Erasmus Weekend in Normandy & Brittany
Mont Saint-Michel – Saint-Malo – Étretat

Departure date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Return date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Departure time: 06:00
Return time: 22:00
Meeting point: Kasteellaan 433a, 9000 Gent, Belgique
Accommodation: 2-star hotel in the city center of Saint-Malo

Price : 125€

 

✅ Included

❌ Not included

 

Program

 

Day 1 – Saturday

Departure early morning from Gent to Normandy. After a few hours on the bus and the chance to meet new people, arrival at the world-famous Mont Saint-Michel. You will have the afternoon to explore this unique site, climb up to the abbey, and wander through its medieval streets.
In the evening, we head to Saint-Malo. After checking into the hotel, discover the corsair city under the golden light of the sunset by the beach. Dinner together in a traditional crêperie with Breton cider… and maybe end the night in a club.

 

Day 2 – Sunday

Early wake-up to admire the sunrise from the ramparts or near the Grand Bé island (depending on the tides). After breakfast, guided walking tour of the historic center of Saint-Malo. Then departure to Étretat for the afternoon, where you can admire the cliffs, swim, or visit the famous gardens. Climb to the top for breathtaking views, take pictures, or simply relax facing the ocean. Return by bus to Gent in the evening.

 

Itinerary

 

Destination Highlights

 

Mont Saint-Michel
One of the most visited sites in France, Mont Saint-Michel is a natural and architectural wonder. Its perched abbey, narrow streets, fortified walls, and panoramic views make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Did you know? The tides here are among the strongest in Europe, and the island can be completely surrounded by water in just a few hours.

 

Saint-Malo
Known as the city of corsairs, Saint-Malo is a gem of Brittany. From its ramparts to its beaches, forts, and tidal islands, every corner tells a story. It is also one of the best spots to watch the sunset (or sunrise).
Did you know? The French writer Chateaubriand is buried on Grand Bé island, accessible on foot at low tide.

 

Étretat
Famous for its white chalk cliffs, Étretat is a magical coastal spot. You can walk along the top, explore natural arches, or venture to the “Eye of the Needle” viewpoint for postcard-like scenery.
Did you know? Maurice Leblanc, the creator of Arsène Lupin, lived here. His house can still be visited near the cliffs.