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 Parc du Château de Nacqueville and the best Gardens in NormandyLe Mont St-MichelTour of the recommended D Day sitesBayeux TapestryFavourite beach at DeauvilleFavourite beach at TrouvilleGiverny and the best towns in NormandyHonfleur and the best towns in NormandyCalvados tasting at the Coeur de Lion Estate near Pont l'Evêque.Famous Normandy cheese villagesJumièges AbbeyChâteau de CrevecoeurJardin du Château d’Harcourt and the best Gardens in NormandyParc et Jardins du Château de Vendevre and the best Gardens in NormandyJardins du Pays d’Auge and the best Gardens in NormandyLittle SwitzerlandCité de la Mer in CherbourgLa Musée du Chemin de FerLe Souterroscope des ArdoisièresViaduc de la SouleuvreVieux-la-RomaineZoo de ChamprépusCalvados tasting at the Château de BreuilCrème frâiche factory at Isigny Ste MèreArromanches 360 MemorialCaen MemorialNaturospace and the best châteaux and gardens in NormandyVilledieu-les-Poêles and its copper&brass foundriesChatêau de VendeuvreFestyland theme park at CaenEnchanted village at BellefontaineAdventure park at Le Val des CimesInformation on EtretatCycling in NormandyCycling in NormandyVélo rail cycling at EtretatMap of NormandyNormandy, a strip of northern France between Brittany and the Pays du Nord, offers picturesque scenery, splendid beaches and quaint villages with a distinctive architecture.  Easily accessible from the channel ports, Normandy is the perfect destination for short stays in France although there is good reason to come here for a longer holiday, especially if you prefer a short drive to your destination!

Normandy is steeped in history, a lot of which is a consequence of the Second World War (see panel below left).

The region is beautiful inland and has some dramatic coastline.  We bring you a wealth of information on the area including our favourite towns, attractions, beaches, local markets and regional cheese, cider and spirits, as well as our favourite restaurants.

Best Normandy Attractions

Favourite Normandy Restaurants

Normandy Gardens & Châteaux

 Normandy D Day Sites

 

Remembering the Second World War

One of the lasting memories you will get from Normandy is a rather sobering one – there are reminders of the 2nd World War everywhere – in the immense American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the D day landing sites on the coast north of Bayeux, in Arromanches, Avranches, Cherbourg, Ouistreham….  See our special section here.

Temperature ProfileWeather Normandy's weather is influenced by the Atlantic, resulting in pleasant and mild summers.  In fact the whole climate is very similar to that of Southern England.    For an up to date forecast, select here.

 

Travelling to Paris from Normandy by train  A recent holiday in Normandy gave our family the opportunity to travel by train to Paris for the day. This alleviated any need to take the car into central Paris where parking (and traffic) is difficult. All planning was effortlessly done prior to leaving the UK, thanks to the excellent SNCF website that enables you to book journeys on-line and even have your tickets sent to you in the UK. We found that ticket prices are remarkably reasonable for travelling within France with great bargains to be had  - even using the TGV.