Normandy Travel Guide
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The maritime Garden of Eden called Normandy sprawls across France's northwestern corner in a shape roughly resembling a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. Due to its geographic position, this region is blessed with a stunning natural beauty that once inspired Maupassant and Monet. Little wonder today's sightseers pack into colorful Rouen, seaside Honfleur, and magnificent Mont-St-Michel.
Normandy Hotels
Accommodations to suit every taste can be found throughout Normandy, from basic bed-and-breakfasts to the most luxurious hotel. Even in the resorts of Deauville...read more
Normandy Restaurants
Find the best Normandy restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Normandy
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Normandy
- Book in Caen: Save at the Inter- Otelinn in Aug Fr $144+/Nt Expedia
- 3-Star Kyriad le Havre Centre Fr $95+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $8/night less
- Kyriad le Havre Centre in Aug: $69 & Up — $69 Expedia
- 4-Star Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale Fr $112+/Nt — $112 Save with Hotels.com, $32/night less
- Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale in Aug: $130 & Up — $130 Expedia
Normandy Experiences
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Mont-St-Michel: The spire-top silhouette of this mighty offshore mound, dubbed the Marvel of the Occident, is one of the greatest sights in Europe... Read more
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The felicitous combination of dairy farms, apple orchards, and the sea inspire Normandy's crème de la crème cuisine, featuring... Read more
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Long before Claude Monet created his Giverny lily pond by diverting the Epte River that marks the boundary with the Ile-de-France, artists had... Read more
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