The Normandy coast is a magical spot in France that should not be overlooked. If you have 3 days in Normandy, you can visit the Normandy beaches and many a coastal town in Normandy France all while taking in amazing views. Interested? Head to Normandy by the sea from Paris with INSIDR’s self guided driving tour of D-Day beaches and the best places to visit in Normandy and Brittany.
DRIVING FROM PARIS TO NORMANDY
Normandy is a beautiful destination best reached by car because of its easy self-drive from Paris in only 3 hours. It is also best to reach by car because you will need a car to get around many different towns and to see the jaw-dropping natural landscapes- in addition to staying dry in the rain! If you will be arriving in Normandy from London instead of Paris, drive across the Eurotunnel and arrive in Rouen, which is the capital of Normandy and is the easiest city to connect to different coastal towns or beaches.
3 DAYS IN NORMANDY ITINERARY
Following your INSIDR Smartphone’s road trip route of Normandy which has maps of Normandy beaches and maps of the Normandy coast, you will have many options of what to visit in the region depending on how much time you have. 3 days in Normandy and what to do?
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If you have…
1 Day: Become enchanted with Mont St Michel
2 Days: Explore the D-Day beaches
3 Days: Take Normandy drives to different small quaint towns and explore Normandy by bike in these towns. Be sure to try not only local cider and crêpes in these towns but also have a look at the classic Romanesque and Medieval architecture!
WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT?
Once you’ve checked off Mont Saint-Michel, be sure to visit Brittany. In Brittany you can try oysters at some of the best places for oysters in France as well as visit the charming towns Saint Malo and Cancale.
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Also visit the town Dinard and Dinan along the coast for an extremely memorable view!