Sunday 2 August 2026, a very early start for sunrise over Amiens, then on to Normandy. Destination: Rouen, in Seine-Maritime.
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Sunrise over Amiens Rouen, Place du Vieux-Marché La Couronne, France’s oldest inn The port of Dieppe Sunrise over Amiens Before leaving, the sky lights up over Amiens. A gentle start before the drive.
Rouen, Place du Vieux-Marché Welcome to Normandy! First stop in Rouen, at Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. Today the square mixes half-timbered houses, terraces and the modern Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc church.
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La Couronne, France’s oldest inn On the square, La Couronne claims the title of France’s oldest inn, with a history going back to the 14th century. A half-timbered façade you can’t miss.
The port of Dieppe The day ends by the sea, at the port of Dieppe, an hour from Rouen. Fishing boats, quays and that Normandy light.
This trip, day by day August 1, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Valmy, Châlons and Amiens - France’s largest cathedral August 2, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Amiens, Rouen and Dieppe - Welcome to Normandy August 3, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Honfleur and the Pont de Normandie August 4, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Rouen - A rainbow over the cathedral and a smash burger August 5, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Cabourg, Deauville and Trouville - The Côte Fleurie August 6, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Rouen - Cathedral, Gros Horloge and the Côte Sainte-Catherine view August 7, 2026 - 🇫🇷 Rouen and Épernay - Street art, Napoleon’s statue and champagne 
