{"id":1170,"date":"2022-11-04T08:44:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T07:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/road-trip-normandy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:26:45","slug":"normandy-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Road trip in Normandy: practical advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Normandy is a rich and varied region: sandy beaches, impressive cliffs, historic sites, varied architecture&#8230; There is so much to do that <strong>planning your trip<\/strong> can be stressful.<br\/>Here is our guide to help you organize your <strong>road trip in Normandy<\/strong>: where to go, when to go, itinerary ideas&#8230;<br\/>Welcome to our beautiful home region!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/road-trip-Normandie-travel-tips-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"road trip Normandy travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-1013\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597086397012\"><strong>STEP 0 &#8211; Essentials to know before planning a road trip in Normandy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with some essential facts to keep in mind before planning your trip to Normandy:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are many, many, many places to visit in Normandy (castles, abbeys, museums, beaches&#8230;), so be reasonable in your planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many places (except the main attractions) are closed or partially closed outside the summer season (June to September)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highways and bridges have tolls &#8211; you can pay directly by credit card or take smaller roads to avoid them, but you can&#8217;t avoid bridges&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you leave the main roads, some country roads can be quite narrow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-landscapes-Normandy-pictures-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"most beautiful landscapes normandy photos\" class=\"wp-image-841\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pack layers of clothing in your suitcase. Be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions, even in the same day: heat, sun, wind, cold, rain&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itineraries<br\/>You can combine more or less week-long road trip itineraries &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/one-week-normandy-itinerary-7-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our suggestions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952843\">STEP 1 &#8211; Decide when to visit Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<p>If your dates are already blocked and you have no choice, go to the next step.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t decided yet, here are some things to consider:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Normandy\/i-KXMThdF\/12\/6f1202de\/L\/IMG_4226-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset in Normandy\" title=\"Sunset in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In July and August, the main tourist sites (Mont Saint Michel, \u00c9tretat, D-Day beaches&#8230;) are extremely busy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The weather is pretty unpredictable &#8211; it&#8217;s warmer in July and August, but as far as precipitation goes, I can&#8217;t really say. This changes from year to year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apart from the most famous attractions, the smaller ones will only be open between June and September (and sometimes on weekends outside these months) &#8211; so if you go during the shoulder seasons, the castles and abbeys you can visit will be limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June and September are our favorite months &#8211; but if you want to swim in the ocean, the water may seem too cold for some people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you travel in winter, Normandy may have snow, but it is not a snowy region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-time-visit-normandy-weather\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our full article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map of Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p>Below you will find a map to help you understand the structure of the region with the departments and the main cities.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image-border-class\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Driving-times-in-Normandy-map-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Driving times in Normandy map\" class=\"wp-image-1019\" title=\"Regions departments Normandy map\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952844\">STEP 2 &#8211; Where to go in Normandy &#8211; the departments<\/h2>\n\n<p>Let us now present you the variety of places to discover in each of the departments of Normandy:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seine-Maritime<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/7\/d9bf1b0c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"Etretat in Seine-Maritime\" title=\"Etretat in Seine-Maritime\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>North of the Seine, the region is famous for the Alabaster coast with its high white cliffs, and the abbeys that border the river.<br\/>The main cities are Rouen and Le Havre.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Main locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cliffs of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/cote-albatre-normandy-alabaster-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabaster coast<\/a>, especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-etretat-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9tretat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-le-havre-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Havre&#8217;s architecture<\/a> listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The collection of historical monuments in Rouen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The abbeys<\/a> along the Seine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eure<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16d-Gaillard\/i-MbMgSK7\/3\/c13db31d\/L\/chateau_Gaillard_Normandie-2445-L.jpg\" alt=\"Les Andelys in Eure\" title=\"Les Andelys in Eure\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Famous for the village of Giverny where Monet created his impressive garden, the Eure is also home to medieval castles and historic town centers filled with half-timbered houses.<br\/>The main city is Evreux.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Main locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-les-andelys-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Les Andelys<\/a> and Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vernon and its mill on the river<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-giverny-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giverny<\/a> and the Monet garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several castles in the countryside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calvados<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10b-Beuvron\/i-7QmpPhr\/3\/5399d822\/L\/Beuvron_en_Auge_Normandie-0690-L.jpg\" alt=\"Beuvron-en-Auge in Calvados\" title=\"Beuvron-en-Auge in Calvados\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Calvados has a little bit of everything: a coastline with sandy beaches and small cliffs, iconic World War II sites and museums, charming villages and rolling countryside. Main city : Caen.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Main locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World War II historic sites, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/beaches-d-day-landing-1-day-trip-paris-excursions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">landing beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charming <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/pays-auge-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pays d&#8217;Auge<\/a> villages with half-timbered houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The landscapes of Norman Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The coast between <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cabourg-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cabourg<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-honfleur-normandy-france\/\">Honfleur<\/a>, including the famous town of <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-deauville-normandy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deauville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orne<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-qLFLsgm\/3\/468015a4\/L\/Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7675-L.jpg\" alt=\"Carrouges Castle in Orne\" title=\"Carrouges Castle in Orne\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Quieter region with beautiful landscapes and charming villages.<br\/>The main city is Alen\u00e7on.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Main locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The many manors of the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Perche countryside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Castles such as <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-carrouges-castle-normandy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carrouges<\/a>, Sassy, Gac\u00e9&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeve<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R5c-Mont-Saint-Michel\/i-K3W74vL\/3\/c5346822\/L\/mont_saint_michel_Normandie-8467-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mont Saint-Michel in Manche\" title=\"Mont Saint-Michel in Manche\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>A wilder region with the Contentin peninsula and its magnificent coastline. It is also home to the famous Mont-Saint-Michel and numerous castles and abbeys.<br\/>The main city is Cherbourg.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Main locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont Saint-Michel<\/a>, of course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The wild coast and the northwestern capes (Carteret, Hatainville, Jobourg, La Haugue)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue and the island of Tatihou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many abbeys, castles, villages&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cherbourg-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherbourg<\/a> and the Cit\u00e9 de la Mer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most beautiful destinations in Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p>These are the departmental breakdowns. There are also breakdowns by tourist region. See my 5 favorite destinations in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Where to go in Normandy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ou-aller-normandie-destinations-meilleures-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"where to go normandy best destinations\" class=\"wp-image-1025\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 3 &#8211; Where to stay in Normandy &#8211; main cities<\/h2>\n\n<p>And to complete the picture, here is a brief introduction to the main cities in Normandy.<br\/>The region has many beautiful cities: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our complete list<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Le Havre<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/France\/Le-Havre-2\/i-F777Gxf\/1\/01e9cc0e\/L\/IMG_0550-L.jpg\" alt=\"Le Havre\" title=\"Le Havre\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War, Le Havre is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site for its distinctive post-war architecture. You won&#8217;t see the typical French city you might expect, but it is a unique place to visit.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-le-havre-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Article on Le Havre<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perret&#8217;s architecture, especially the church of Saint Joseph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;Volcano&#8221; &#8211; the white buildings of Oscar Niemeyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art throughout the city, including the &#8220;Catenes&#8221; (arches made of containers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-le-havre-where-stay\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Le Havre.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rouen<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Normandy\/i-9P8fVT7\/7\/0c53a613\/L\/IMG_4831-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rouen Cathedral\" title=\"Rouen Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Considered the most &#8220;historic&#8221; city in Normandy. Rouen still boasts half-timbered houses, a monumental cathedral, towers and ancient streets&#8230;<br\/>You can also learn more about Joan of Arc<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rue du Gros Horloge with a fascinating clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking around the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-rouen-where-stay\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Rouen.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caen<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R20f-Caen-chateau\/i-Pvs5nkx\/3\/a343e401\/L\/chateau_caen_Normandie-4599-L.jpg\" alt=\"Caen\" title=\"Caen\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Located in the heart of Normandy, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-caen-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a> has a rich history thanks to William the Conqueror. The religious buildings that surround the city are the highlights, as they were not destroyed during the Second World War.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Abbey of Men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ladies&#8217; Abbey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World War II Memorial and Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-caen-where-stay-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Caen.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bayeux<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Ville\/i-f7cZ5Xh\/1\/2202f91e\/L\/Bayeux_ville-14-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Old town of Bayeux\" title=\"Cherbourg - City of the Sea\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bayeux-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a> is a charming little town within easy reach of several of the D-Day landing beaches. It has preserved many of its historic buildings.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tapestry Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the landing beaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-bayeux-where-stay-review\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Bayeux.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cherbourg<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Extra\/i-smTKbbV\/2\/c80efc6f\/M\/Cherbourg_DP_263313440-M.jpg\" alt=\"Cherbourg - City of the Sea\" title=\"Cherbourg - City of the Sea\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cherbourg-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherbourg<\/a> is a major maritime city with one of France&#8217;s largest ports. With a deep harbor and steep wooded hills on land, it is the ideal location for a fortified port.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cit\u00e9 de la mer &#8211; learn more about the sea and admire some submarines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location of the famous movie &#8220;Les Parapluies de Cherbourg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Basilica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-cherbourg-cotentin-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Cherbourg.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>WHERE TO STAY<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">We particularly appreciate staying in Normandy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Bayeux<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-bayeux-where-stay-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our hotels selection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Honfleur<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-honfleur-best-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our hotel selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-CxqSKxd\/1\/aae537a7\/L\/Domaine_Bayeux_hotel-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Domaine de Bayeux\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;font-size:14px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For more ideas, take a look at our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best places to stay in Normandy<\/a>.<br\/>And if you already have an idea, take a look at our selections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-etretat-best-hotels-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Etretat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-mont-saint-michel-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-rouen-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Rouen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-caen-where-stay-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Caen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-le-havre-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Le Havre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-deauville-where-stay\/\">Best hotels in Deauville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952845\">STEP 4 &#8211; How much time to plan for a Normandy road trip<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size of Normandy &#8211; travel time<\/h3>\n\n<p>As part of a larger country, you don&#8217;t often realize how big Normandy is, but don&#8217;t underestimate the time it will take you to get around.<br\/>To give you an idea of the travel times (mostly by highway) :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Le Havre to Rouen = 1h10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rouen to Evreux = 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rouen to Caen = 1h35<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Caen to Alen\u00e7on = 1h20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Caen to Cherbourg = 1h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Caen to Mont Saint-Michel = 1h30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>But as soon as you leave the main road to explore, driving will take much longer.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-xHgFW4j\/3\/68cdae86\/L\/driving_Normandie-7834-L.jpg\" alt=\"explore Normandy by road\" title=\"explore Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time needed to go around Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t try to visit the entire region if you have less than two weeks.<br\/>Even with two weeks, you&#8217;ll need to be diligent about focusing only on certain strengths of each region to make it work.<br\/>3 to 4 weeks is much more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time to devote to each region<\/h3>\n\n<p>Of course, you can focus on one area and visit it in depth.<br\/>But here are our estimates to give you a general idea of what to expect. This schedule does not include the long hours spent lying on the beach. We like road trips to see as much as possible  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seine-Maritime &#8211; 1 day in Le Havre, 1 day in Rouen 4 to 6 days for the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eure &#8211; 2 to 4 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calvados &#8211; 1 day in Caen, 4 to 6 days for the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orne &#8211; 2 to 4 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Channel &#8211; 1 day in Cherbourg, 4 to 7 days for the region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952846\">STEP 5 &#8211; How to get to Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From major cities in France<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can come directly by car from France &#8211; Let&#8217;s take Caen which is quite central to Normandy:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paris to Caen = 2h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lyon to Caen = 7h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lille to Caen = 4h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strasbourg to Caen = 7h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nantes to Caen = 3h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bordeaux to Caen = 6h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coming from abroad &#8211; Start by going to Paris<\/h3>\n\n<p>Normandy is very close to Paris, so it is easier to land in one of the Parisian airports or to arrive in one of the Parisian train stations.<br\/>You can then rent a car to reach Normandy:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paris to Rouen = 1h15 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris to Caen = 2h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris to Evreux = 1h15 drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Pont-de-Normandie\/i-fqSj3VR\/7\/09bd4e8e\/L\/Honfleur_pont_Normandie-6553-L.jpg\" alt=\"Normandy Bridge\" title=\"Normandy Bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight to Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p>There are small airports in Normandy where you can find direct flights &#8211; mainly charters: Caen and Deauville mainly<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/2838839\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;subId3=road-trip-normandie_amcid-gprbsFQAFmlNpberNrmEB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View flight options on Skyscanner<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferry to Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can also arrive from Ireland or Great Britain by boat. The ferries arrive in Dieppe, Le Havre, Ouistreham and Cherbourg.<br\/>You can find all options and ferry schedules on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.com\/?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=11&amp;rurl=corsica.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directferries.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952847\">STEP 6 &#8211; Rent a car<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re flying, taking the train and boat, now is the time to rent your car. You will find all the international brands at major airports, train stations and ferry terminals.<br\/>Here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-PdJvKwV\/3\/7bbbab5d\/L\/IMG_1478-L.jpg\" alt=\"drive in Normandy\" title=\"drive in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are not the most skilled driver, choose a car that is not too big to be more comfortable in the narrower sections of the roads and in the villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No mountains in Normandy, so a powerful engine is not necessary (but more comfortable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: in France, most cars are manual, so you will pay more to get an automatic car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don&#8217;t need a 4&#215;4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Considering the roads, I wouldn&#8217;t really rent a very large motorhome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need to rent a car in France? <\/strong>Compare car rental prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a> &#8211; one of the top rated comparison sites by their customers! And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book early<\/a> to have a choice of your vehicle!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>See all our tips in the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renting a car in France<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952848\">STEP 7 &#8211; Create your itinerary in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<p>Now that you have dates and means of transportation, you &#8220;just&#8221; have to decide on your itinerary in Normandy.<\/p>\n\n<p>For inspiration, you can consult our articles:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best things to do in Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most beautiful landscapes of Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/picture-normandy-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most beautiful villages of Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best castles of Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most beautiful abbeys of Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best beaches of Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most beautiful cities in Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most beautiful cathedrals and churches of Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-normandy-cathedral-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>or see our eBook, travel guide for road trip in Normandy:<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>When planning your itinerary, remember to consider the following essential elements:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DRIVING TIME<\/strong> &#8211; Always allow more time to get from point A to point B than Google says. You will want to stop and admire the scenery and the roads can be longer in the countryside (if you are stuck behind a farm truck for example)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DAYLIGHT HOURS<\/strong> &#8211; Check the length of daylight you have when you travel. Check how much time you have to see all the sites during the days  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY &#8211;<\/strong> Weather is unpredictable. It can be foggy, rainy and windy, even in summer. So plan to be flexible around the place you absolutely want to see in order to have more possibilities (for example to see the magnificent cliffs of \u00c9tretat).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952849\">STEP 8 &#8211; Book your accommodation<\/h2>\n\n<p>There is a wide range of accommodation in Normandy &#8211; you will find mainly campsites, hotels, bed and breakfast and rentals. There are no big resorts.<\/p>\n\n<p>There is little to know:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Wifi may be less efficient in isolated accommodations in the countryside (this depends on the progress of the network in the region)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most establishments accept credit cards, but you may find that some guesthouses will ask you for cash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>You can find a lot of choices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?region=1383&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Booking.com<\/a>. This is where we book all our stays.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur-Hotels-restaurants\/i-2PjpngH\/0\/c83fe159\/L\/Honfleur_hotel_Absynthe_salon-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Absinthe in Honfleur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to spend a night ?<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can create any itinerary you want, but in my opinion, the following places are worth spending a night in:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saint Vaast la Hougue &#8211;<\/strong> to visit the island of Tatihou and the transformation between low and high tide  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1468753&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Near Mont Saint<\/strong> Michel to admire it with all types of tides and with sunrise and sunset &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=900039327&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00c9tretat<\/strong> to explore above and below the cliffs &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.fr.html?city=-1426006&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=1222027&amp;label=road-trip-normandie_amcid-ZEPxOFQUAmMogBMqgBqEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see top rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honfleur<\/strong> &#8211; To see the harbor with softer lights in the evening and morning (and maybe with reflections) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1432206&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Near Vernon and Giverny &#8211; <\/strong> to visit the Monet gardens when they are open for better light &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1475724&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952850\">STEP 9 &#8211; Pack your suitcase<\/h2>\n\n<p>Classic clothing. Nothing special to think about.  <\/p>\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swimsuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layers for rain and cold wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen &#8211; yes, I was sunburned in Normandy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiking shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Umbrella (even if the weather has been much better in the last few years, this is Normandy after all)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952851\">STEP 10 &#8211; Getting ready to drive in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regarding driving:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving is on the right side of the road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highways are subject to tolls &#8211; you can pay cash directly or use smaller roads to avoid them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridges over the Seine are subject to tolls &#8211; no way to avoid them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you leave the main roads, some country roads can be quite narrow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-v42tSWC\/3\/c96f46a6\/L\/IMG_1522-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Normandy - villages\" title=\"Driving in Normandy - villages\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most villages have a 30km\/h limit and many (far too many) speed bumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g per liter of blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seatbelts are mandatory for all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Europeans need their own country&#8217;s driver&#8217;s license, others will need their international driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road signs use the Latin alphabet and are generally in good condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/driving-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips for driving in France<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-FNVBKqT\/3\/a327c85a\/L\/driving_Normandie-0676-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Normandy - tolls\" title=\"Driving in Normandy - tolls\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regarding parking:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect the no parking zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to check if you have to pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In most villages, many parking areas have blue lines &#8211; this means you need a blue disc to indicate when you have arrived. Discs can be purchased at tobacco shops or newsstands &#8211; Each blue zone may have a different time limit, so be sure to check the parking sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-5gtk22g\/3\/61cd0949\/L\/road_trip_Normandie-1649-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Normandy - countryside\" title=\"Driving in Normandy - countryside\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-S9J93vV\/3\/0dd30ffe\/L\/verneuil_avre_iton_Normandie-1965-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Normandy - city\" title=\"Driving in Normandy - city\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597753952853\">STEP 11 &#8211; Getting ready for a Normandy Road Trip<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The premises<\/h3>\n\n<p>It is much more difficult to answer this question here because it is our own region.  <br\/>The people may seem cold at first, but we are ultimately very welcoming. That&#8217;s what everyone who moves to our city says.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power supply<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is France, so there is a lot to enjoy in terms of food and drink.<br\/>Here are some Norman specialties:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seafood: Mussels, especially with a camembert sauce, oysters, scallops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheeses: Camembert, Calvados, Pont-L&#8217;\u00c9v\u00eaque and Livarot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinks : Cider and Calvados<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meat : &#8220;Andouille de Vire&#8221;, &#8220;Lamb from the salt meadows&#8221; from Mont-Saint-Michel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweets: Apple pie, Isigy caramel, teurgoule (Norman rice pudding)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/France\/Le-Havre-2\/i-MpNRctg\/0\/a0642da3\/L\/IMG_1058-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mussels in Normandy\" title=\"Mussels in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Hebergements\/i-vppDZvL\/3\/58e466f4\/L\/hebergement_Vernon_Normandie-5648-L.jpg\" alt=\"Apple juice from Normandy\" title=\"Apple juice from Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other tips for your trip to Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The European emergency number is 112 &#8211; for ambulance, fire or police &#8211; the national numbers are 15 for the SAMU, 18 for the fire department and 17 for the police \/ gendarmerie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The socket has 2 round holes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap water is safe unless otherwise stated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span><\/span>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to go in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; the best destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our weekend ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best-of<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/idea-romantic-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span s=\"\"><\/span>  Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best cities in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best abbeys of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Read our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-Day sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/7\/d9bf1b0c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span><\/span>  Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; best places and hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-rouen-train-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Ville\/i-7m2kFVR\/1\/ca62aa6c\/L\/Bayeux_ville-12-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color 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