Normandy and Brittany on trailers

Знайомство з Парижем.

Сьогодні занурюємось у той самий Париж, який закохує з першого погляду. Починаємо ранок у Люксембурзькому саду, серед зелені, фонтанів і неспішного міського ритму. Беремо каву та свіжу випічку і вирушаємо на прогулянку містом.

На нас чекає великий пішохідний маршрут від Люксембурзького саду до Ейфелевої вежі. Дорогою гуляємо вулицями Парижа, перетинаємо мости через Сену, робимо багато гарних фото та відкриваємо для себе місто крок за кроком.

Ближче до вечора піднімаємось на дах Галереї Лафайєт — одну з найкращих панорамних точок Парижа. Звідси дивимось, як сідає сонце над дахами, місто запалює вогні та вдалині з’являється силует Ейфелевої вежі.

Після насиченого дня повертаємось в наш кемпінг неподалік Парижа, відпочиваємо та ділимось першими враженнями.

Normandy begins!

We wake up, have a delicious breakfast, and head to Rouen. Rouen is a city with the atmosphere of medieval France, narrow streets, and history at every turn. We walk through the old town, admire the magnificent Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral, and feel the unhurried rhythm of French life.

We pass by the great astronomical clock, one of the city's symbols, which adorns the main street and attracts attention with its detail.

We visit the execution site of Joan of Arc and feel the power of this history that still lives in the city. Then we discover the Gothic beauty of the Abbey of Saint-Ouen with its special atmosphere.

Afterward, we head to one of Normandy's most impressive places – Jumièges Abbey. The majestic ruins among the greenery look very atmospheric and convey a sense of the scale and history of this place.

Closer to evening, we drive to the ocean in Étretat. Here, white cliffs, the salty Atlantic wind, and an incredible sunset await us.

Étretat and the Normandy coast.

We have breakfast and set off to explore Étretat. We start with a walk to the beach and an introduction to the legendary white cliffs. We descend to the arches to see them from below, and then climb the cliffs, from where the most famous views of the coast and the L'Aiguille needle open up.

We spend time at the top of the cliffs and, weather permitting, have a delicious and aesthetic picnic overlooking the ocean. This is one of those places where you get truly atmospheric photos! Next, we visit the Étretat Gardens – a landscaped space above the ocean, where green forms and sculptures combine with panoramic views of the coast. This is another location where you'll want to photograph every corner!

In the evening, we head towards Mont Saint-Michel. It was a busy day with the ocean, views, and some of the most beautiful locations on the French coast.

Mont-Saint-Michel.

Today we set off for Mont-Saint-Michel, one of France's most impressive and recognizable sights.

We'll start with a walk around the island and get acquainted with this unique place. We'll drive to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Mont-Saint-Michel, where you can often spot flocks of sheep grazing in the green fields. This spot offers one of the most beautiful angles and makes for incredibly atmospheric photos!

Next, we'll stroll through narrow medieval streets, ascend to the abbey, and explore it both inside and out. From above, panoramic views of the bay unfold, changing with the tides.

In our free time, you can have lunch at one of the authentic establishments (optional), sampling local cuisine, including the famous Mother Poulard omelet or pré-salé lamb.

In the evening, we'll return to the campsite, prepare a barbecue, relax after a busy day, and share our impressions in a cozy, natural atmosphere.

Today we set off for Château du Breuil — one of Normandy's most beautiful Calvados producers, located in an atmospheric castle amidst lush greenery. Here we learn about the production process and taste Calvados, discovering yet another facet of this region.

If time permits, we may visit another location today. Either the city of Bayeux — an atmospheric medieval town with narrow streets and historic architecture, or the town of Giverny, home to Claude Monet's house and gardens.

In Giverny, we stroll through the gardens that inspired the artist's most famous works. In Bayeux, we walk through the historic center and soak in the atmosphere of old Normandy.

In the evening, we return to Paris with the feeling that this journey will stay with us for a long time.

We wake up in cozy Honfleur and set off towards art, castles, and incredible panoramas of the Seine.

Our first quick stop is the town of Vernon. Right next to the medieval bridge, a unique 16th-century half-timbered mill awaits us, miraculously preserved and literally "suspended" on stone supports above the river. This fairytale view once inspired Claude Monet himself, and today we will take our first masterful photos here too.

Just 7 minutes on the road, and we arrive at France's main floral mecca. According to our schedule and without queues, we enter the magical world of Impressionism. The next three hours are pure aesthetic pleasure. We will stroll across the famous Japanese bridge, see the very lily pond that Monet painted for decades, and peek into his cozy pink house with a yellow dining room. The gardens of Giverny in September are an explosion of giant dahlias, asters, and the golden hues of autumn maples.

We arrive at our final campsite closer to the airport. We set up a magnificent table and celebrate the successful completion of our unforgettable RV journey!

We have breakfast, pack our things, and conclude our trip.

We head to the airport and fly home with the feeling that this was a journey that will definitely be remembered for a long time.