Normandy France

Normandy is well known for its historical and cultural heritage. The magnificent island of Mont-St-Michel and Bayeux Tapestry are some of the most popular attractions in France; Normandy's role in world history draws millions of visitors from around the world year after year.

But Normandy is also a place of rural tranquillity, a lush region of farmland, cider orchards and quaint, old-timbered villages.

This is this Normandy we love!

And let's not forget the Norman coastline which stretches more than 370 miles (600km), filled with pretty harbourside villages and sandy beaches.

Do you love 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, an apple brandy, and lots of apple based treats (like tarte tatin, or apple pie).

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 to one of the most fascinating places to visit in France - 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, like 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; a map of Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy, plus more detailed interactive maps. You can also see a regional map of France here.

Information and resources to learn more about the Battle of Normandy, including a D-day invasion map.