Top Rouen Shore Excursions

Discover the Island of the Mont Saint Michel and its abbey on a day trip. It's a unique place and the most visited place of Normandy. Explore the remparts, the medieval village and the abbey at the top of the island.

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

Explore all of Normandy’s star attractions in one day on this private tour from Rouen. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Rouen's Old Town, admire the grand Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), continue to Caen, where highlights include the Abbaye aux Hommes and William the Conqueror’s Castle. Finally, visit the famous Bayeux tapestry and take a tour of the magnificent Château de Falaise.

Walk in the steps of those who landed on Normandy’s beaches on D-Day in June 1944 on this private day trip from Rouen, with an expert local guide. With a flexible itinerary adjustable to your wishes, the tour focuses on key World War II D-Day beaches including Omaha Beach, Longues du Mer and Arromanches. Visit the Pointe du Hoc and pay your respects at the American Cemetery, and as you explore, gain direct insight into the campaign from your guide, whose family lived in the area during the war.

Walk in the historic center of Rouen with a local Norman guide. Visit important places and recount the history of the city and Normandy. Also discover how Normandy was created by the Vikings, and the story of Joan of Arc the Maid of Orleans. Discover the old town of Rouen with a young local who is passionate about History and who likes to share the riches of his region.