Honfleur, Trouville & Deauville: Coastal Day Tour from Bayeux
Meet your English-speaking driver-guide in Bayeux and settle into a premium, air-conditioned minivan for a morning departure. Enjoy a relaxing drive through Normandy’s rolling countryside as you head northeast toward the Seine estuary.
Honfleur – The Painter’s Harbor
Begin in Honfleur, a harbour town that has inspired painters for generations. Stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses and flower-filled windows, and admire the Vieux Bassin, where colourful façades are reflected in the water. Visit the wooden Church of Saint Catherine, explore local galleries with Impressionist influences and, time permitting, enjoy a café stop or the lively Saturday market.
Trouville-sur-Mer – Authentic Normandy Life
Continue west to Trouville-sur-Mer, a working fishing port loved by locals and artists. Walk the harbourfront promenade decorated with vintage Savignac posters, and pause at the bustling fish market to see oysters, mussels and fresh catch from the Channel. Soak up the easy-going seaside atmosphere, with the option to sample seafood and Normandy cider at your own pace.
Deauville – The Parisian Riviera
A short drive brings you to Deauville, symbol of French coastal chic. Discover grand boulevards, Belle Époque villas and manicured gardens before stepping onto the legendary boardwalk, Les Planches, with its beachfront cabins named after film stars. See the Hôtel Normandy and Casino Barrière, hear stories of horse racing and the film festival and enjoy free time for lunch, shopping or a terrace coffee with sea views.
Return to Bayeux
In the late afternoon, relax as your driver-guide returns you to your hotel or the train station in Bayeux. Leave with lasting impressions of Normandy’s coast, from harbour life and seaside elegance to its distinctive light and art de vivre.
