer transportation by train, TCDD of France one SNCFFrom the official website link of You can look for tickets.

To properly explore the Normandy Region, you need to spend at least a week or ten days. For those who do not have time, it may be possible to create a program of three nights and four days. If you are short on time, I think the places you should definitely see in the Normandy Region are: Giverny, Rouen, Deauville & Trouville, Honfleur ve The Mont Saint Michel It will happen, but together we will create a much more enjoyable route for those who have time. Here we go:

Normandy Trip Day 1:

When you set out from Paris and enter the borders of Normandy, I think The first place you should see Claude Monet's Village Giverny It will be. Givernywhich can be visited as a museum in with its legendary garden attracting everyone's attention Claude Monet's House, I'm sure it will impress you too. I GivernyI've been there many times, I've taken many of my friends, and so far no one has been left unimpressed 😉 And those who have time Givernylocated in the immediate vicinity of a lovely village one La Roche GuyonOr rather, the magnificent place in that village. La Roche Guyon CastleThey can also visit . Continue on your way for accommodation, RouenI recommend staying in or somewhere along that route.

Normandy Trip Day 2:

Spend a day or at least half a day on your Normandy trip. RouenYou can spend it in . Such a beautiful place so close to Paris medieval town style I'm sure visiting a city will be good for you too. Especially historical clock tower, Rouen Cathedral, The place where Joan of Arc was cremated There are many interesting things to see such as Rouen'in. If it's towards the evening, follow the route Deauville & Trouville We break it to its sides. For accommodation Rouen'I, Deauville & TrouvilleYou can choose a suitable hotel in , or anywhere in between.

Normandy Trip Day 3:

Finally to the shores of Normandy we reach today Deauville & TrouvilleWe are in and in front of us the English Channel there is. In fact Deauville ve Trouville two separate seaside town but just like Like Göltürkbükü, which is the combination of Gölköy and Türkbükü in Bodrum. Deauville & Trouville It is mentioned as . To be honest, it doesn't happen that way, but that's how I perceive it :) You can visit both of these two coastal towns in one day, but generally I prefer to divide it into two and I definitely reserve the first day for Deauville.. I think that without wandering around the streets of this place randomly, while the tides are flowing, Don't leave Deauville at sunrise or sunset without watching horseback riders ride along the beach. Even find a way, never leave Deauville 😉

Normandy Trip Day 4:

Again Deauville & TrouvilleWe are in and this time Trouville We are visiting the side. Trouville is a slightly more modest place than Deauville. Don't mind what I call modest; more a rich fishing town in view. In Trouville you will also walk along the beach, but especially If you love shellfish, do not forget to sit at the fish market in the center and eat fresh seafood. We went here once with 12 friends; Seafood lovers among us boil boil shrimp and everyone said that they had never eaten such good shrimp for this price in their lives :) The sun sets beautifully from the lighthouse in Trouville; Of course, you have to watch the sunset here too 😉 We are in this area again for accommodation…

Normandy Trip Day 5:

We're driving along the coast of Normandy again and Another fairytale fishing town one HonfleurWe are going to . Honfleur It's a small but very satisfying place. You can spend half a day or a full day here. Especially sitting by the port in the center and having something to eat and drink is a must. The art galleries on the side streets of the village are all beautiful; I don't know which one you will fall into anymore. HonfleurDon't forget to enter and look at the wooden church in . You can already see all the details of what you can do here. Honfleur You will find it in the article.

Normandy Trip Day 6:

I declared today as a day with a little choice 😉 In fact, my advice to you is Etretatbut you have to go to Normandy BridgeWhen you pass through, you will see some of the biggest cities of the region on the way. Le Havre (lö avr or lol avgh) there is. Honestly Le Havre is one of the three rare cities in France that I did not like. 😉 Poor Le Havre, just like Brest II. It seems to me that it lost its soul because it was heavily bombed in World War II and was rebuilt after the war. That's why I went to Le Havre once out of curiosity, once for business, and once because I thought "There can't be an ugly city in France, I'll definitely love it this time" :) I don't think I'll go again. However, Saint Malo is a city that shared a similar fate, but how beautifully they built it. Anyway, you can continue on your way Famous for its cliffs Etretat'If so, you can spare time. Also, what I went and saw further down the road, and what I saw and loved. Fécamp ve Diéppe There are also places like these, but I don't know if you can reach there... In today's program Etretat It's a must, the others are multiple choice... 😉

Normandy Trip Day 7:

Now we can move to the western side of Normandy. Therefore, until today, you can always choose a hotel according to location. Deauville & Trouville It is also possible to stay somewhere around and go on day trips to the places I mentioned above. Now the English Channel on the coast, Normandy Coast We will see several towns, large and small, along the way. Departing from Deauville and Bennerville-sur-Mer, Blonville-sur-Mer, Villers-sur-Mer, Houlgate ve CabourgI recommend you to see. Each of these is beautiful in its own way, they are all worth writing about separately, but I don't know which one I can get to :) After visiting these places, we go inland and visit Normandy. Rouenwith the capital of CaenWe will go to and spend the night there.

Normandy Trip Day 8:

I don't know how much time you will spend in Caen. Everyone praises Caen very much, but for some reason it doesn't impress me that much. It might be ideal for accommodation only in Caen (can) It's famous for its tripe, which I don't like either :) If you wish, you can wander around the city until noon, and then what I want you to see most in these parts is: One of the most important places where the Normandy Landing took place one Omaha BeachLet's go to . If you watch movies and documentaries about the Normandy Landings, especially “Saving Er RyanIf you watched “I think you will be impressed by the vast cemetery in Omaha Beach. I first went to Omaha Beach before I started blogging, and when I went there in February 2019, I didn't have time to visit in detail and couldn't take good photos, so I don't plan to write a separate blog post for Omaha Beach - for now. I am sure Official website It will give you an idea.

Normandy Trip Day 9:

Of course, there are many big and small things worth seeing in the area and it is very difficult to choose among them, but I wanted to make the finale spectacular. One of the best stops of our Normandy Guide article is today, a magnificent monastery The Mont Saint Michel it will be. The Mont Saint Michel, is at the very end of this track, but I think it should definitely be on our list. Because The Mont Saint Michel in france Eiffel TowerThe second most visited place after And believe me, it deserves all the attention. Due to the tides in the English Channel, sometimes there is an island in the middle of the sea, sometimes A modest hillock that is offended by the mainland looking like The Mont Saint MichelI think you will be very impressed by it too. You may consider spending the night in this area. Between us, once we get this way, he's not in Normandy anymore. Britain We are on your side 😉

Normandy Trip Day 10:

In fact, you'd better get back to Paris this morning. Because you'll have a 4-5 hour drive to Paris, but since I don't know if you'll ever come to these parts again, while you're here, we'll go to Bretagne (Bretagne) again.broutine or bğötayn) within the borders Saint MaloI wonder if you should also see ? Depending on your flight time or your schedule availability Saint Malo It seems like it should be included in the travel program. Of course  Brittany – Region of Brittany It is a topic of a separate article in itself, but for now Saint Malo Let's add a little honey to our palate, and let the rest come later...

While wandering around this area, you'll be in Paris The Mont Saint Michel It is possible to cross the gap with two highways arcing from both the north and south, but I will recommend you to use the northern line. Because only people in this region use the highway on the north side, and those who will go down to the south of France use the southern line, so the south side is likely to be busier. Of course, this is also a matter of luck 😉 Also Don't forget that motorways are expensive in France.. You will come across toll booths every once in a while, sometimes 2-3 Euro, and sometimes 10-15 Euro You will pay a highway toll. On this trip approximately 40-50 Euro You should also take into account that you will pay a highway fee of around . Credit cards are accepted, but if your card is not accepted by accident, there are also cash booths. Highway cards are not profitable at all; If you have time, always use the side roads, pass through beautiful villages, but do not exceed the speed limit... On the Brittany side, motorways are free.

For accommodation You can also choose to relocate region by region. Deauville & TrouvilleIt is also possible to draw a circle covering 50-60 kilometers from and stay anywhere within that circle. Until today, I have loved the Normandy Region, first in July 2011, last in March 2020 I have traveled many times, including; We shot at most of them one by one, but for a birthday event in June 2018, we rented the tiny castle above for a week with our friends from Turkey, the Netherlands and Canada, and from there we were able to go to most of the places I mentioned above, one by one; It was an unforgettable holiday for all of us.

In the light of this information, you can choose one or more locations for yourself. Hotel reservations booking.com Those who have the habit of doing it through this link or If they make a reservation via the banner above they support me; That's how I find the strength to deal with all this work alone 😉

And thus, I have gathered many of the articles I have written about the Normandy Region for a long time under the title of Normandy Guide. Each article you click on in this article will take you to detailed information about that city, village or town. As I said, this tour suggestion offers as ideal a route as possible. You will be able to create a route that suits you according to your time, budget and of course your priorities.

It's up to me to write, it's up to you to travel...

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web page: normandie-tourisme.fr

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• Saint Malo

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