More than 20 excursions
France's capital with Seine embankments, museums, and neighborhoods full of art, fashion, and cafe life.
Rouen is rightly considered a jewel of Northern France, renowned for its remarkable architecture and rich history. The Old Market Square witnessed the execution of Joan of Arc, while the beautifully preserved medieval half-timbered houses are considered a classic example of this architectural style in Europe. Rouen has inspired many great artists: Gustave Flaubert wrote Madame Bovary here, and Claude Monet created his famous series of Impressionist paintings.
Étretat is a charming seaside resort with beautiful pebble beaches on the English Channel coast and one of Normandy’s most famous natural attractions. Here the waters of the Channel have carved dramatic white cliffs with natural arches, creating some of the most breathtaking landscapes in France. These alabaster cliffs, the inviting sea, green hills and fresh seafood inspired many artists, including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet and Vasily Polenov.
With its half-timbered houses, picturesque cobbled streets filled with art galleries, unusual churches, 17th-century salt warehouses, old docks and lively restaurants and shops, Honfleur is one of the most charming towns in Normandy. Originally it was an important trading port from which French merchants set sail to explore opportunities in North America, including Quebec.
