Low Normandy Region of France - Basse Normandie
The Chateau of Falaise – the Castle of William the Conqueror at Falaise,...
The Chateau of Falaise – the Castle of William the Conqueror at Falaise, Normandy
Normandy - Visiting Bayeux, one of Normandy's Top Destinations
Plan a Normandy visit to Bayeux. One of Normandy's top towns is home to the world-famous Bayeux tapestry and many important World War II sites.
Jumieges Abbey Ruins - The Most Beautiful Ruined Abbey in France
Jumieges Abbey Ruins - The Most Beautiful Ruined Abbey in France
Visitors Guide to Rouen in Normandy
Rouen is a lovely city and is the historic capital of Upper Normandy. It’s one of France’s lesser known cities, and well worth a visit. Walk through the old part of the city, visit the cathedral and make sure you see at least some of the museums.
A Guide to Medieval Normandy
Medieval France is famous for William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and the Bayeux Tapestry. In 2011 Normandy celebrates its medieval beginnings in 911 when Rollo the Viking became the first Duke of Normandy. It was the end of the tumultuous rule of the Vikings and the beginning of a golden age for Normandy.
Best Beaches in Normandy
A Guide to the best beaches in Normandy, from the Cotentin Peninsula to the great cliffs of Falaise and beautiful Etretat plage. From the beaches which saw the Normandy D-Day landings to the smart beaches at Trouville-sur-Mer.
Getting to Caen by Train, Car, Bus, Ferry and Flight
How to get to Caen in Normandy by train, car, bus, ferry and flight. Use this information resource to plan your journey in France.
Accommodation, hotels and restaurants near the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches
There’s a good choice of hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants in and around the D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy. Here is a selection of the best and nearest to the World War II sites.
Top Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and World War II Sites
Memorials and sites of World War II are dotted throughout Normandy, though the D-Day Landing Beaches are the most famous. Running along the glorious sandy beaches of Normandy, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword each have their own story in the events of the last part of World War II. If you can, start at the Memorial de Caen to get an overview of...
The Memorial de Caen in Normandy
The Caen Memorial is one of the most impressive and comprehensive museums about World War II. Although most people go there for the story of the Normandy D-Day Landings, the museum gives you the reasons for the outbreak of World War II and the aftermath, so taking you from 1918 to 1989. If you can only go to one museum along the coast covering...