bears
the name of its most famous spirit. The county covers much of
the coastline of the D Day Landing Beaches and historic towns
such as Caen, Bayeux, Honfleur and resorts of Deauville and
Trouville.
St Pierre Cathedral in Lisieux
The lands around the pilgrimage town of
Lisieux form the famous Auge Valley. From William the
Conqueror, to the Battle of Normandy to medieval festivals,
Calvados offers a wealth of heritage you simply can’t leave
behind.
The River Eure (27)
gives
its name to the county which lies south of the Seine and
between the Auge Valley and the western outskirts of Paris.
Crossed by many other river valleys, the landscapes of the
Eure county are probably the most typical of Normandy with
sleepy villages and timber fronted and thatched cottages
abound. Evreux is the county town, nearby Monet’s gardens in
Giverny and like Château Gaillard or Château du Champ de
Bataille, among many others.
forms
the western coastline of Normandy. From the Landing Beach of
Utah Beach, via the Cherbourg Peninsula to the Bay of Mont St
Michel, the sea has had a major influence on this part of the
region. Mont St Michel is a medieval treasure known the world
over, but the Manche county is also home to several other
historical and natural attractions such as Villedieu les
Poêles, Hambye Abbey and the Cotentin Bessin Wetlands Park.
Coast of Normandy where WW2 D-Day landing took place
lies
in the south of the region and is Normandy in its most natural
state. Green fields, deep river valleys and forests abound,
punctuated by fine manor houses and estates. Some of these are
home to well known stud farms for this is also the land of the
horse. The county town of Alençon is famous for traditional
lace making while Bagnole de l’Orne’s thermal station offers
health, wellness and relaxation in a wonderful natural
setting.
Seine Maritime (76)
fills
the area between the Seine Valley and the Channel Coast.
Dramatic cliff lines, rolling open countryside and the twists
and turns of the River Seine are the main geographic features
while the town of Rouen is the jewel in the crown. Most
landscapes are immortalised by the famous impressionist
artists : Etretat, Fecamp, Dieppe, Rouen Cathedral or Le Havre
are such places of inspiration. Normandy Quality Tourisme
Normandy’s regional Authorities
ensure
the visitor experience is of the highest standards via
the quality charter “Normandy Quality Tourisme”. You will
notice the logo in hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions
around the region and in the following pages. For full details
of establishments in Normandy which have achieved the Quality
Charter visit:
www.normandie-qualite-tourisme.com
Disabled Friendly
This
logo ensures the accommodation, restaurant or
attraction is accessible to disabled visitors. For more
information or a map of sites check
www.tourisme-handicaps.org or email your queries to:
tourisme.handicaps@club-internet.fr
credits
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Normandy
Tourist Board
France Regions Normandy
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