Normandy France

Normandy has an amazing variety of historical and cultural attractions, and is a fascinating region to visit any time of year.

Normandy's role in world history attracts millions of visitors from around the globe; some of the country's most popular attractions are here, such as Mont St Michel, Monet's gardens and extraordinary Bayeux Tapestry.

Normandy is also a region of great beauty, and is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

The Norman coastline stretches more than 370 miles (600km), filled with pretty harbourside villages, sandy beaches, and dramatic seacliffs such as Etretat.

The countryside is lovely and picturesque - think patchwork fields with blackberry hedgerows and apple orchards; quaint villages with 'colombage' timber framed homes.

Enjoy your cheese? Normandy is heaven for the cheese lover! This is where Camembert, Pont L'Eveque, Petit Suisse and Boursin (among others) are made. And have you ever tasted Normandy butter? (After we tried it, there was no turning back!)

Normandy is also a major cider producing region, and ]is famous for calvados, the apple brandy, and a huge variety of apple based treats.

So Normandy offers a huge variety of things to do, no matter what your inclination (or appetite!)

The following pages provide some useful normandy travel information that will help you plan your next vacation - ideas on where to go, what to see, and where to stay.

Highlights include Mont St Michel, Bayeux and the D-Day Beaches. Away from the tourist hotspots, you'll discover unspoilt villages and pristine countryside, such as Barfleur and the Pays d'Auge.

Monet's gardens at Giverny and the lively city of Rouen are popular places to visit. There's lots more to discover in this region though...

We've put together a few suggestions on where to stay in Normandy if you're looking for a hotel; you can also read more about the different types of holiday accommodation in France here.

A map of Normandy with major sites marked, to help with your vacation planning. You can also see a regional map of France here.

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