Destinations
Bite-sized chunks of slow, languid exploration
The Complete Guide to Rouen: The City of a Hundred Spires
On the banks of the River Seine lies Rouen, a port city and vibrant capital of Normandy that is only 1.5 hours away from Paris by train, making it a highly accessible location, even by public transport.
The Complete Guide to Étretat: The Cliffs of Claude Monet
The picturesque seaside town of Étretat is located in the Pays de Caux, a chalk plateau extending towards the English Channel; its coastline is the Côte d'Albâtre renowned for its sheer white cliffs rising against the waters.
Day Trip to Les Andelys: Ambling Among Mediaeval Ruins
Nestled in a meander of the Seine and less than an hour’s drive from the busier Rouen, Les Andelys makes for an idyllic day trip in the department of Eure, Normandy.
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