Deserted beaches, typical villages and bucolic landscapes: Normandy is the ideal destination to relax. Between land and sea, discover in pictures the jewels of this region adored by the French.
The cliffs of Étretat
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It is one of the essential sites of the region. A landscaped path gives access to a splendid point of view.
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It is also possible to admire the cliffs of Etretat while strolling on the vast pebble beach.
The Mont Saint Michel
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This island surrounded by a bay that bears his name is famous around the world.
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Tourists flock to visit his abbey and observe the phenomenon of high tides rising.
Honfleur
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You will be charmed by the typical architecture of this small Norman town, considered as the city of painters and the cradle of Impressionism.
The Andelys
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Located inland, between Paris and Rouen, Andelys the municipality runs along the Seine and offers a breathtaking panorama.
Norman architecture
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These so-called cottages, famous for their atypical roofs, will plunge you into a fairy tale.
The Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny
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Discover the home of the painter Claude Monet and its colorful gardens.
Normandy beaches
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Very popular in summer, the beaches of Normandy remain spaces of tranquility. There is little chance of trampling your towel!
Deauville
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The walk on the famous wooden boards is a must in the region!
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Chic and bourgeois, downtown deauvillais delight lovers of luxury shopping.
Old Vernon Mill
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For those who prefer to be quiet, go to the Old Mill Vernon to discover an old mill became a half-timbered house, suspended on a bridge over the Seine.
The National Pin Stud
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This is one of the emblematic places of Normandy: open to the public, you can visit the stables, saddlery and discover the cavalry made up of horses of different races.
The Notre-Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
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This huge cathedral is a jewel of Norman heritage. The mix of Gothic and Romanesque makes the building unusual.
Rouen
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The medieval city center of Rouen will delight history buffs.
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Between the Place du Vieux Marché and the rue Saint-Romain, you can stroll through the small pedestrian and paved streets.
Jumièges Abbey
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Discover the majestic ruins of one of the "oldest and most important Benedictine monasteries in Normandy", according to
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The romantic remains of the former Jumièges abbey were nicknamed by Victor Hugo "the most beautiful ruin of France".
Trouville-sur-Mer
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Less famous than its neighbor, Deauville, Trouville-sur-Mer is famous for its fish market and its quality fishmongers.
The Basilica of St. Therese of Lisieux
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The basilica is the most important building in the city, considered after Lourdes as the second pilgrimage town in France.
The landing beaches
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Famous all over the world, these beaches full of history are a must. It is on this area of the Normandy coastline that the D-Day Landing Museum is located.
Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery
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Not far from the D-Day Landing Museum is the American Cemetery, which has more than 9,000 graves of fallen soldiers.
The Normandy Bridge
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This bridge connects Le Havre to Honfleur and is over 2 kilometers long!
The Normandy hinterland
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The Normandy countryside is a veritable haven of greenery that offers a total change of scenery.
The cultivation of the apple
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Many farms offer tours of their farm and cellars in Calvados, to uncover the secrets of cider production.
Camembert
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It is impossible to visit Normandy without tasting its cheese specialties, such as Camembert, Pont l'Évêque and Neufchâtel.
The scallop
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Every year, in the autumn, the region organizes scallop festivals in several towns such as Villers-sur-Mer and Port-en-Bessin-Huppain.