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Normandy & Brittany: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 8-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.

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8
days
420 km
distance
12.7 h
driving
46
curated stops

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Day 1 Rouen

6 curated stops
Transit
0h34
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
10.9°C–20.9°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.0h
09:00
Rouen Cathedral cathedrale-rouen.net read more map ↗
Admire intricate facades under a historic spire.
50 min · Rouen · €2 for a guided tour
10:00
La Gros-Horloge read more map ↗
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the clock tower.
50 min · Rouen
11:00
Place du Vieux-Marché read more map ↗
Stand where Joan of Arc faced her final moments.
50 min · Rouen
12:00
Musée des Beaux-Arts mbarouen.fr read more map ↗
Discover canvases by Monet and Caravaggio.
50 min · Rouen · Permanent collections are free
open: 10:00-18:00
13:00
Abbatiale St-Ouen read more map ↗
Marvel at soaring Gothic arches and stained glass.
50 min · Rouen
14:00
Musée Maritime Fluvial et Portuaire www1.musee-maritime-rouen.asso.fr read more map ↗
Discover Rouen’s seafaring past beside real boats.
50 min · Rouen
14:50
Tarte Tatin search map ↗
Enjoy golden, buttery crêpes filled with sweet or savory treats.
60 min · Rouen
open: Tu-Sa 12:00-22:30
Overnight here
e.g. Hôtel Kyriad Rouen Centre · Hotel Bonaparte
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Rouen

6 curated stops
Transit
0h37
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
10.9°C–20.9°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.0h
09:00
Pont Gustave-Flaubert read more map ↗
Watch the modern lift bridge glide open.
50 min · Rouen
10:00
Théâtre des Arts operaderouen.fr read more map ↗
Hear symphonies in the grand Rouen Opera House.
90 min · Rouen
11:40
Palais de Justice read more map ↗
Gaze at ornate Gothic stonework and spires.
50 min · Rouen
12:40
Aître Saint-Maclou aitresaintmaclou.fr read more map ↗
Shudder at medieval carvings of skulls and bones.
50 min · Rouen
13:40
Musée des Antiquités museedesantiquites.fr read more map ↗
Explore ancient artifacts from Seine-Maritime in this esteemed French museum.
50 min · Rouen
14:45
Jardin des Plantes rouen.fr read more map ↗
Stroll among diverse plants and serene statues.
50 min · Rouen
open: Nov-Feb: 08:00-17:15; Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct: 08:00-18:30; May-Aug: 08:00-20:00
15:35
La Cantine search map ↗
Delight in wholesome vegetarian dishes on a pedestrian street.
60 min · Rouen
Overnight here
e.g. Hôtel Kyriad Rouen Centre · Hotel Bonaparte
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Honfleur

6 curated stops
Transit
1h40
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
12.9°C–18.2°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
16.0h
10:10
Le Jardin des Personnalités ville-honfleur.com map ↗
Stroll among famous busts in a tranquil garden by the Seine.
50 min · Honfleur
11:10
Naturospace naturospace.com read more map ↗
Wander through an indoor tropical garden filled with butterflies.
50 min · Honfleur · €8.90
12:10
Maisons Satie musees-honfleur.fr map ↗
Walk through a surrealist exhibit dedicated to composer Satie.
50 min · Honfleur · €4.00
open: Summer 10:00-19:00, winter 11:00-18:00; closed on Tuesday
13:10
Le Jardin Retrouvé ot-honfleur.fr map ↗
Relax in a riverside garden with swings for children.
50 min · Honfleur
open: 8am till sunset
14:10
Musée Eugène Boudin musees-honfleur.fr map ↗
Explore Impressionist works in a captivating art museum.
50 min · Honfleur
open: Summer (and winter weekends): 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, winter weekdays: 14:00-17:30, closed Tuesdays
15:10
Clocher Sainte-Catherine (bell tower) search map ↗
View the unique separated wooden bell tower up close.
50 min · Honfleur
open: Summer (and winter weekends): 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, winter weekdays 14:30-17:00, closed Tuesdays
16:00
La Fleur de Sel search map ↗
Indulge in fine dining with expertly crafted seasonal dishes.
60 min · Honfleur · Menus €26 and €36
open: Closed on Tu, W and in January
Overnight here
e.g. La Maison de Lucie · Le Cheval Blanc
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Around Honfleur

6 curated stops
Transit
0h44
Finish
~16:00
Temperature
12.9°C–18.2°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
16.0h
09:00
Sainte-Catherine church read more
Marvel at the wooden architecture shaped like an upturned hull.
50 min · Honfleur
10:05
Musée de la Marine musees-honfleur.fr map ↗
Discover model boats in a historic church turned museum.
50 min · Honfleur
open: Closed Mondays
11:05
Normandy Culture & Ethnography Museum musees-honfleur.fr map ↗
Step into recreated scenes of old Normandy life.
50 min · Honfleur
12:05
Le Vieux Bassin et la Lieutenance search map ↗
Admire the old harbour and charming restaurant terraces.
50 min · Honfleur
13:05
Notre Dame de Grâce chapel presbytere-de-grace-honfleur.fr map ↗
Take in panoramic views from a hilltop historic chapel.
50 min · Honfleur
14:10
Pont de Normandie pontsnormandietancarville.fr map ↗
Gaze at the impressive bridge spanning the wide Seine.
50 min · Honfleur
15:00
La Commanderie search map ↗
Enjoy simple pancakes and pizzas in a welcoming setting.
60 min · Honfleur
Overnight here
e.g. La Maison de Lucie · Le Cheval Blanc
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Bayeux

6 curated stops
Transit
3h36
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
13.6°C–16.8°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
16.0h
10:20
Omaha Beach (D-Day landing beaches) read more map ↗
Walk along the historic sands where Allied forces stormed ashore on D-Day, marked by memorials and remnants of wartime structures.
50 min · Bayeux
11:55
German Military Cemetery volksbund.de read more map ↗
Contemplate the vast resting place of German soldiers.
50 min · Bayeux · Free
open: M–F 08:30–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–19:00
14:00
British Cemetery cwgc.org read more map ↗
Reflect at the beautifully maintained war cemetery.
50 min · Bayeux · Free
open: The cemetery is accessible at any time of day or night
15:00
Reporters' Memorial read more map ↗
Honor journalists killed while reporting global conflicts.
50 min · Bayeux
open: Freely accessible day and night
16:00
Bayeux Cathedral bayeux.fr read more map ↗
Explore the towering cathedral's architecture and history.
50 min · Bayeux · Free
open: Open every day. Jan–Mar: 09:00–17:00, Apr–Jun: 08:30–18:00, Jul–Dec: 09:00–18:00. Closed to tourists during services
17:00
Battle of Normandy Museum bayeuxmuseum.com read more map ↗
Discover artefacts and stories from the Battle of Normandy.
50 min · Bayeux · adults €7.50, concessions €5.50, students €5
open: Oct–Apr: 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00; May–Sep: 09:30–18:30
Overnight here
e.g. Churchill Hotel · Hotel D'Argouges
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 6 Mont Saint-Michel

2 curated stops
Transit
2h23
Finish
~14:10
Temperature
11.4°C–21.3°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
15.9h
11:20
Abbey of Mont Saint Michel abbaye-montsaintmichel.com map ↗
Admire the restored abbey with views over the island.
50 min · Mont Saint-Michel · Unguided visits: €16 adult, free for citizens of the EU aged 18-25, and free for under 18s. €4 audio guide (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian)
open: 2 May - 30 August: 09:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00), 1 September - 30 April: 09:30-18:00 (last admission 17:00). Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December
12:20
Chapelle Notre-Dame Sous Terre search map ↗
Visit the ancient Carolingian church beneath the mount.
50 min · Mont Saint-Michel
13:10
La Mère Poulard lamerepoulard.com read more map ↗
Try the world-famous omelette cooked right before your eyes.
60 min · Mont Saint-Michel · €40 or more
Overnight here
e.g. Camping Haliotis · Camping Saint-Grégoire
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 7 Saint-Malo

6 curated stops
Transit
2h13
Finish
~16:25
Temperature
12.0°C–20.6°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
15.9h
10:25
Rance Tidal Power Station read more map ↗
Feel the hum of giant turbines harnessing the tide.
50 min · Saint-Malo
11:25
Grand Aquarium aquarium-st-malo.com map ↗
Watch vibrant sea creatures glide in crystal-clear water.
50 min · Saint-Malo · Adult €18.90, child €13.90
open: Daily 10:00-18:00
12:30
Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse cathedralesaintmalo.fr map ↗
Wander through the blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
50 min · Saint-Malo
open: Daily 09:30-18:30
13:30
Grand Bé read more map ↗
Visit the tidal islet with old fort ruins and a famous writer's grave.
50 min · Saint-Malo
14:30
Fort National fortnational.com read more map ↗
Explore a Vauban-designed fortress on a tidal island.
50 min · Saint-Malo · Adult €5, child €3, cash only
open: Jun-mid Sep
15:35
Fort de la Conchée read more map ↗
Gaze at ancient stone fort on a quiet islet.
50 min · Saint-Malo
Overnight here
e.g. Centre Patrick Varangot · Manoir de Cunningham
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 8 Dinan

3 curated stops
Transit
0h54
Finish
~13:15
Temperature
12.0°C–20.6°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
15.9h
09:40
Dinan Castle read more map ↗
Walk around the historic keep that defines the heart of Dinan.
50 min · Dinan
10:40
Railway Museum museedurail-dinan.com map ↗
Explore fascinating railway relics and painted station halls.
50 min · Dinan · €5
11:45
Fête des Remparts fete-remparts-dinan.com
Join lively street celebrations in medieval costumes.
90 min · Dinan
open: July (2023: 22-23 July)

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