🇫🇷 Days 2-3: Caen & Mont Saint-Michel

🚌 Day 2: Le Havre → Deauville → Caen We took Bus #111 from Le Havre to Deauville (bought via Atoumod m-ticket, network: Nomad CAR, €3.90 one-way; 8:44-9:56). Pro tip: Manually activate your ticket when boarding! 🏖 【Deauville Beach Half-Day Trip】 1️⃣ François André Garden – Classic French garden vibes 🌿 2️⃣ Les Planches – Iconic seaside boardwalk 🌊 3️⃣ Deauville Beach – Sandy relaxation time ☀️ 🚍 Then, another Bus #111 to Caen (Nomad CAR, €4.90, scenic coastal route!; 14:13-15:29). 🏰 【Medieval Charm of Caen】 Arrived and grabbed a 24-hour Twisto bus pass (€4 via m-ticket). Highlights: 1️⃣ Abbaye aux Dames – Founded by Queen Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror 👑 2️⃣ St. Peter's Catholic Church ⛪ 3️⃣ Abbaye aux Hommes – Built by William the Conqueror himself! 4️⃣ Old St. Stephen's Church – Post-war ruins, hauntingly beautiful 🏚️ 5️⃣ Église Saint-Jean – The Leaning Tower of Caen! 🗼 6️⃣ Caen Castle – 1,000-year-old fortress, climb the walls for epic city views! 🏰 🚌 Day 3: Caen → Mont Saint-Michel → Rennes Took FlixBus to Mont Saint-Michel, then hopped on the free shuttle to the island. ⛰ 【Mont Saint-Michel Exploration】 1️⃣ Causeway Bridge – The iconic approach! 🌉 2️⃣ Mont Saint-Michel Abbey – Mystical hilltop monastery, panoramic bay views ✨ 3️⃣ Cobblestone Streets & Alleyways – Get lost in the medieval charm 🏡 🚌 Afternoon Keolis Armor bus to Rennes (book online in advance! 18:00-19:17). 🌃 【Rennes Night Walk】 Bought a 24-hour metro/bus pass (€4.80) at the station. Night route: 1️⃣ Place Sainte-Anne – Lively nightlife hub 🍻 2️⃣ Parliament of Brittany 🏛️ 3️⃣ Rennes City Hall 4️⃣ Rue du Chapitre – Timber-framed houses, straight out of a fairy tale! 🏘️ 5️⃣ Rennes Cathedral ⛪ 6️⃣ Les Portes Mordelaises – Ancient medieval gate 🏰 #FranceTravel #Caen #MontSaintMichel #Deauville #Rennes #Normandy #Brittany 🌍✨