France - Brittany and Normandy

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:03:37 +0100

Visit this wild region of France, rich in medieval history and wonderful scenery.

Day one
-arrive in Paris airport in the morning
-rent a car from the airport
-drive 225km to Pierrefonds and Rouen - map 1
-visit Pierrefonds castle
-check in at your accommodation in Rouen (I recommend XYZ)

Day two
-today you will drive 90km km (181km both ways, about 2.5 hours total) to Etretat and back - map 2
-visit the Etretat white cliffs
-accommodation in Rouen

Day three
-visit Rouen: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, Rue du Gros-Horloge, St. Maclou's Church, St. Ouen's Abbey
-accommodation in Rouen

Day four
-today you will drive 300km (about 3 hours total) to Mont St Michel and Dinan - map 3
-visit: Mont St Michel (including the view at night from the shore)
-accommodation in Dinan (I recommend XYZ)

Day five
-today you will drive 104km (208km both ways, about 2.5 hours) to Paimpol - map 4
-get the ferry to cross to Brehat island (ferry - les Vedettes de Bréhat)
-accommodation in Dinan

Day six
-drive 400km (about 3.5 hours) to Paris - map 5
-visit Dinan old town in the morning
-catch a night flight back home*

*Optional, you can stay one night in Paris and enjoy a quick tour of the city

France - Paris

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:48:28 +0100

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France - Brittany and Normandy

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