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France Itinerary

Normandy

August 3rd: Departure from the Netherlands to Normandy

Travel time: Approximately 6-8 hours (500-600 km)

August 3rd-11th: Normandy Region

August 3rd-5th: Étretat and Surroundings

Activities: Étretat Cliffs

Distance from Netherlands to Étretat: ~550 km

Parking: Free parking spots available in town; wild camping on the outskirts.

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August 5th-7th: Le Havre/Deauville

Activities:

Le Havre: Visit the modern architecture, UNESCO-listed city center, and the MuMa (Museum of Modern Art André Malraux).

Deauville: Explore the beach, promenade, and luxury hotels.

Distance from Étretat to Le Havre: ~30 km

Distance from Le Havre to Deauville: ~45 km

Parking: Designated parking areas for campervans; wild camping in quieter outskirts or nearby countryside.

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August 7th-9th: Bayeux and Surroundings

Activities: Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy Beaches (Juno Beach)

Distance from Deauville to Bayeux: ~90 km

Parking: Campervan sites; wild camping in the countryside near the beaches.

August 9th-11th: Mont-Saint-Michel

Activities: Explore the abbey and the tidal island

Distance from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel: ~120 km

Parking: Designated parking areas for campervans.

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Champagne Region

August 11th-18th: Champagne Region

August 11th-13th: Reims

Activities: Reims Cathedral, Lesser-Known Champagne Houses

Lesser-Known Champagne Houses:

Champagne Deutz: 16 Rue Jeanson, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France

Champagne Charles Heidsieck: 12 Allée du Vignoble, 51100 Reims, France

Champagne Henriot: 81 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France

Distance from Mont-Saint-Michel to Reims: ~350 km

Parking: Designated campervan sites; wild camping near Montagne de Reims Regional Park.

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August 13th-15th: Épernay

Activities: Avenue de Champagne, Lesser-Known Champagne Houses

Lesser-Known Champagne Houses:

Champagne Leclerc Briant: 25 Rue de la Chaude Ruelle, 51200 Épernay, France

Champagne Goutorbe: 9 Place du Général de Gaulle, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France

Distance from Reims to Épernay: ~30 km

Parking: Ample parking in town; wild camping in surrounding vineyards.

August 15th-18th: Côte des Bar (Southern Champagne)

Activities: Essoyes, Lesser-Known Champagne Houses

Lesser-Known Champagne Houses:

Champagne Drappier: Rue des Vignes, 10200 Urville, France

Champagne Devaux: 1 Rue des Vignettes, 10110 Bar-sur-Seine, France

Distance from Épernay to Essoyes: ~130 km

Parking: Parking in villages; wild camping along the Seine River.

St. Jean Cap-Ferrat

August 18th-22nd: Journey to St. Jean Cap-Ferrat

August 18th: Departure from Côte des Bar to Dijon

Distance: ~220 km (Approximately 3 hours)

Activities: Explore the historic city center, visit the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, and enjoy local cuisine.

Overnight Camping: Camping du Lac Kir, located near the lake and within a short distance to the city center.

Address: 24 Rue François Mitterrand, 21000 Dijon, France

August 19th: Dijon to Beaune

Distance: ~50 km (Approximately 1 hour)

Activities: Visit the Hospices de Beaune, explore the local wineries, and stroll through the charming streets.

Overnight Camping: Camping Les Cent Vignes, conveniently located near the town center.

Address: 10 Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France

August 20th: Beaune to Lyon

Distance: ~150 km (Approximately 2 hours)

Activities: Discover the old town (Vieux Lyon), visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and enjoy the vibrant food scene.

Overnight Camping: Camping Indigo Lyon, situated on the banks of the Rhône River with easy access to the city.

Address: 4 Rue Jean-Marie Vianney, 69500 Sathonay-Camp, France

August 21st: Lyon to Valence

Distance: ~100 km (Approximately 1.5 hours)

Activities: Explore the historic center, visit the Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral, and relax in the Parc Jouvet.

Overnight Camping: Camping Le Soleil Fruité, a peaceful campsite in the countryside.

Address: 600 Route de la Riviera, 26300 Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, France

August 22nd: Valence to St. Jean Cap-Ferrat

Distance: ~270 km (Approximately 4 hours)

Activities: Enjoy the scenic drive along the French Riviera, explore the coastal trails, and relax on the serene beaches.

Final Destination: Arrive at St. Jean Cap-Ferrat.

Overnight Camping: Camping Les Cent Chênes, a charming campsite near the coast.

Address: 1501 Route de Cagnes, 06800 Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France

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Summary of Distances and Stops:

Netherlands to Étretat: ~550 km

Étretat to Le Havre: ~30 km

Le Havre to Deauville: ~45 km

Deauville to Bayeux: ~90 km

Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel: ~120 km

Mont-Saint-Michel to Reims: ~350 km

Reims to Épernay: ~30 km

Épernay to Essoyes: ~130 km

Essoyes to Dijon: ~220 km

Dijon to Beaune: ~50 km

Beaune to Lyon: ~150 km

Lyon to Valence: ~100 km

Valence to St. Jean Cap-Ferrat: ~270 km

Dates

3 Augustus leave for Normandy

10-11 August leave for Reims

17-18 August leave for St. Jean Cap-Ferrat

Work remote + travel

Arrive at St. Jean Cap-Ferrat

22 August arrive at St. Jean Cap-Ferrat

31 August Lisa flight back + Pepijn to Switzerland

Specifics

Vrij vragen

5-9 August (5 dagen)

12-16 August (5 dagen)

26-30 August (vrij vragen?)

Remote

19-23 August remote work

Flight back

30 of 31 August

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