Etretat and Rouen Small Group Tour from Paris

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Paris

  Your day begins with a comfortable pick-up from Paris. Sit back and relax in a premium minivan as you leave the city behind and journey through the rolling countryside of Normandy. Enjoy scenic views of traditional villages, lush meadows, and apple orchards along the way. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the region’s history, art, and cuisine, setting the tone for a perfect day trip.

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Arrive in the heart of medieval Rouen — a city of narrow cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. Begin your walking tour at the Church of St. Joan of Arc, an extraordinary 20th-century structure built on the very square where the legendary heroine was martyred in 1431. Inside, admire the magnificent stained-glass windows salvaged from Rouen’s former medieval churches, bathing the interior in a kaleidoscope of colors.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  Continue to the Saint-Ouen Abbey Church, a lesser-known but equally breathtaking Gothic masterpiece. Its immense scale and intricate stonework showcase the architectural power of medieval Rouen. Take a moment to appreciate the serenity of the cloistered gardens and the soaring 14th-century organ — one of the most impressive in France.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

  Next, visit the crown jewel of Rouen — the Notre-Dame Cathedral, immortalized by Claude Monet in his famous series of paintings. Standing before its ornate Gothic façade, you’ll understand why it captivated artists for centuries. Inside, discover the tombs of Normandy’s dukes, including Richard the Lionheart, and admire the interplay of light through its exquisite stained glass.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Falaises d'Etretat

  After Rouen, continue toward the spectacular Normandy coast and the seaside gem of Étretat. Stroll along the pebble beach, breathe in the crisp sea air, and marvel at the natural arches and cliffs sculpted by wind and waves — including the iconic “Needle” (L’Aiguille). Your guide will lead a scenic walk to panoramic viewpoints such as Porte d’Aval and Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, offering unforgettable photo opportunities. Enjoy free time for lunch at a local brasserie, try Normandy’s famous cider or crêpes, or simply relax by the sea.

  3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Paris

  In the late afternoon, depart Étretat and begin your relaxing drive back to Paris. Arrive in the city in the evening, full of wonderful memories of Normandy’s coastal beauty and historic charm.

  3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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