Experience the beauty of Normandy in winter — from dramatic sea cliffs to festive medieval streets. On this private Christmas tour from Paris, admire the iconic cliffs of Étretat, enjoy panoramic ocean views from the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garde, and feel the crisp sea breeze of the English Channel.
Continue to Rouen, Normandy’s historic capital glowing with Christmas lights. Visit the magnificent cathedral, walk through cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, and soak up the festive cheer at Rouen’s Christmas Market — complete with mulled cider, hot waffles, and local crafts.
End your day with a relaxing drive back to Paris, carrying a festive French gift set and memories of Normandy’s winter magic.
Highlights:
- Discover Normandy’s stunning winter coastline at Étretat’s dramatic sea cliffs
- Enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel from the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Explore Rouen’s medieval old town glowing with Christmas lights and decorations
- Visit the majestic Rouen Cathedral and stroll along half-timbered streets
- Experience the warmth of Rouen’s Christmas Market with mulled cider, waffles & local crafts
- Relax on the comfortable drive back to Paris with a festive French gift set
Itinerary
07:30 – 10:30Hotel pickup in Paris by your private driver-escort. Enjoy scenic countryside views and festive music as you travel to Normandy.
10:30 – 11:00Guided walk to the iconic cliffs (Porte d’Aval, the Needle) and panoramic stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde chapel. Optional visit to L’Œil du Panda (Grotto of Love).
11:00 – 12:00Launch
13:00 – 17:00Visit Rouen Cathedral. Walk along the Gros-Horloge and admire medieval half-timbered houses. Stop at Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc on Place du Vieux-Marché, historic site of Joan of Arc’s execution Explore the Christmas atmosphere of the Old Town. Explore the historic heart of Rouen: the Cathedral, Gros-Horloge clock tower, and half-timbered houses.✨ Evening walk through Christmas lights along Rue du Gros-Horloge & Old Town.
17:00 – 20:00Return drive to Paris
20:00Arrival back in Paris, drop-off at your selected location