Private Honfleur and Etretat Day Trip from Paris

Honfleur has a harbor that looks like a painting, and Etretat has white cliffs that Monet painted more than once. Both are in Normandy, about an hour apart, so they fit in one day from Paris.

What is included in your trip

A full-day private excursion. About 2.5 hours drive to Honfleur, then about one hour to Etretat, then the drive back to Paris.

Private Mercedes vehicle. Air-conditioned and spacious. Choose a Mercedes Vito (up to 8 guests), a Mercedes V-Class business van (up to 7 guests) or a Mercedes Sprinter (16 to 23 guests). Your group only, no strangers.

English-speaking driver. Professional, punctual and experienced with international travelers. Easy to reach by WhatsApp.

Audio guide. We give you our own audio guide for Honfleur and Etretat. A local guide can be arranged for an extra fee.

Fully private. No strangers. Just your group, from your Paris hotel and back. No minimum group size.

Honfleur and Etretat, hour by hour

About 8:00 AMPickup from your Paris hotel or address. Your driver meets you at the door.
About 10:30 AMArrival in Honfleur. Walk the old harbor and see the wooden church.
About 12:00 PMLunch by the harbor, at your own pace.
About 1:00 PMDrive to Etretat, about one hour.
About 2:00 PMArrival in Etretat. Walk to the cliffs and the natural arch.
About 3:15 PMDeparture from Etretat for Paris.
About 6:00 PMBack at your Paris hotel.

Timings are approximate and may vary with traffic. Tell us if you want more time in one town. Extra hours are available on request.

The wooden bell tower and square in Honfleur — The old wooden quarter of Honfleur.

A cobbled lane lined with old half-timbered houses in Honfleur — A quiet lane in the old town of Honfleur.

The natural arch and white cliffs of Etretat at sunset — The natural arch of Etretat.

White cliffs of Etretat above the sea in the evening light — The white cliffs in the evening light.

Why a private driver is easier

Honfleur and Etretat are about an hour apart by road. Your driver handles the route and the parking. A private vehicle takes you from your hotel door to each stop and back. You choose how long to stay in each place.

Price

From €650 per vehicle, not per person. The price covers the Mercedes, the driver, hotel pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Paris, fuel, tolls and water on board. Child seats are available on request. Lunch is not included. A larger group travels in a Mercedes Sprinter van, quoted on request. If you need more than 10 hours, extra time is €58 per hour for a Vito or V-Class.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Paris to Honfleur and Etretat?

About 200 km to Honfleur, so roughly two and a half hours. Honfleur to Etretat is about one hour. Etretat back to Paris is about two and a half to three hours. The full day lasts about ten hours.

Is this a private tour or shared with others?

It is 100% private. Your vehicle, your driver, your day. The price is per vehicle, not per person.

Is one day enough for both towns?

Yes, if you leave early. It is a long day with about three and a half hours on site in total, lunch included. If you prefer a slower pace, choose one town and we quote it for you.

Where do you pick us up in Paris?

At your Paris hotel or accommodation. Share your address when you book and your driver will be at your door at the agreed time.

Is the driver English-speaking, and is he a guide?

Yes, our drivers speak English at a professional level. They are drivers, not tour guides. We give you our own audio guide for Honfleur and Etretat. A local guide can be arranged for an extra fee.

What should we wear in Etretat?

Comfortable shoes and a windproof layer. The cliff path is steep and the wind is strong, even in summer.

Can we stop for lunch?

Yes. Honfleur has many restaurants around the harbor. Tell us what you like and we suggest a place. Lunch is not included.