THE ART OF SLOW TRAVEL IN NORMANDY
This 2-day private tour represents the ideal balance between
comprehensive discovery and meaningful immersion. Unlike
rushed day trips that leave you exhausted and longing for
more, our carefully crafted itinerary allows you to savor
each destination, understand its significance, and create
lasting memories.
Day 1: History & Natural Wonders
Your first day combines the profound historical significance
of the D-Day landing beaches with the jaw-dropping natural
beauty of the Étretat cliffs. Begin your journey with a
private tour of the sites that changed the world, Omaha
Beach, where the sand still holds the weight of sacrifice,
the American Cemetery with its 9,387 pristine white crosses,
and Pointe du Hoc where Rangers scaled impossible cliffs.
Then, as the afternoon light softens, discover the dramatic
white chalk cliffs of Étretat, where the natural arches and
needle rock formations have inspired artists for centuries.
Day 2: Art & Impressionist Inspiration
Your second day celebrates the artistic soul of Normandy.
Morning in Honfleur reveals why this enchanting harbor
captivated Boudin, Monet, and Satie, the Vieux Bassin with
its reflected slate houses, the extraordinary wooden Church
of Sainte-Catherine, and charming galleries around every
corner. After a memorable lunch, journey to Giverny where
Claude Monet spent 43 years creating the gardens that became
his greatest masterpiece and inspiration for the Water
Lilies series that revolutionized modern art.
Your Overnight Experience
Accommodation is not included. Guests arrange and pay for
their own overnight stay, and Bellidays is happy to
recommend the most convenient option according to the
itinerary, whether a charming manor house in the Bayeux
countryside, a seaside hotel with views of the English
Channel, or a boutique property in historic Honfleur.
Evening dinner features authentic Norman cuisine: Camembert,
Calvados, fresh seafood, and apple tart, a culinary
experience impossible in a single day tour.
Seamless Logistics from Paris
We collect you directly from your Paris hotel, apartment, or
preferred location. With a luxury vehicle and expert route
planning, the 2.5-hour drive to Normandy becomes part of the
experience, I'll brief you on the day's discoveries and
answer all your questions. The return journey on Day 2
brings you back to Paris relaxed and enriched, not
exhausted.
Gastronomy & Local Experiences
Normandy is a gourmet paradise, and this tour includes
authentic culinary moments: lunch at a carefully selected
Norman restaurant (think moules-frites or sole meunière), an
optional oyster tasting in the fishing village of
Port-en-Bessin, and your evening dinner showcasing regional
specialties. Every meal is an opportunity to understand
Normandy through its exceptional terroir.
Guest Reviews
Real reviews of Belinda's private tours, received from past guests between 2016 and 2024. They are reproduced as written. This is a selection, and names are shortened for privacy.
James W.
July 2022 - United States"Belinda was an exceptional tour guide. While her knowledge, scheduling, and flexibility were excellent: it is her contagious personality that made the tour so special. My wife, daughters, and I recommend her very highly and look forward to making her a part of our future travels."
Tour: 2 days from Paris to D-Day Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and Brittany
Traveler
April 2024"We had such a good time with Belinda! Our family of six enjoyed her company for three days touring Mont St Michel, the D-Day beaches and museums, and Monet's house in Giverny. She was prompt in picking us up each day and tailored the tours to our interests. She has an effervescent personality and made each day interesting!"
Tour: Mont Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches & Giverny, 3 days
Michael H.
September 2017 - United States"Belinda was a wonderful engaging guide. She is on time, organized, knowledgeable and fun. She took us places we would never have gotten to if not for her. Her love and pride in France and Bretagne in particular is great and it gave a real sense of this part of France to us. We would absolutely book her again!!!!!"
Tour: Rennes, Saint-Malo, D-Day and Quimper
Traveler
September 2024"An amazing fun filled day enjoying Mt St-Michel, the coast, villages, excellent history of the area, an incredible local lunch with Belinda. She made the day amazing, engaging, fun, filled with insights and super fun to spend the day with. The centerpiece of our day was Mt St-Michel which Belinda did an excellent job sharing with us. But then the rest of the day was amazing, Belinda gave us a real authentic look at the area with visits to villages, the coast, oyster farming and an incredible lunch. Her enthusiasm for the area and bubbly personality make her the perfect guide!"
Tour: Mont Saint-Michel, the coast and villages