The modern region of Normandy was created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014 by the merger of Lower Normandy, and Upper Normandy. The new region took effect on 1 January 2016, …

Explore, sample and savour Normandy in your own way. How to get to and travel around Normandy? Welcome to the official Normandy Tourism website, packed with ideas for things to see and do, …

Dec 4, 2025 · Normandy, historic and cultural region of France encompassing the northern departments of Manche, Calvados, Orne, Eure, and Seine-Maritime and coextensive with the former province of …

Aug 2, 2025 · From visiting the iconic abbey at Mont St-Michel to sampling local food and drink along the stunning coastline, here are the best things to do in Normandy.

The location of the site where a group of American soldiers undertook the nearly impossible task of climbing massive cliffs with little equipment during the American invasion of Normandy in 1944.

Dec 5, 2025 · Normandy, in France's north along the coast of the English Channel, is the closest coastline to Paris, giving it the nickname of the "21st arrondissement." The location is prime for a …

Normandy is the land of the Normans, whose Norse ancestors arrived in 820 and conducted several raids in their longboats up the River Seine, terrorising and extorting the Franks out of much of their …

Norman rule Statue of Rollo, founder of the fiefdom of Normandy, standing in Falaise, Calvados, birthplace of his descendant William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy who became King of …

Normandy is a leading destination for both French and international travellers, with iconic sites such as Mont Saint-Michel, the D-Day Beaches, the cliffs of Etretat and Monet’s Gardens of Giverny …

Normandy boasts a rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage. Places of remembrance, historical monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites can be discovered in every corner of the region. …