Attractions & activities in Normandy
Impressionist highlights in Normandy
Normandy has been described as "the cradle of Impressionism" and it was in Normandy in 1872, that Claude Monet painted his famous "Impression - Sunrise" Find out more
Gastronomy in Normandy
Normandy's extensive coastline provides an abundance of freshly caught seafood, while the lush green countryside is ideal for its numerous apple orchards and grazing for its dairy herds to produce the rich cream that forms a basis for so many regional dishes and cheeses. Find out more
World War II in Normandy
June 6th 1944 saw one of the most heroic and epic seaborne invasions ever, as 130,000 men stormed the Normandy beaches. Discovering this history at first hand can be very powerful and there are plenty of ways to explore the sites. Find out more
Medieval Normandy
Discover Normandy's rich medieval history with names such as William the Conqueror who is remembered for the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Richard the Lionheart a Duke of Normandy and King of England from July 1189 as well as Joan of Arc a national heroine and Catholic saint. Find out more
Family-friendly Normandy
Normandy has a huge variety of zoos, farms, parks and activity centres to keep the kids entertained and the adults happy! Find out more
Parks and Gardens
In Normandy, the water, the light, the colours, the gentle landscapes and the rich heritage all lend themselves perfectly to the gardener's art. Every new garden is a source of wonder. Find out more
