Renowned for its many assets, Normandy is a region you absolutely need to discover.
Between its spectacular landscapes, its diverse gastronomy and its rich historical heritage, your stay in Norman land will charm you.
Begin your road trip in the Eure (27) then drive down the coast to the Manche (50) and let yourself be entranced by your discoveries…
This Norman road trip starts in the Eure department, more precisely in the town of St André de l’Eure. Discover this rural village, which was created after the merging of three parishes around a church.
Activities:
Norman cider
Cider is made from the fermented juice of apples from which sugar is transformed into alcohol. Discover and taste different types of cider: dry, medium dry, sweet…
We continue our tour to the town of Evreux. This urban break will allow you to discover its Gallo-Roman remains, its buildings and many shops.
Activities:
Norman Tart: apple pie
We love apples in every shape and form, but there’s nothing better than apple pie for a sweet moment!
Before reaching the next stage, make a stopover in the beautiful city of Rouen, capital of Normandy! This mutli-faceted town will seduce you with its cobbled streets and its unique heritage. Then, head towards Incheville, a quiet town steeped in history.
Activities:
Camembert
You cannot leave Normandy without tasting one of its iconic cheeses! For the first tasting, try the famous Camembert.
Drive further to Flocques, a town on the English Channel offering a beautiful atmosphere in which to unwind.
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To join the next step from Flocques, follow the coastal road: Etretat, Le Havre, Honfleur, Deauville, Cabourg… so many names to dream about!
Fresh fish
Go to the Tréport market on Tuesday morning to buy local fish!
Take now the direction of Lion-sur-Mer, a seaside resort in the Calvados department. This tourist city is full of surprises with its history and importance during WW2.
Activities:
Calvados
Calvados is the quintessential Norman brandy to enjoy… in moderation!
A kir offered as an aperitif on presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card.
And now, head for Caen « City of a Hundred Spires » famous for its history. A city break where activities will please everyone!
Activities:
The Teurgoule of Caen
True culinary speciality of Caen, the Teurgoule is an emblematic desert of Normandy made of rice, milk and spices.
The two last stages of this road trip take place in the Manche departement, an authentic and wild land of Normandy. To begin with, make a stopover in Carentan, a town with a past marked by history.
Activities:
The leek of Carentan
A classic Norman vegetable, leeks can be cooked in all kinds of recipes.
Let’s stay in the Manche department for this last stage. It is the perfect occasion to experience the vestiges of an important past again. What better destination than Utah Beach, one of the 5 D-Day beaches?
Activities:
The Sainte-Mère-l’Eglise biscuits
Bring back a box of biscuits from Sainte-Mère-l’Eglise to enjoy a bit more of Normandy.