First Time France

Tour hightlights

  • Discover the beautiful regions of Normandy and Brittany
  • A visit to Étretat
  • Explore the impressive Palais Bénédictine and Mont St Michel
  • Enjoy French cuisine

Day 1 - 4: Black Horse Farm Club Campsite to Fécamp

Day 1 – Arrive at Black Horse Farm Club Campsite

Begin your tour at Black Horse Farm Club Campsite and meet your fellow First Timers and Caravan and Motorhome Club tour hosts.

Day 2 – Ferry crossing and arrival at Camping l'Aiguille Creuse (N08)

Head down to Dover for your crossing to Calais, where you can enjoy the ship's facilities. Next, take a leisurely drive through northern France to the Normandy campsite. Once there, you can familiarise yourself with the site and meet the owners at a welcome meeting and dinner. 

Day 3 – Explore Étretat

Today you will discover the nearby town of Étretat famous for its spectacular and unusual shaped white cliffs. Take the vélo-rail into town and explore the pretty streets and the mystical ‘Jardins d’Étretat’ which offers stunnings views across the bay. Spend time at your leisure before returning back to the campsite on the tourist train. 

Day 4 – Discover Fécamp and the Palais Bénédictine

A full-day coach excursion takes you to Fécamp on the Alabaster coast, including a boat trip to view the white cliffs of Étretat. In the afternoon, discover the spectacular architecture of the Palais Bénédictine, home to the world's only Benedictine distillery, where you can explore the palace collection, learn about the liqueur's production, and sample the product.

Day 5- 9: Domaine de la Ville Huchet to St Malo

Day 5  – Travel to Domaine de la Ville Huchet

Today, leave Normandy and set off on your next road-trip to Brittany. Settle into the campsite with a welcome drink in the evening.

Day 6 - Free day

Day 7– Discover Mont St Michel

Enjoy a coach excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont St Michel. You will have time to explore the well-preserved Norman Benedictine Abbey of St Michel and the winding medieval streets.

Day 8 – Final day at leisure and farewell meal

Enjoy your final day of the tour at your leisure. End the week with a farewell meal with your hosts and fellow tourers.

Day 9 – Departure from the campsite

Depart from the campsite and head to St Malo for your ferry back to the UK.

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