Day trips from Rouen
6 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Rouen, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
50 km01 · Nature spotGivernyMonet's house and gardens, with the famous water-lily pond.
Trains run from Paris to Vernon, then a shuttle bus or a 5 km walk or bike ride.
65 km02 · Hidden townHonfleurA painterly harbour lined with tall, narrow houses in Normandy.
Buses run from Le Havre and Caen. Easiest by car.
70 km03 · Nature spotÉtretatWhite chalk cliffs and natural arches above a pebble beach in Normandy.
There is no train station; drive or take a bus from Le Havre. Parking fills up fast in summer.
90 km04 · Nature spotBay of Somme (Saint-Valery)A vast tidal bay with seals, salt meadows and a little steam railway.
Trains run to Noyelles-sur-Mer, then the steam railway to Saint-Valery in season.
115 km05 · Hidden townChartresA Gothic cathedral famous for its blue stained glass.
Trains from Paris Montparnasse take about an hour.
130 km06 · Hidden townBayeuxHome of the famous tapestry and a base for the D-Day beaches.
Trains from Caen take about 20 minutes. The centre is walkable.Questions
Day trips from Rouen: good to know
What are the best day trips from Rouen?
Our favourite hidden places near Rouen are Giverny (50 km), Honfleur (65 km), Étretat (70 km) and Bay of Somme (90 km). All 6 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Rouen?
All of them are within about 150 km of Rouen in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.