Honfleur & Calvados Tasting Private Day Trip from Caen
About this activity
Highlights
- Walking tour of postcard-perfect Honfleur harbor
- See Sainte-Catherine Church, France’s largest wooden church
- Explore Beuvron-en-Auge—one of France’s prettiest villages
- Visit a family-run Calvados distillery in the Pays d’Auge
- Travel through the scenic Norman countryside in comfort
Full description
Discover Honfleur, Beuvron-en-Auge and Normandy’s apple-growing countryside on a private Normandy day trip from Caen. Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide through rolling landscapes to Honfleur, where the Vieux Bassin, half-timbered houses and Sainte-Catherine Church reveal the harbor town’s historic character. Continue to Beuvron-en-Auge for a leisurely stroll and photographs before visiting a traditional, family-operated Calvados distillery surrounded by orchards. Learn about apple spirit production and enjoy a guided tasting, with tasting fees included.
From Caen Through the Normandy Countryside
Depart from Caen on a private day trip through Normandy’s rolling countryside with an English-speaking driver-guide. The route combines Honfleur’s harbor, the village of Beuvron-en-Auge and a family-operated Calvados distillery, bringing together local architecture, rural scenery and traditional apple spirit production.
Honfleur’s Vieux Bassin and Sainte-Catherine Church
Discover Honfleur through its famed Vieux Bassin, half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Visit Sainte-Catherine Church and explore streets where history, art and local life contribute to the harbor town’s distinctive character. The waterfront and historic buildings offer an introduction to this part of Normandy.
Beuvron-en-Auge’s Village Charm
Continue to Beuvron-en-Auge for a leisurely stroll through a picturesque Normandy village. Take in its setting and enjoy opportunities for photographs, adding a village perspective to the day’s harbor and countryside discoveries.
Calvados Traditions at a Family-Operated Distillery
Complete your exploration at a traditional, family-operated Calvados distillery nestled among orchards. Learn about the production of Normandy’s apple spirit before a guided tasting introduces you to the finished product. Tasting fees are included.
Included / Excluded
- English-speaking local driver-guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned minivan transport
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur
- Visit of Beuvron-en-Auge village
- Calvados distillery visit & tasting - fees included
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Meals, drinks (lunch)
- Gratuities for the driver-guide
Itinerary
Pickup in Caen – Depart for the Normandy Countryside
Meet your English-speaking driver-guide in Caen and begin your private day trip. Travel through rolling Normandy countryside toward the historic harbor town of Honfleur.
Honfleur – The Vieux Bassin and Sainte-Catherine Church
Discover Honfleur’s Vieux Bassin, half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes. Visit Sainte-Catherine Church and explore the town’s distinctive blend of history, art and local life.
Meeting point
Start Location
Caen
Operating hours
- Monday08:30 AM
- Tuesday08:30 AM
- Wednesday08:30 AM
- Thursday08:30 AM
- Friday08:30 AM
- Saturday08:30 AM
Important information
Know before you book
- Pickup and drop-off are provided in Caen or nearby.
- An English-speaking driver-guide accompanies the group.
- The tour includes a guided walking visit of Honfleur.
- Free time is provided for lunch in Honfleur.
- Beuvron-en-Auge is explored at your own pace.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable footwear for cobbled streets and village walks.
- Bring a camera for picturesque village scenes
- Bring clothing suitable for time outdoors in Normandy.
- Plan to arrange and pay for your own lunch in Honfleur.
- Follow your guide’s instructions during the distillery visit.
Food & drinks
- Drinks: Tasting fees in pre-booked winery
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Matt was excellent in all categories nothing could have been better. I would recommend his tour to everyone.
We spent a full day exploring St Emilion with Rodolphe, and it was a highlight of our trip. He's friendly from the moment you meet him, and his knowledge of the region, the wines and the vineyards made every stop interesting. He was also incredibly accommodating, adapting to our pace and preferences so the day never felt rushed or rigid. On top of all that, Rodolphe is genuinely funny. His jokes kept us laughing all day and made the experience even more enjoyable. I'd happily book with Oporus again and would recommend Rodolphe to anyone visiting the area.
Our wine tasting tour was great. Hugo was friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable about wine and also the area. Saint Emilion was such a beautiful village to visit. So enjoyed our day😎
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This tour suits small groups, Normandy food and drink enthusiasts, and travelers interested in historic towns and rural architecture. It is especially rewarding for photography lovers drawn to Honfleur’s harbor, timber-framed streets, and the traditional setting of Beuvron-en-Auge, as well as guests curious about cider, Pommeau, and Calvados production in the Pays d’Auge.