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Normandy Attractions  For family holidays Normandy is an excellent choice with attractions to keep everyone happy, from outdoor activity centres to zoos, museums, a small theme park and miles of sandy beaches. For those interested in history the region is full of museums dedicated to Roman History, the Norman Conquest and the Second World War - especially D Day.  And in the heart of Normandy you will find wonderful rolling countryside, gardens and châteaux. Worthy of a trip are Le Mont St-Michel just over the departmental border in Brittany, the Palace de Versailles west of Paris and even Paris itself.

Not accessibleLe Val des Cîmes

Location: A13 exit at Pont l’Evêque follow signs for Honfleur/St Gatien via the D579, then take the D17 to Saint Gatien-des-Bois.
General Information: Open from 01/04/07- 30/09/07.  Entry charges are variable depending on how many activities you want to / are able to do.  The highest charge is €35 for an adult, up to 12 years the charge is between €5 and €18 for a more limited choice of activities. 
Website. Tel: 06 30 91 37 96 for more information.
Description: A specialized course where you can test your nerves and move from tree to tree in complete safety on giant swings, rope nets, high wires and swing bridges etc… as well as flying between trees on ropes. The 5 different circuits are suitable for everyone over the age of 5 and   are graded to allow for different abilities. The various prices reflect the number of circuits you can do. Participants are shown how to use the equipment by fully qualified staff.
Our recommendations: Phone ahead to check opening times and make sure you get there early to get the most from your day.  Allow at least 2 hours for your visit.
For the children: Although the attraction advertises that it accepts children as young as 3 years old, the range of activities for them will be quite limited and they will need looking after as well...

Our favourite attractions in Normandy:

   - Bayeux Tapestry
   - Cité de la Mer
   - Festyland
   - Le Mont St-Michel
   - Le Val des Cîmes
   - Little Switzerland
   - Musée du Chemin de Fer
   - Souterroscope des Ardoisières
   - Viaduc de la Souleuvre
   - Vieux-la-Romaine
   - Village Enchanté
   - Zoo de Champrépus
External websites offering information on Normandy:

    
- Normandy Tourist Board site
     - Discover Normandy
     - Normandy France.Net
     - Château de Versailles - well worth a day trip!
Chosen by our children:

     - Top Attractions in Normandy
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