5 days in Normandy Itinerary
5 days in Normandy Itinerary
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5 days in Normandy Itinerary
Start: London
ferry:
5h
1
Rouen
— Few hours
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Drive:
1h 30min
2
Camembert
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 15min
3
Bayeux
— 1 night
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train:
1h
4
Cherbourg-Octeville
— 2 nights
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Drive:
6h 15min
End: London
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Rouen
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): wander the streets of Rue du Gros-Horloge and then admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.
To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Rouen holiday maker website .
London, UK to Rouen is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Rouen. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Camembert.
Things to do in Rouen
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Rue du Gros-Horloge
3:30pm, Sun Oct 27

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
4:30pm, Sun Oct 27
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night
Camembert
1
night

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): do a tasting at Arpents du Soleil, browse the eclectic array of goods at Marche de Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, see the interesting displays at Musee du mobilier miniature a Vendeuvre, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Vendeuvre, and finally examine the collection at La Maison du Camembert.
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Traveling by car from Rouen to Camembert takes 1.5 hours. In October in Camembert, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Bayeux.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Camembert using our trip planner.
Traveling by car from Rouen to Camembert takes 1.5 hours. In October in Camembert, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Bayeux.
Things to do in Camembert
Side Trips
Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, Vendeuvre
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Chateau de Vendeuvre
3:00pm, Mon Oct 28

La Maison du Camembert
5:00pm, Mon Oct 28

Arpents du Soleil
10:00am, Mon Oct 28
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night
Bayeux
1
night

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.On the 29th (Tue), pick up some local products at Maison Lebrec, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, then kick back and relax at Omaha Beach, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Bayeux visit planner.
Traveling by car from Camembert to Bayeux takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Cherbourg-Octeville.
Things to do in Bayeux
Side Trips
Normandy American Cemetery, Maison Lebrec, Omaha Beach
Find places to stay Oct 28 — 29:
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Normandy American Cemetery
11:00am, Tue Oct 29

Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
4:00pm, Tue Oct 29

Omaha Beach
2:00pm, Tue Oct 29
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nights
Cherbourg-Octeville
2
nights

Cherbourg holds an arsenal of the French Navy.On the 30th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Cap Levi, view the masterpieces at Aces High Gallery, then look for all kinds of wild species at Dunes d'Hattainville, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Le Havre de Portbail. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Mare de Vauville, stop by Librairie Ryst, and then contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc.
For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cherbourg-Octeville day trip tool .
Take a train from Bayeux to Cherbourg-Octeville in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Cherbourg-Octeville
Side Trips
Le Havre de Portbail, Cap Levi, Dunes d'Hattainville, Aces High Gallery, Mare de Vauville
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Librairie Ryst
1:00pm, Thu Oct 31

Pointe du Hoc
2:30pm, Thu Oct 31

Dunes d'Hattainville
3:00pm, Wed Oct 30
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