Best time to go: The best time to visit Normandy is June to August, although this is the height of the tourist season. May to mid-October also promises pleasant weather and less tourists.
General advice: If possible fly to Dinard Airport or Rennes Bretagne Airport and definitely rent a car! It is fundamental for this trip.
I would recommend to stay at a town called Bayeux instead of near Mont Saint Michel. The Mont Saint Michel area doesn't have many hotel options and the few that you will find are extremely overpriced. The hotels that I would recommend at Bayeux are:
Le Petit Matin
Château Saint Gille
Day 1: Arrival Once you have arrived to Bayeux, which is 1hr 45 min driving from the airport, you can have a wonderful dinner at "La Rapiere”, a very nice restaurant serving Norman dishes. Day 2: Omaha Beach and Honfleur Driving just 20 min from Bayeux you will find Omaha Beach, that was used by Allied forces in the WWII D-Day invasion. Today, you can find the remains of German bunkers on the beach. On the shore, there is the stainless-steel sculpture Les Braves that commemorates American soldiers. Behind the beach is the Musée Mémorial d'Omaha Beach, documenting the invasion and nearby, the Overlord Museum displays WWII tanks, artillery and dioramas. After visiting Omaha Beach, drive for 1hr 25mins to Honfleur, a gorgeous city on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel. You can have lunch at "Huître Brûlée”, which offers a small variety but excellent quality products including oysters! One of the scenes in Normandy that inspired the impressionists is the old port of Honfleur. The view of the harbour from the Quai Saint-Etienne is beautiful, looking across to the tall, narrow slate-clad houses behind the masts of moored sailboats. Suggested dinner at " L’Angle Saint Laurent”, seafood is this place’s forte.
Day 3: Mont Saint Michel Drive for 1hr 30 mins towards Mont Saint Michel as early as you can to avoid the crowds, it is a truly impressive sight. Apart from its good looks, this small granite rock island is much worth a visit for its rich history. Climb up to the eighth-century abbey and its peaceful cloister, then follow the ramparts on your way down.
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