Normandy Tourist Guide & Visitor Information
Head for the lively Normandy coast or seek peace and tranquility in the countryside. A colourful history stretching back centuries; cathedrals and castles are living reminders of Normandy’s noble past. Key to the allied invasion in WW2, the D-Day Landing beaches still echo to the sound of fallen heroes. An inspiration to artists, a gourmet’s delight, chic and rustic, ancient & modern.
Normandy Highlights
- Abbaye du Mont Saint Michel - one of the most famous medieval constructions in France
- Batterie d'Azeville - a German coastal battery that was part of the Atlantic Wall. with numerous tunnels, casemates and buildings to explore
- Rouen Cathedral - a magnificent Gothic cathedral covered in ornate carvings and with marvellous stained glass windows
- Fort du Roule - overlooking the port of Cherbourg, this historic fort houses a museum of War and Liberation
- Bayeux Tapestry - made during the 11th century, recounts William the Conqueror conquering England
- Caen's Abbeys - explore the two splendid abbeys, the Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dammes, both are wonderful
Plan your visit to Normandy
- Normandy Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Normandy
- Normandy Attractions - browse a list of attractions in Normandy
- Normandy Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
Hotels in other popular destinations
Northern France
Champagne - Nord-Pas-de-Calais - Picardy
Calvados - Eure- Manche - Orne - Seine-Maritime
Boulogne - Calais - Epernay - Le Touquet - Lille - Reims
