Normandy Trips, Tours & Maps

Plan your trip to Normandy: D-Day beach tours, Mont-Saint-Michel day trips from Paris, itineraries and interactive maps of every sight.

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Normandy, in north-western France, combines some of Europe's most important Second World War sites with medieval abbeys, half-timbered towns and dramatic coastline. Most trips focus on three areas: the D-Day beaches around Bayeux, Mont-Saint-Michel on the border with Brittany, and the Seine Valley and Alabaster Coast with Rouen, Giverny, Honfleur and Étretat.

Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Rouen in under 1 hour 30 minutes and Caen in about 2 hours. A car makes it much easier to visit the beaches and the countryside.

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D-Day Beaches

Omaha Beach

The American landing beach and the Normandy American Cemetery.

Utah Beach

The westernmost landing beach and the Utah Beach Museum.

Gold Beach

Arromanches and the remains of the Mulberry harbour.

Juno Beach

The Canadian beach and the Juno Beach Centre.

Sword Beach

Ouistreham, Pegasus Bridge and the Merville Battery.

Pointe du Hoc

Cliff-top battery scaled by US Army Rangers.

Sainte-Mère-Église

Paratrooper town with the Airborne Museum.

Normandy D-Day Tours

Guided D-Day tours from Bayeux, Caen and Paris, by coach, minivan or bike.

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Towns & Sights

Mont-Saint-Michel

The abbey on a tidal island, Normandy's most visited site.

Bayeux

The Bayeux Tapestry and the base for the D-Day beaches.

Caen

William the Conqueror's castle and abbeys, and the Caen Memorial.

Rouen

Gothic cathedral, the Gros-Horloge and Joan of Arc.

Honfleur

Picturesque harbour town that inspired the Impressionists.

Étretat

Chalk cliffs and sea arches on the Alabaster Coast.

Giverny

Claude Monet's house and water-lily garden.

Deauville & Trouville

Chic seaside resorts with the famous boardwalk.

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Trips & Tours

Normandy Train Map

Main rail lines from Paris to Rouen, Caen, Bayeux and the coast.

Mont-Saint-Michel Day Trip from Paris

TGV to Rennes and bus, train to Pontorson, or by car.

D-Day Beaches Day Trip from Paris

Train to Bayeux or Caen, tours and driving routes.

Paris to Giverny

Train to Vernon and shuttle to Monet's gardens.

Paris to Rouen

Frequent trains in about an hour and a quarter.

Day Trips from Bayeux

The beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel, Caen and Honfleur from Bayeux.

Étretat Day Trip from Paris

The cliffs of Étretat by train, bus, car or tour.

Normandy Trips from the UK

Ferries to Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and Dieppe, or via Paris.

Normandy Itinerary & Travel Guide

Weekend, 3-day, 5-day and 7-day Normandy itineraries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to tour the Normandy beaches?

A guided tour from Bayeux or Caen is the easiest way without a car, and guides bring the history to life. With a car, you can visit at your own pace over two days.

How many days do you need in Normandy?

Three to four days lets you see the D-Day beaches, Bayeux and Mont-Saint-Michel. Add a day or two for Rouen, Honfleur, Étretat and Giverny.

Where should I stay to visit the D-Day beaches?

Bayeux is the most central base, between Omaha and the British and Canadian beaches. Caen is a larger city with more hotels and good train links.

Can you visit Normandy as a day trip from Paris?

Yes, for Giverny, Rouen or Étretat. Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day beaches are possible on long guided day trips, but staying overnight is much more relaxed.