Simple seaside breakfast with good coffee and croissants right by the harbour — a pleasant spot to plan the morning and watch fishing boats. Cafés typically open from 8:00am, but check seasonal opening times.
Castle‑museum perched over the port with local maritime, fine art and regional history collections; visit for history and views. Typical opening is around 10:00am–6:00pm, so this fits normal hours; confirm before you go.
Harbour-side bistro serving fresh regional seafood and fish — a reliable place for moules, sole or fish of the day (lunch service typically 12:00–2:30pm).
Short drive/walk to the cliffs and lighthouse for coastal views, geology and vantage points over the English Channel; open access, good late‑afternoon light.
Enjoy a seaside dinner with local specialties like scallops, sole or Normandy apple desserts; dinner typically served from 7:00pm onward. Book ahead in summer.
Quick breakfast and leave by car or take the train to Rouen — typical drive time ~1h15–1h30, trains vary around 1h30. Book trains in advance for best fares.
Visit Rouen's cathedral, admired for its Gothic façade and Monet series — cathedral is normally open daily (early morning to early evening). Great for architecture and photos.
Stroll the medieval streets to the Gros‑Horloge and explore the clock tower area; the Gros‑Horloge museum/tower usually opens around 10:00am and is worth a short visit for city views.
Historic restaurant in Rouen (claims to be the oldest inn in France) offering classic Norman cuisine — lunch typically 12:00–2:00pm; book a table if you want to dine here.
Choose a bistro in the historic centre for Normand dishes (calvados creams, apple desserts); many restaurants serve dinner from 7:30–10:30pm. Reserve popular spots.
Visit the circular cinema and cliff viewpoints to understand the artificial Mulberry harbour and wartime engineering; museum/centre usually open from 9:30am–6:00pm.
Major maritime museum with the Redoutable submarine and Titanic exhibition; open typically 9:30am–7:00pm — allow 2–3 hours to see the exhibitions and the submarine tour.
End the trip with a final Normandy meal — choose a harbour restaurant for fresh seafood or a cosy bistro for regional specialities; dinner service typically from 7:00pm.