Le Havre: Étretat Cliffs & Honfleur with Norman Cider Tasting

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Two of Normandy's most beautiful places — one wild and dramatic, the other intimate and artistic — combined in a private day from Le Havre, with a glass of Norman cider in between.

First, Etretat. The chalk cliffs are among France's most iconic natural landmarks, with spectacular arches and a needle of rock rising from the sea. Walk the cliff path for breathtaking views that inspired Monet, Courbet, and Guy de Maupassant.

Then stop at a local Norman producer to taste traditional cider and calvados. Discover the flavours of Normandy, shaped by centuries of craftsmanship and rolling apple orchards.

Finally, Honfleur. Its picturesque old harbour, lined with tall slate-fronted houses, is one of northern France's prettiest settings. Wander the cobbled streets, browse the galleries, or enjoy lunch by the waterfront.

Your driver will collect you from the Le Havre cruise terminal, take care of all transportation, and ensure a guaranteed return to your ship.

What's Included

Flexible photo stops throughout
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private round trip transfer from Le Havre cruise terminal
Bottled water
Norman cider and calvados tasting at a local producer
Guaranteed return to ship before departure
Meals and drinks (beyond the included tasting)
Gratuities for your driver
Licensed Guide (available as a paid upgrade)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting at the Le Havre cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name. Contact us via the Viator messaging system if you need assistance.

Hotel Guests: Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the agreed pick-up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
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    Etretat

    The cliffs of Étretat are one of those places that genuinely surprise you — even when you've seen the photographs. The Porte d'Aval arch and the Aiguille needle to the west, the Porte d'Amont arch to the east, and between them a pebble beach and a village that has barely changed in a century. Climb the path above the western arch for the view across both formations — this is the angle Monet painted repeatedly from the beach below, and the perspective that makes clear just how dramatic this coastline really is. Below, the village is worth exploring: a covered market, a handful of good restaurants, and the curious Jardins d'Etretat on the hill above — a contemporary garden with the arch as its permanent backdrop.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Normandy

    Normandy is apple country. The bocage — the landscape of hedged fields and orchards that stretches inland from the coast — produces some of the finest cider and apple brandy in the world. Your tasting stop visits a local Norman producer for an introduction to the region's signature drinks: dry and sweet cider, apple juice and calvados, and calvados itself — aged in oak, complex, and nothing like the brandy you may have tried elsewhere. This is the flavour of Normandy in a glass. It takes twenty minutes to understand why the locals are proud of it.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Honfleur

    Honfleur has been drawing artists since the 19th century — Boudin, Monet, and the painters of the Barbizon School all worked here, drawn by the quality of the light on the water and the extraordinary architecture of the Old Basin. The old harbour is ringed by tall, narrow houses with slate facades, their reflections doubling in the still water. Walk the quayside, climb to the wooden church of Sainte-Catherine — the largest timber church in France, built by shipwrights after the Hundred Years War — or simply find a table and order the local seafood. Honfleur rewards slow exploration. Three hours here feels exactly right.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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