15 days in Normandy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Normandy holiday planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 3 nights
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Bayeux
— 5 nights
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Honfleur
— 5 nights
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Giverny
— 1 night
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End: Amsterdam
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 3 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Venture out of the city with trips to Granville (Pointe du Roc, Musee Christian Dior, &more), Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James (in Saint James) and L'Aigrette, Pauses Natures en baie (in Saint-Jean-le-Thomas). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Mont Saint-Michel, take some stellar pictures from Cabane Vauban, pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and trek along Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel.
To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mont-Saint-Michel is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or take a train. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mont-Saint-Michel is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or take a train. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
Side Trips
Granville, Cabane Vauban, Le Moulin de Moidrey, Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James
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Bayeux — 5 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bayeux: Cite de La Mare (in Cherbourg-Octeville), Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise) and Utah Beach (in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, examine the collection at Musee du debarquement, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Bayeux War Cemetery.
For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Bayeux tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Honfleur.
Side Trips
Arromanches-les-Bains, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Colleville-sur-Mer, Caen, Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe
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Honfleur — 5 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.Venture out of the city with trips to Le Havre (Eglise Saint-Joseph & Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa), Manoir De Grandouet (in Cambremer) and Etretat (Chemin des Douaniers, Falaises d'Etretat, &more). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, don't miss a visit to Vieux Bassin, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame de Grace.
For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Honfleur journey tool.
Getting from Bayeux to Honfleur by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daytime highs in Honfleur are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can drive to Giverny.
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Giverny — 1 night
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Giverny is a small French village in Upper Normandy, best known as the rural retreat of the Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926).On the 21st (Mon), explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Gaillon, then admire the masterpieces at Musee des impressionnismes, then admire the natural beauty at Fondation Claude Monet, and finally examine the collection at Musee de Mecanique Naturelle.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Giverny day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Honfleur to Giverny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Giverny, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Normandy travel guide
Discover the Alabaster Coast along the steep Normandy coast with spectacular chalk cliffs, a number of scenic villages, posh seaside holiday resorts, the Channel Islands, and the English Channel. The Channel Islands, although British Crown Dependencies, are considered culturally and historically a part of Normandy. Upper Normandy is predominantly more industrial, while Lower Normandy is predominantly agricultural. The shoreline is famed for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops on June 6, 1944, where you'll find museums and monuments with historical significance to World War II. As you explore the old towns, note the Norman architecture that follows a pattern similar to the English Romanesque architecture following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Typical Norman villages have many half-timbered houses in their old towns and historical vessels in their old ports. One of the most popular things to do along the Alabaster Coast is sampling its local products: The region produces hard apple ciders, Calvados apple brandies, and famous Bénédictine liqueur instead of wine due to its abundance of apple orchards.
