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Group Tour Operator for festive holidays to Rouen & Honfleur in Normandy, France

Christmas Markets of Normandy – NEW FESTIVE TOUR

  • Rouen Christmas Market ©Rouen Tourisme

    Rouen Christmas Market
  • Rouen Christmas Market ©Rouen Tourisme ©Rouen Tourisme

    Rouen Christmas Market ©Rouen Tourisme
  • Rouen Christmas Market ©Rouen Tourisme

    Rouen Christmas Marke
  • Rouen Christmas Market ©Rouen Tourisme

    Rouen Christmas Market
  • Rouen Christmas Market ©Rouen Tourisme

    Rouen Christmas Market
  • Rouen Cathedral ©Rouen Tourisme

    Rouen Cathedral
  • Rouen ©Rouen Normandie Tourisme & Congras

    French River Cruising
  • Honfleur

    Cruising the Seine Honfleur
4 days
Price from £299 - minimum 25 passengers

Select your own tailor-made itinerary

Normandy a region full of contrasts brimming with history, culture, stunning natural scenery, remembrance sites and great food and drink, Normandy truly has it all with over 350 miles of coastline, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the tallest cathedral in France. It’s wonderful cities transform into a festive wonderland in the lead up to Christmas.

Rouen’s Christmas Market takes place on the square in front of the cathedral. Festive chalets line the square selling local crafts, decorations, and delicious Normandy delicacies. There are carousels, live music, and seasonal performances and don’t miss the evening light show on the cathedral and take a stroll through “Rouen Givrée,” the city’s winter festival with ice-skating and events throughout the centre.


Dates

On request 2026 and 2027


Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Depart the UK

Drive to Dover and travel to the ferry port for your short sea crossing to France and continue to your hotel for three nights.

Day 2

Rouen ‘Capital of Normandy’

Rouen, known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ including its flamboyant Gothic Cathedral, the tallest in France.  See the famous 14th century clock ‘Gros Horloge’ and stroll along the narrow winding streets of the old town.

Rouen’s Christmas Market takes place on the square in front of the cathedral. Festive chalets line the square selling local crafts, decorations, and delicious Normandy delicacies. There are carousels, live music, and seasonal performances and don’t miss the evening light show on the cathedral and take a stroll through “Rouen Givrée,” the city’s winter festival with ice-skating and events throughout the centre.

(Please note that the city of Rouen offers free use of local public transport on Saturdays and there are also many museums that offer free entry)

Day 3

Honfleur

We travel to the picturesque port of Honfleur. The Christmas Market is located around the historic Vieux Bassin and Town Hall Square features local artisans, festive lights and culinary local festive delights. It offers an intimate atmosphere with charming wooden chalets, a small carousel, aromas of hot chocolate and cinnamon with daily activities for a quintessentially Norman festive experience.

 

Day 4

Return to the UK

Drive to the ferry port for the short sea crossing to the UK and home.

 

 


Suggested hotels Inspected by Greatdays staff in 2024

4* Novotel Rouen Sud

Hotel in a quiet area on the outskirts of Rouen. 25 minutes’ drive from the centre of Rouen and space for coach parking on site. Woodlands surrounding the hotel for evening/ morning walks.


 Departure date Twin/Double per person Single Supplement
November & December 2026 Price from £299.00 per person Single supplement from £139.00 per person

Christmas Market dates:

Rouen Christmas Market – Approximately 20 November – 27 December 2026

Honfleur Christmas Market – Approximately 28 November – 27 December 2026

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