NORMANDY, FRANCE — THE PERFECT 3-DAY ROAD TRIP
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This region is so much more than the famous D-Day beaches — think dramatic cliffs, fairytale villages, historic castles, countryside farms, seafood and some of the best French food.
🚗 DAY 1 — ÉTRETAT + THE COAST
Start your trip in Étretat, one of the most spectacular places in Normandy.
🌊 Walk along the famous white cliffs and see the iconic natural arches from above.
📸 Hike up to the viewpoints for those unforgettable coastline views.
Then drive along the coast and stop at small villages and local farms. Normandy’s countryside is beautiful — green fields, apple orchards and traditional farmhouses everywhere.
🍎 Try local apple cider and Calvados if you drink alcohol, or look for Normandy apple juice and local cheeses.
🧀 Don’t leave without trying Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l’Évêque and Livaro.
🏰 DAY 2 — FAIRYTALE VILLAGES + CASTLES
Spend the day exploring the countryside.
🏡 Beuvron-en-Auge — one of the prettiest traditional villages in Normandy, with colourful half-timbered houses.
🏰 Visit a Normandy château surrounded by gardens and countryside. Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet is especially beautiful if you love romantic French architecture.
🌿 Stop at a local farm or cider producer and see how Normandy’s famous apples and dairy products are produced.
🥞 For lunch, try a traditional galette or crêpe.
And definitely order a classic Normandy dessert — teurgoule, a creamy cinnamon rice pudding.
🌊 DAY 3 — HONFLEUR + DEAUVILLE
Start in Honfleur, one of the most charming harbour towns in France.
⛵ Walk around the old harbour
🎨 Explore the narrow historic streets
🥐 Stop for coffee and a French pastry
🐟 Have fresh seafood for lunch
Then continue to Deauville, famous for its elegant seaside atmosphere, wooden boardwalk and beautiful villas.
✨ If you have extra time, add Trouville-sur-Mer — it has a more relaxed, authentic seaside feeling and a fantastic fish market.
🍽️ WHAT TO EAT IN NORMANDY
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🧀 Camembert de Normandie
🧀 Pont-l’Évêque
🥞 Crêpes & galettes
🍎 Tarte Normande
🍏 Apple cider
🥃 Calvados
🐚 Fresh oysters & seafood
🐟 Moules-frites
🥩 Steak with Normandy cream sauce
📌 SAVE THIS ITINERARY for your next French road trip.
Normandy is perfect if you love dramatic landscapes, charming villages, historic castles, local food and slow travel — all in one trip. 🇫🇷✨
Would you spend 3 days in Normandy?
Tell me which place you would visit first: Étretat, Honfleur, a château or a tiny village? 👇
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