Normandy · France
Normandy
Cliffs, cider, oysters, and the most consequential beaches in modern history.
Two hours from Paris, Normandy is a weekend of contrasts: the chalk cliffs of Étretat, Honfleur's painter's harbour, and the D-Day beaches a short drive west. Eat oysters, drink cider, end with calvados.
How to get there
| From | Car | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2h 30m | 2h to Caen | — |
| London | via Eurotunnel 6h | 5h via Paris | 1h 15m to Caen |
| Brussels | 4h | 4h via Paris | — |
Budget breakdown
Estimated 2-night trip for two travelers.
| Coastal inn (2 nights) | £221 |
| Meals (oysters, cider) | £153 |
| Car rental + fuel | £136 |
| D-Day museum + cliff parking | £34.00 |
| Estimated total | £544 |
A 2-day itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Drive to Honfleur, breakfast on the Vieux Bassin.
Afternoon
Étretat cliffs — the Aiguille and Falaise d'Aval walk.
Evening
Oyster dinner at L'Aïoli or La Closerie.
Day 2
Morning
D-Day: Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc.
Afternoon
Bayeux for the Tapestry and a cathedral lunch.
Evening
Calvados tasting on the drive back to Paris.
Best season
May–September. Avoid mid-summer crowds on the beaches.
Weather
Atlantic. Summer 18–22°C, often breezy. Rain in any season.
Where to stay
Short stays (Airbnb-style)
Guesthouses, B&Bs and cottages near Normandy.
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Where to eat
Top-rated restaurants around Normandy. Order in or get directions.
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