First Time Normandy

Day 1 – Arrive at Bearsted Club Campsite

Begin your tour at Bearstead Club Campsite and meet your fellow first timers and tour hosts.

Day 2 – Driving course at the Kent Event Centre

Meet up with your tour hosts and Caravan and Motorhome Club instructors at the Kent Event Centre, where you will have a specially organised driving course to prepare you for taking your outfit abroad. There will also be a presentation about driving in France given by Caravan and Motorhome Club staff. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Day 3 – Ferry crossing and arrival at Camping l'Aiguille Creuse (N08)

Head down to Dover and take your P&O Ferries crossing to Calais. There are many facilities on the ship to enjoy during the crossing. Take a leisurely drive through the northern France countryside to Normandy and arrive at the campsite. Once on site there will be the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the campsite and to meet the owners at a welcome meeting and dinner.

Day 4 – Free day to enjoy at your leisure

Ease into your Normandy holiday with a free day to relax at the campsite.

Day 5 – 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 to the famous cliffs. Spend time at your leisure wandering around the shops before returning back to the campsite on the tourist train.

Day 6 – Discover Fécamp and the Palais Bénédictine

This full day coach excursion will take you to the Alabaster coast to discover the fishing port of Fécamp. Take the opportunity to view the white cliffs of Étretat from another perspective as you head along the coast on a boat trip. In the afternoon, discover the spectacular architecture of the ‘Palais Bénédictine’ - home to the only Benedictine distillery in the world! Marvel at the palace’s collection before learning more about the production of Benedictine liqueur and the chance to sample some of this unique product.

Day 7 – Free day to enjoy at your leisure

Enjoy a day at your own pace. You could head a little further afield to the historical town and picturesque fishing port of Honfleur. The town is located on the estuary of the River Seine and its old harbour has been a subject of inspiration for a number of artists including Monet.

Day 8 – Visit Le Havre

Head south of the campsite to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Le Havre. This port city combines modern architecture with beautiful scenery and a bustling social scene. Spend your time exploring the variety that Le Havre has to offer from the beautiful Hanging Gardens to the New York inspired St Joseph’s church.

Day 9 – Final day at leisure and farewell meal

Enjoy your final day of the tour at your leisure. In the evening there will be a farewell meal at the campsite.

Day 10 – Depart the campsite

Depart the campsite and head back to Calais for your ferry back to the UK.