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Normandy Weather

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SoleilWant to know more about the weather in Normandy? Click here to view weather reports or to get a 3-day forecast for the 5 départements of Normandy?

Normandy markets

Find your local market in Normandy

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France has a strong market tradition across its cities, towns and villages. In fact, markets are very much part of France's rich heritage. This is no exception in Normandy, where markets are living proof of Normandy's love for old-fashioned values, tradition, authenticity and quality of life à la française. To find your local market, take a look at our listing of market days in Normandy...

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Normandy Life

Our Normandy Life Channel is your source of news, information, advice, practical tips and real life stories in Normandy…

Normandy Property

Our Normandy Property Channel brings you a large choice of properties for sale, tips and advice on buying and owning a property in Normandy...

Normandy Holidays

Our Normandy Holidays Channel gives you fresh ideas for your vacation & leisure activities in Normandy, including...

Accommodation

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Tarte à la rhubarbe

With the rhubarb season well under way, tempt your taste buds with this delicious recipe for Tarte à la rhubarbe with a Norman twist... Calva and crème fraîche!

Calvados, the quintessential golfing destination!

Enjoy the pleasures of a golf break in Normandy and discover Calvados like you’ve never seen it before! Be they inland or near the shoreline, by day or by night, Calvados' golf courses are all in prime locations and offer high quality greens...

Armada Impressions

Soak in the magical atmosphere of the 2008 Armada captured in this special feature on impressions of the Armada, written by Rob Silverstone, author of best-selling novels A Mule in Rouen and a Mule in Brighton...

Latest Restaurant Reviews

Don’t miss out on the latest restaurant recommendations from our readers in Calvados, Manche and Orne. Many thanks to all contributors so far and don’t forget to share your favourites too!

The River Seine Valley: Our Guided Tour

As part of the final countdown to Rouen’s Armada 2008, we complete the final leg of our tour of the river Seine valley by visiting the delightful towns of Les Andelys and Vernon.

What's On at Château Fontaine-Henry?

Don’t miss out on the fun at Château Fontaine-Henry this summer. Whether you’re looking for art, culture, history, crafts or just some fun, why not attend one of the exciting exhibitions or tours at the château?

Property Market slow-down - it's all about location

© Christos Georghiou - Fotolia.com2007 saw the property market slow down in France and Normandy was no exception. But whilst some property prices dropped, others actually rose. It’s all about location... and price.

Fine old Normandy farmhouse and cottage for sale - home & income

This charming old Normandy stone farmhouse completely renovated to a very high standard is currently on the market together with a superbly converted and fully fitted cottage to sleep 8-10 for €370,000. Located just 10km from Saint-Lô in the delightful department of Manche, it is easily accessible from ports at Caen and Cherbourg alike. Not to be missed.

Poule au Pot

Henri IV of France wanted all households in his kingdom to be able to relish in this great dish every Sunday so what not try it out yourself?

Normandy Stud Season

Hoping to breed? Some facts and figures about the breeding season, as well as some handy hints on where to look for potential stallions.

Festivals & Fairs in Normandy!

Festival Shows in NormandyThere’s lots of exciting events coming up in Normandy in 2008 from Mont St.Michel’s 13th centenary celebrations to Rouen’s Armada. So if you’re planning a holiday in the region or you have guests coming to stay this year, check out our calendar of festivals & fairs not to be missed!
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Ferry crossing - Long Stay Offer!
Transmanche Ferries With LD Lines and Transmanche Ferries, cross the Channel from only £139 car + 2
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Normandie Memoire
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Atlantic Wall Museum
Learn French in Normandy
French In NormandyFrench in Normandy offers a choice of one-to-one or group French courses limited to 8 students. Classes are based on communicative French and start every Monday in the heart of Rouen
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Holiday Accommodation

Find beautiful gîtes, B&Bs and Hotels in Normandy.

Normandy Food&Drink

A guide to Normandy’s Culinary Delights
Find out more about Normandy’s food delights by visiting our Food&Drink guide. Typical dishes of Normandy, markets across the region, local recipes, seafood vocabulary – it’s all in FrenchEntrée Normandy’s Food&Drink guide

Map of Normandy

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2008 Calendar

Those all important dates...



The 2008 calendar including bank holidays and school holiday dates in Normandy

Emergency Numbers in Normandy

Emergency Numbers
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Tourist Information Offices in Normandy

If you are looking for a tourist information office in Normandy you will find an alphabetical listing of tourist information offices by department here ...


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