re: Train from Paris to Bayeux

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Normandy is doable as a day trip from Paris but just barely. It would really be an ordeal to get there that morning by train and private drivers from Paris are very expensive and take you on an abbreviated tour because of time constraints.

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Don't really see a "day trip" as very doable, even by car, unless that's all you have.

Touring Normandy after our Seine River cruise for a week was magical. One of the best trips we ever took.

As noted, we based in Bayeux. Stayed in the Le Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg. Nice accommodations. Reasonably priced. Centrally located. Great town with lots of restaurants, shopping, wine stores etc. Very nice cathedral.

Day trips to Pointe du Hoc, the museums at Sainte-Mère-Eglise and Caen. The bunkers at Longues-sur-Mer were truly amazing to see.

German Batteries

5 Must See Sites In Normandy

Normandy Bunkers

Drove 2 1/2 hours to Mont Saint Michel, a true bucket list location. On the way back, went to the gorgeous seaside town of Honfleur.

A week minimum is truly needed to see this amazing part of France in my book.

Selected Photos: France November 2022.