Bayeux vs Honfleur vs Rouen: Choosing Your Normandy Base
After stays in Bayeux, Honfleur and Rouen, I compare how each worked as a base for D-Day history, coast romance, car-free trips and a first Normandy visit.
Kylie Marding is a travel writer drawn to outdoor adventures, coastal escapes, and scenic road trips. She shares practical tips and firsthand inspiration to help travelers make the most of every journey.
After stays in Bayeux, Honfleur and Rouen, I compare how each worked as a base for D-Day history, coast romance, car-free trips and a first Normandy visit.
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