Normandy is home to a beautiful coastline, great food and some of the most famous sights in France!

Normandy Guide

Famed for the D-Day invasions here in 1944, Normandy is the northernmost province of France which is famed for its cider, calvados and apple brandy. With a huge amount of history behind the region, including the Viking landing in the 9th century to D-Day in 1944, Normandy is one the most interesting regions in all of Europe.

Getting around Normandy

Obviously the normal range of travel options are available: car, bus, train. Driving in Normandy is pretty similar to driving in the rest of France, and the chances of you getting hit by a strike on the trains is equally as high as anywhere else.

One thing you might like to know is that there is a coastal footpath that goes around the peninsula from Honfleur right the way along to the Breton coast. Many stretches of this footpath are easily accessible and it makes for a very pleasant walk.

Mussels are a popular dish in Normandy

Things to see in Normandy

The beautiful, Norman countryside is a must-see in this northern region of France just so you can see what inspired many artists such as Théodore Géricault and Jean-Françoise Millet to come and paint their masterpieces in the region. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the region was painted by Claude Monet; the waterlily garden at Giverny.

Obviously, the beaches on which British and American soldiers landed on in 1944 are a must-see. The museum is also incredibly interesting and very popular with visitors. Honfleur is one of Normandy's most beautiful towns, with a 17th century harbour and an incredible wooden church.

The scars of Normandy's war-time past are still visible across the landscape

The beautiful, Norman countryside is a must-see in this northern region of France

Mont St. Michel is the UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed island off the coast of Normandy. The Abbey of St. Michel is situated on the island and is both exciting and interesting. There are some small shops and restaurants on the island, including La Mere Poulard, which is world-famous for its omelette.

Swimming on a Normandy beach

The food is Normandy is also something that cannot be missed. Cattle, cheese and apples are big business here in Normandy as is seafood which is second-to-none. A few delicious, local delicacies in Normandy are moules à la normande (mussels cooked with apples and cream) and teurgoule (spiced rice pudding).