7 days in Haute-Normandie Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Rouen: Musee de Dieppe (in Dieppe) and Les Jardins Animaliers Biotropica (in Val de Reuil). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, wander the streets of Rue du Gros-Horloge, admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, and make a trip to Place du Vieux-Marche.

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Paris to Rouen is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Le Havre.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Le Havre: Fecamp (Florence Zablith, Palais Benedictine, &more) and Etretat (Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, Chemin des Douaniers, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Appartement Temoin, admire the striking features of Bibliotheque Oscar Niemeyer, explore the world behind art at Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Joseph.

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Traveling by car from Rouen to Le Havre takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.