Discover the best of Normandy in a single day with this private day trip from Paris, combining culture, history, and natural beauty. Your day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Paris, followed by a comfortable drive to Rouen, one of Normandy’s most historic cities.
In Rouen, join a guided group walking tour through its beautifully preserved medieval center. Marvel at the Rouen Cathedral, admire half-timbered houses, visit the Gros-Horloge, and see the place where Joan of Arc was tried and executed. Your local guide will share fascinating stories of the city’s rich past.
After your tour of Rouen, continue to the breathtaking town of Étretat on the Normandy coast. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to walk along the beach, admire the famous white chalk cliffs and natural rock arches, or relax in a local café with a sea view.
In the late afternoon, you’ll head back to Paris in comfort, arriving in the evening at your hotel.
Pickup included
7:00 AM (or 8:00 AM) — Departure from Paris • Meeting your driver at your hotel or accommodation in Paris. • Begin the trip to Rouen. • Distance: about 135 km (84 miles). • Driving time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
8:45 AM (or 9:45 AM) — Arrival in Rouen • Start of the group walking tour with a professional local guide. • Duration of the tour: 1.5 hours. • Highlights include: • Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame) — a magnificent Gothic cathedral that inspired Claude Monet’s series of paintings. • The Gros-Horloge — a famous astronomical clock. • The site of Joan of Arc’s trial and execution, a significant historical landmark. • Medieval half-timbered houses and narrow old streets.
10:15 AM (or 11:15 AM) — Free time in Rouen city center • Time to explore on your own, relax at a café, or visit shops. • Duration: 45 minutes.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Pickup Information Travelers can specify any address or hotel within Paris, and our driver will come to pick them up. The driver will either contact the customer by phone or wait at the provided address or in the hotel lobby. We wish you a pleasant journey! Important: Bookings are confirmed only for a minimum of 2 people.