Discover the gorgeous region of Normandy on this 2-day Normandy Tour (1-night) from Paris, with guided visits to Saint-Malo and Mont Saint-Michel. An overnight stay in Caen is included in a two-day excursion from Paris to Normandy and Brittany.
Taking a stroll through the historic towns of Honfleur and Rouen is a wonderful way to spend your vacation. Visit the D-Day beaches in Normandy and the American Cemetery and Memorial to pay your respects to those who perished during World War II. Stroll through Saint-Malo, a medieval fortress city. Visit the strange Mont-St-Michel island, a well-known site in France. Everything from transportation to food to entry fees is included.
2-Day Normandy Tour from Paris W/ Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
Table of Contents
Highlights
- Cover all the main attractions of the Normandy region while learning about the history, architecture, and local culinary specialties
- Take walking tours of the historic towns of Rouen and Honfleur
- Visit Normandy’s infamous D-Day landing beaches and the American Cemetery while hearing stories about WWII
- Tour the iconic abbey of Mont St-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Overnight accommodation in Caen and meals are included
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris – Rouen – Normandy – Caen
We’re going to take the Normandy Highway and make our first stop in Rouen for a walking tour of the old town before we go to Honfleur.
We can have a view of the newly constructed Normandy Bridge on the way between Rouen and Honfleur.
We’ll have some spare time for lunch and to take in the scenery while we’re in Honfleur. Then we will proceed to Normandy‘s beaches and pass by Omaha‘s Landing Beaches, before visiting Saint-Laurent‘s American Cemetery and then Arromanches.
In Caen, we’ll spend the night.
Day 2: Caen – Saint-Malo – Mont Saint-Michel – Paris
We’ll leave Caen today in the direction of Saint-Malo, located in the Brittany region. We’re going to take a guided city tour here, including a stroll along the ramparts and the cathedral.
You should spend some leisure time in the city and have a meal on your own next time.
We will then leave for Mont-Saint-Michel, which is on the border between the regions of Brittany and Normandy. Our afternoon continues with a guided tour of the abbey, as well as free time to explore and maybe shop.
We will then head back to Paris, arriving at around 9:15 pm.
Top attractions in Paris
Here are some top attractions in Paris you could visit and enjoy. There are, of course, dozens of attractions and landmarks in Paris worth visiting and learning about the history of this amazing city.
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, located in the Place Charles de Gaulle, on the western end of the Champs-Élysées,
Louvre Museum
The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the biggest art museum in the world, located in Paris, France, and is also a historic monument. A city’s main landmark, it is...
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a walled iron tower 324 meters high (with antennas) situated in Paris, at the northeastern end of the Champ-de-Mars Park, on the banks...
Palace of Versailles
From 1682, under Louis XIV, until the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789, under Louis XVI, the Palace of Versailles was France’s principal royal residence. It is located in...
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris (‘Our Lady of Paris’) or Notre Dame Cathedral, is a medieval Catholic cathedral, located on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
Champs-Élysées
Wide, centrally located avenue in Paris, almost 2 kilometers long, Champs-Élysées is stretched between Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.
Paris and France travel guides
Here are handy travel guides about Paris and France so you can learn a thing or two about these destinations. For a comprehensive list of our travel guides, please visit our travel guides page.
Paris: culture, history, fashion and food
Paris, ‘city of lights', truly deserves this romantic nickname. It is globally known not only as France's capital, but as a European and world center for art, culture, fashion and...
Visit France: 14 things you need to know
France, a country in Western Europe, has everything that traveler needs for an exciting journey: medieval cities and castles, villages in the Alps, and, of course, the Mediterranean Riviera, for...
Top hotels in Paris
Paris has dozens of hotels of various star ratings, together with other lodging solutions, such as guest houses, hostels, and Airbnb. Bellow are some top hotel recommendations from our website. For a general hotel search, check the form at the bottom of this page or our hotel booking page.
Hotel Regina Louvre
Luxurious Hotel Regina Louvre is situated in the heart of Paris, in the fashion, shopping and museum district, overlooking the Louvre. It opened for the...
Hotel Napoleon Paris
The hotel Napoleon Paris is just a short walk away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees. It is 6.8 km or 15 minutes...
Relais Christine
Set in a 17th-century mansion in the core of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Relais Christine is a boutique hotel just 700 meters from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. It...
Madeleine Plaza
Located in a Haussmannian building opposite the Madeleine Church in Paris, Hotel Madeleine Plaza is among the 8th district's luxury boutique hotels. It has a...
Hotel Dupond-Smith
Hôtel Dupond-Smith is situated in central Paris, in the Marais district. It provides separately decorated rooms with characteristics of design. There is free Wi-Fi throughout...
Hôtel D’Aubusson
Hôtel D'Aubusson is a private mansion dating back to the 17th century is located in the Latin Quarter, 350 meters from Odéon Metro Station. A...
Cheap flights and hotels discounts for Paris
The peak season for flights to Paris is March, October and December. The low season for purchasing tickets is May, June and July.
Paris is served by these airports: Beauvais-Tille Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Chalons Vatry Airport and Paris Orly Airport. Direct flights to Paris are offered by 118 airlines.
Most flights are with Air France. Direct flights from Paris, United States are airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Aeromexico and Norwegian Air Shuttlefrom New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami and Dallas.
Paris and France attractions and landmarks
Here are some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Paris and in France.
Last Updated on February 15, 2022 by Tours Editor @ gotravelyourself.com
