Short Getaway Voyages

Paris, France (from Le Havre)

What will be your lasting impression? Seine Bay’s remarkable light that so inspired the impressionists? A café au lait on the traditional seafront? Strolling the wonderful beach? All memories to treasure. Or stay closer to the port and exlpore Normandy rich in English history. The city of Caen was the favourite city of William the Conqueror. Bayeux is home to the famed tapestry that chronicles the Norman Conquest. And to the west lie the beaches of D-Day: Juno, Sword, and Gold

Highlights

ARROMANCHES
Site of the Mulberry artificial harbour that played a crucial role on D-Day, Arromanches is home to the Museum of the Landing.

BAYEUX
The Bayeux Tapestry Museum houses the famed Bayeux Tapestry, a 219-foot-long (70m) cloth illustrated with scenes from the Norman Conquest.

CAEN
The favourite city of William the Conqueror is also the site of his final resting-place.

ETRETAT
Claude Monet found this Norman beach resort a source of inspiration in his painting.

GOLD INVASION BEACH
British forces stormed ashore near the villages of Ver-sur-mer and Asnelle.

HONFLEUR
The picturesque 13th century fishing village is considered the birthplace of Impressionism.

PARIS
The City of Light is a three-hour drive from Le Havre with its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and The Louvre housing the famous Mona Lisa.