This vast region on the coast of the English Channel was the first to introduce the seaside resorts much loved by the French. As the inventor of seaside holidays, it symbolises rest, relaxation and enjoyment. The countryside should not be left out - agricultural and forest land, intersected by rivers where the good life is omnipresent.
Itineraries
La Route du Bonheur de Gilles Tournadre
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Somme Bay
Somme Bay, located between La Pointe de Hourdel to the south and La Pointe de Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont to the north, stretches over 7,200 hectares. Its estuary is 14 km deep and 5 km wide making it the largest estuary in the north of France.
In the Footsteps of William The Conqueror
William was born in Falaise, the son of Robert the Magnificent, (also called Robert the Devil), and Arlette (Robert’s concubine). The fact that he was born out of wedlock gave him the name he was initially known by “William the Bastard”.
The Normandy of the Impressionists
From Monet to Renoir taking in Boudin and Pissarro, the greatest representatives of Impressionism made Normandy their place of residence and inspiration. Come and admire, from Giverny to Rouen, these maestros who captured beautiful landscapes and their inhabitants with unforgettable strokes of their brushes.
The Normandy Beaches
Today we invite you to visit a number of different places to explore the museums and historic sites in three departments (Calvados, Orne and Manche). This will help you understand the unfolding of the huge battle that ultimately determined the outcome of the Second World War.
Destinations
