Railway design for people: interview with Julien D'Hoker
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Published on 9/29/24, modified on 10/7/25
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Want to discover Normandie differently…? The region is famed for its chalk cliffs that rise along the Atlantic coast, offering dramatic views and a sense of timelessness. Good news, Normandie is accessible from France by train only, with entry points such as Paris, Le Mans, and Rouen. The network is high‑speed and includes night services, making travel smooth and comfortable. From the Paris TGV station you can hop onto regional lines that glide past the Normandy coast, stopping in historic towns such as Caen, Bayeux, and the medi...
From Paris, board the TGV to Caen, Le Mans, or Rouen in about 2 to 3 hours. The high‑speed line runs every hour, and regional services link smaller towns like Honfleur and Deauville. If you’re coming from the UK, you can arrive in Paris by Eurostar and then transfer to a TGV for a seamless connection to Normandy. For those preferring a more scenic route, the TER network offers routes along the coast, passing through villages that showcase the region’s heritage.
In Normandie, there's something for everyone: the dramatic chalk cliffs of the Sainte‑Marie‑de‑Côte line, the historic market town of Bayeux with its famous tapestry, and the serene Normandy coast where sea meets forest. Wander through the ancient abbey of Mont Saint‑Michel, savor fresh cider and camembert in local villages, and stroll along the sandy beaches that witnessed the D‑Day landings. A contrasting, lively region, ideal for a train itinerary in Normandie, to be discovered through its cities as much as its wide open spaces… and always without flying.
