Discover the best of Normandy on a private tour from Paris. Explore Rouen, visit a cider farm, and see the dramatic cliffs of Étretat. Enjoy a cider and oyster tasting along the way.

PRICE: $937
per group up to 3

 

Escape Paris for a day and discover the best of Normandy with a local guide born and raised in the region. This private tour combines medieval history, authentic gastronomy, and breathtaking coastal landscapes.

Start with a scenic 90-minute drive through the Norman countryside to Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the region’s rich heritage along the way.

In Rouen, step back in time as you explore one of France’s most beautiful medieval cities. Wander cobblestone streets lined with magnificent half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th centuries. Visit the stunning Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, immortalized by Claude Monet in over 30 paintings depicting its facade at different times of day.

Discover the Gros-Horloge, one of Europe’s oldest astronomical clocks still functioning today, and walk through Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. Your guide brings these historic sites to life with local anecdotes and lesser-known stories.

At noon, take a well-deserved lunch break at La Couronne, France’s oldest inn, established in 1345. This is where Julia Child had her first meal in France, sparking her legendary love affair with French cuisine. Enjoy two hours to savor traditional Norman dishes in the restaurant’s atmospheric medieval dining room (lunch cost not included).

After lunch, journey to the Pays de Caux countryside to visit an authentic family-run cider farm. Tour the traditional clos-masure, a typical Norman farmstead protected by tall hedges and ancient trees. Learn about artisanal cider production methods passed down through generations. Meet the resident Norman geese, a heritage breed being preserved by local farmers.

In the cozy tasting room, sample four varieties of farm-made cider ranging from sweet to extra-dry, plus fresh apple juice straight from the press. Browse the charming boutique filled with local products.

Continue to Étretat, one of Normandy’s most spectacular natural sites. The dramatic white chalk cliffs rise 90 meters above the turquoise waters of the English Channel, creating natural arches and formations that have inspired countless artists. Walk along the clifftop paths to discover the famous Porte d’Aval arch and the 70-meter Needle rock jutting from the sea.

Your local guide takes you to secret viewpoints away from the crowds, including the peaceful Notre-Dame Chapel overlooking the bay. These are the same cliffs that captivated painters like Monet, Courbet, and Maupassant.

End your Norman experience with a special oyster tasting at an elegant establishment in Étretat’s historic center. Sample six fresh Norman oysters while learning about Marie-Antoinette’s surprising connection to Étretat—she owned the first oyster farm in France right here in these waters.

Return to Paris in the early evening, arriving around 8:15 PM with unforgettable memories of authentic Normandy.

Savor the flavors of Normandy with a cider tasting at a family-run farm
Discover the medieval charm of Rouen and its stunning Gothic cathedral
Explore the dramatic white chalk cliffs of Étretat and hidden viewpoints
Enjoy a special oyster tasting in Étretat’s historic center
Learn about Normandy’s rich history and culture from a local guide

Private tour with a local guide
Visit to Rouen
Visit to La Couronne for lunch (cost not included)
Visit to a family-run cider farm
Cider tasting
Visit to Étretat cliffs
Oyster tasting in Étretat

 

 

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