# Normandy and Brittany coast

> 4-day road trip of about 522 km (324 mi) with 6 stops, from Falaises d'Étretat to Brest. About 7 h 12 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/normandy-brittany/

**At a glance:** 4-day road trip of about 522 km (324 mi) with 6 stops, from Falaises d'Étretat to Brest. About 7 h 12 min of driving in total. Chalk arches, a tidal abbey and granite ports, with aires in most towns.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 522 km (324 mi) |
| Driving | 7 h 12 min |
| Suggested days | 4 |
| Stops | 6 |
| Route | Falaises d'Étretat → Brest |
| Countries | France |
| Updated | May 31, 2026 |

## Route description

The route starts in Étretat, where chalk cliffs with natural arches and a needle rise from the sea; clifftop paths start from the town. The municipal motorhome stopover makes it easy to walk out at sunset or early in the morning.

Cross the Seine estuary on the Pont de Normandie, a toll bridge, to Honfleur, whose old harbour is lined with tall slate-fronted houses. The road then heads west across Normandy to Mont-Saint-Michel, a tidal island crowned by an abbey. Park on the mainland and take the free shuttle across the causeway, and check the tide times if you want to see the bay flooded.

A seaside campsite near Pontorson is a practical base for an early visit before the crowds. Across the bay, Saint-Malo is a walled port whose ramparts you can walk right around, with beaches below.

The last leg crosses Brittany on the toll-free N12 dual carriageway to Brest, at the western end of France. Most towns in the region have aires for motorhomes, but some seaside car parks have height barriers, so look for the signed motorhome areas.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Falaises d'Étretat** (Étretat, France): Chalk cliffs with natural arches and a needle rising from the sea. Clifftop paths start from the town.
2. **Honfleur** (France)
3. **Mont-Saint-Michel** (Pontorson, France): A tidal island crowned by an abbey. Park on the mainland and take the free shuttle across the causeway.
4. **Seaside campsite, Pontorson** (Pontorson, France)
5. **Saint-Malo** (France)
6. **Brest** (France)

## FAQs

**How long is Normandy and Brittany coast?**
4-day road trip of about 522 km (324 mi) with 6 stops, from Falaises d'Étretat to Brest. About 7 h 12 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Normandy and Brittany coast?**
We suggest 4 days: about 7 h 12 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Normandy and Brittany coast start and end?**
It starts in Falaises d'Étretat and ends in Brest.

**Which countries does Normandy and Brittany coast pass through?**
France.