International students in Southampton must visit Northern France!

A new direct flight from Southampton to Caen, France, has recently launched, with a flight time of just 45 minutes. After checking travel guides and realizing its proximity to Mont-Saint-Michel and Étretat’s cliffs (La Falaise d’Aval), I decided to embark on a spontaneous weekend getaway! Here’s the detailed itinerary: Day 1️⃣ 🕐 Itinerary: Southampton ✈️ Caen 🚗 Transport: Arrive at Caen Airport around 12:30 PM. Options include a taxi (≈€20) or Bus Line 3 to the city center. For the bus, download the Twisto app and show the QR code to the driver. ⛪️ Attractions: Explore Caen’s compact highlights: L'Abbaye-aux-Hommes (Men’s Abbey) Rue Saint-Pierre (main shopping street) St Peter’s Catholic Church Caen Castle Museum of Fine Arts, Caen Musée de Normandie (Normandy Museum) 🎫 Tickets: The art museum and Normandy Museum require separate tickets (≈€8/person). Free entry for students under 26 with ID. Day 2️⃣ 🕓 Itinerary: Caen ➡️ Deauville ➡️ Trouville ➡️ Étretat (La Falaise d’Aval) 🚗 Transport: Rent a car or take Bus 111 from Caen Train Station to Deauville (≈1.5 hours). ⛪️ Attractions: Stroll, eat, and shop in Deauville’s charming town center. Visit the beach and check out luxury boutiques (Hermès, LV, Longchamp, etc.). Explore Trouville, another picturesque seaside town. Étretat’s Cliffs (resembles the White Cliffs of Dover; sadly, we ran out of time to visit). Day 3️⃣ 🕓 Itinerary: Caen ➡️ Mont-Saint-Michel ➡️ Caen Airport ✈️ Southampton 🚗 Transport: Take a train from Caen to Pontorson (≈2 hours), then transfer to a bus. Alternatively, use Blablacar (ride-sharing app) for a faster trip (≈1.5 hours, ≈£10/person). ⛰️ Attractions: Mont-Saint-Michel Take the free shuttle bus to the bridge entrance, then wander and snap photos! 🎫 Tickets: €13 for entry to the abbey. #StudyInUK #UKStudents #FranceTravel #NorthernFrance #Normandy #Caen #MontSaintMichel #AbbeyOfMontSaintMichel