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Northern France Travel Guide: 2 Week Roadtrip to Normandy, Brittany & Loire Valley

January 17, 2018 by Dana Zeliff 2 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link & I may have been compensated for my time writing this article.

Arriving in Paris, we picked up our rental car and hit the road to explore Northern France on a two week roadtrip. While the temperature and weather didn’t always cooperate in late October, autumn is a lovely time to drive through France.  The changing leaves and crisp air were a welcome change to the beaches of the South of France.

I’ve included our stops as well as some restaurant and accommodation recommendations. I’ve also mentioned how I would change the itinerary and offer suggestions for alternatives to suit other travel styles. So keep reading for an extensive 2 week Northern France travel guide.

Northern France Travel Guide

Monet’s Garden
Les Andelys
Château Gaillard

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Filed Under: France, Europe Travel with Kids, Destinations Tagged With: Normandy France, Loire Valley France, Brittany France

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Hi, I’m Dana. I believe planning a great trip doesn't mean spending endless evenings scrolling through travel forums and getting overwhelmed by all the logistics.

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