# Normandy

> Normandy combines cliffs, Mont-Saint-Michel and the 1944 landing beaches. According to a travel portal the Mont has a motorhome car park, but it is not an ove

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Normandy combines cliffs, Mont-Saint-Michel and the 1944 landing beaches. According to a travel portal the Mont has a motorhome car park, but it is not an overnight site.

- **Region:** North-west France
- **Nearest town:** Rouen (regional capital)
- **UNESCO:** Mont-Saint-Michel
- **Best season:** Spring to autumn

## Before you go

- At Mont-Saint-Michel, motorhomes use car park P8, according to a travel portal. Parking overnight is reportedly allowed, but it may not serve as accommodation. Check the rules beforehand.
- According to the travel portal, P8 has neither water nor electricity. Campsites and motorhome sites nearby are available for overnight stays.
- Camping on beaches, public roads and in nature reserves is not allowed in France. Local bans can add to this.

## Planning

Normandy has five departments: Calvados, Eure, Manche, Orne and Seine-Maritime. Rouen is the regional capital, and Caen, Le Havre and Cherbourg are other main cities. The region is known for coastal cliffs such as those at Étretat, the Mont-Saint-Michel as a UNESCO site and the landings of 6 June 1944. Distances between these sites are long enough that a base near the coast with day trips can save daily driving.

## Camping

At Mont-Saint-Michel, motorhomes use a car park of their own, P8, the one furthest from the entrance, according to a travel portal. Parking overnight is reportedly allowed there, but it may not serve as accommodation, and there is neither water nor electricity. A campsite and several motorhome sites lie nearby. Elsewhere France bans camping on beaches, on public roads and in nature reserves, and local bans may apply. Check the rules with the tourist office beforehand.

## Getting around

From the camper car park at the Mont-Saint-Michel, the shuttle called Le Passeur takes visitors to the Mont, as for other vehicles. The shuttle runs on seasonal schedules, so check the current timetable with the site operator. Rules for parking, shuttles and tides change, so use the official information before the visit.

## FAQs

**Can I sleep in my motorhome at the Mont-Saint-Michel?**
According to a travel portal, parking overnight at the motorhome car park P8 is allowed, but it may not serve as accommodation. Campsites and motorhome sites nearby are meant for overnight stays. Check current rules with the tourist office.

**Are there water and electricity at P8?**
No, according to the travel portal. The car park is for parking only. Fill up with fresh water and empty waste tanks before or after the visit, ideally at a campsite or motorhome service area.

**What are the main sights of Normandy?**
Coastal cliffs such as Étretat, the Mont-Saint-Michel, the Seine valley and the beaches of the 6 June 1944 landings. Rouen, Caen, Le Havre and Cherbourg are the larger cities.

## Places to see

- [Pegasus Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b2-pegasus-bridge/)
- [Arromanches Mulberry harbour](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b2-arromanches-mulberry/)
- [Normandy American Cemetery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b2-normandy-american-cemetery/)
- [Pointe du Hoc](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b2-pointe-du-hoc/)
- [Saint Joseph’s Church, Le Havre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-le-havre-saint-joseph/)
- [Pont de Normandie](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-pont-de-normandie/)
- [Utah Beach Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b2-utah-beach/)
- [Falaises d'Étretat](https://camping-spirit.com/places/etretat/)