France 🇫🇷 Where to Stay in Normandy: Bayeux, Honfleur, Étretat or the Cotentin For a first trip, base yourself in Bayeux for the D-Day beaches and add a second base in Honfleur for the coast, Étretat and Rouen. Sleep beside Mont-Saint-Michel rather than day-tripping, and look to the Cotentin for quieter, cheaper stays.
France 🇫🇷 10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Normandy, France (D-Day Beaches, Cliffs and Cider Country) From the cliffs of Étretat to the D-Day beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel rising in mist and the timber lanes of Honfleur — Normandy is one of France's quietly great corners. Our 10 unforgettable things to do, with where to base.
France 🇫🇷 Featured Visiting Monet's Garden in Giverny: My Top Tips For A Perfect Day Out Explore Monet's colourful garden and peaceful home in Giverny, the place that inspired his iconic Water Lilies series.
France 🇫🇷 Featured Top Things to Do in Rouen in One Day (Day Trip from Paris, Normandy) Just over an hour by train from Paris, Rouen is the capital of Normandy and an easy one-day escape. Cathedral, half-timbered streets, Monet's painting spots, Joan of Arc landmarks — our itinerary covers the lot, all walkable in a single day.
