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4th July 2009

Normandy Holidays & Leisure

Normandy is full of rich and diverse treats, combining the beauty of sandy beaches and towering cliffs with the tranquility of rolling countryside and woodland crossed by rivers. Normandy Holidays & Leisure brings you brief introductions to Normandy's départements - Calvados , Eure , Manche, Orne and Seine-Maritme -, our pick of places to visit in Normandy from the world-famous Mont Saint-Michel and Claude Monet's garden to Normandy D-Day information, tourist offices in Normandy and much more. Watch this space for our latest Holiday & Leisure ideas...

Holiday Accommodation

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

Normandy Beach Guide


Check out our guide to beaches in Normandy covering the three departments of Basse-Normandie and Haute-Normandie that share this magnificent coastline. European blue flag beaches, surfing beaches, facilites on offer at each resort and even a battlefield guide to the D-Day landing beaches - we've got it all covered here !

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

What's on in Normandy

Events in Normandy

Find out what’s on in Normandy. From local markets to exhibitions and brocantes, there’s always something on and it’s all here

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Normandy Tourism

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Last minute breaks with LD Lines

LD Lines If you're thinking of a last minute break across the Channel, then French ferry operator LD Lines has some fantastic Spring offers available up to May 21st including crossings to Dieppe and Le Havre.
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Calvados, the true spirit of Normandy

Character Properties

Port en Bessin
From country cottages to imposing chateaux, elegant town houses to majestic abbeys, Calvados is dotted with character properties of all shapes and sizes. Admire from the outside, take a guided tour of the inside, or maybe even stay overnight - many are open to visitors as heritage attractions or hotels.
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Winter Gardens

Winter GardenFollowing the success of our feature on gardens around Rouen, we have toured Normandy to find the best gardens open in winter time, including some on Christmas and New Year’s Day. So there’s no excuse for staying in this Winter!
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LD Lines' new ferry doubles its sailing frequency...

Portsmouth – Le Havre Service

LD LinesLD Lines increases capacity on its Portsmouth – Le Havre route with the introduction of the new ship “Norman Voyager”, which was due to arrive into Portsmouth for the first time on Wednesday 5 November.
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The Gardens of Normandy

Around Rouen

 This Autumn, why not get out in to the fresh air and enjoy some of the finest gardens Normandy has to offer? The sights, colours and aromas that man and nature have combined to produce are guaranteed to stimulate the mind and the senses.
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Calvados, the quintessential golfing destination!

Enjoy the pleasures of a golf break in Normandy and discover Calvados like you’ve never seen it before!
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The River Seine Valley: Our Guided Tour

Les Andelys and Vernon

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.
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Tall Ships on the Seine – Armada 2008

Our guided tour of the river Seine valley

As part of the countdown to one of the most spectacular gatherings of tall ships in the world, Rouen’s Armada 2008, we take you on a 6-part tour of the valley of the river Seine. Follow us as we explore some of the delightful towns and countryside through which sailing ships from around the world will pass on 14th July 2008...
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Normandy through American eyes

Normandy is undoubtedly an attractive region with many places to visit. But what do tourists actually think of Normandy and where do they go? Read about one discerning American’s impressions of Normandy on her first visit to the region... but surely not her last.
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So who's the lucky winner?

Thanks to all of you who participated in the FrenchEntrée Normandy survey as part of our competition to win two return flights to Normandy with Skysouth. Find out who's the lucky winner now...

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History, Culture and Fun at Château Fontaine-Henry

Fontaine HenryThis magnificent castle, set in the heart of the Normandy countryside, east of Bayeux, is a jewel of Renaissance architecture, offering a unique combination of history, culture and fun for all the family.
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Guided Walking Tours in Manche

SaireWhether you or a local resident or on holiday in Manche, why not explore the beautiful countryside of Val de Saire or enjoy the magnificent architecture of Coutances cathedral with a local, English-speaking guide.
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New Normandy Beach Guide!

We are proud to present our new guide to beaches in Normandy covering the three departments of Manche, Calvados and Seine Maritime that share this magnificent coastline. European blue flag beaches, surfing beaches, facilites on offer at each resort and even our battlefield guide to the D-Day landing beaches - it's all here!

Le Gros Horloge - Rouen steps back in time

One of Rouen's best loved and most photographed monuments, Le Gros Horloge features in a new attraction chronicling the history of the clocks and bells that have regulated the pulse of the city since Medieval Times.
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The Attraction of Normandy

The British relationship with Normandy - history to present day

As you drive along the A13, route de Normandie, amongst the wonderfully illustrated motorway signs, you are greeted by a bold metallic sculpture, which beckons you to follow in the footsteps of the Vikings (Au Trace du Viking)...
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Calvados, Normandy

An introduction to the Calvados département of Normandy

Deauville BeachThis département bears the name of its most famous alcoholic drink - an apple brandy - fermented from the apples that grow so well in this area. The wonderful scenery of the Calvados varies enormously from rugged coastline to the North to the Pays d'Auge farming plain, so peaceful with many church steeples appearing on the horizon....

Seine-Maritime, Normandy

An overview of the Seine-Maritime

The aptly named Seine Maritime with its dramatic cliffs, rolling open countryside and the twists and turns of the mighty River Seine as it flows through orchards of apple trees are its main geographic features that inspired Impressionist painters, like Claude Monet...
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Manche, Normandy

A quick guide to the Manche département of Normandy

The département covers the western most part of Normandy stretching from the port of Cherbourg in the north to the spectacular salt marshes of the bay of Mont Saint-Michel im the south.
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Orne, Normandy

An introduction to the Orne départment of Normandy

orne This is the most southerly département of Normandy and has a population of only 300,000. Due to its relief of forested hills and deep valley gorges reminiscent of Switzerland, it shares with Calvados the pays known as 'Suisse Normande'.
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Eure, Normandy

An introduction to the Eure département of Normandy

The Eure département of Normandy takes its name from the river that flows through it before joining the Seine at Pont de l'Arche. It is an area rich in chateaux and abbeys...
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Le Bec Hellouin near Brionne, Normandy

A tour of the village and abbey of Le Bec Hellouin

Bec HellouinOne of the most picturesque spots in the Risle valley is the village and abbey of Le Bec Hellouin.Since 1948, the sleepy village echoes once more to the sound of the monastic bells as the white robed monks go about their daily routine of prayer, contemplation and work...
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Monet's Garden in Giverny, Normandy

Visit the former home and garden of the Impressionist artist Claude Monet

MonetIn the picturesque village of Giverny may be found one of the jewels in the crown of Normandy. It is the former home and garden of the Impressionist artist Claude Monet (1840-1926)...
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Magnificent Mont Saint-Michel and its bay...

An overview of the Abbey, the tides and different ways to visit the attraction in Normandy

Mont Saint MichelThere can surely be no more emblematic symbol of France, let alone Normandy, than the Mont Saint-Michel. The distinctive mount rising from the sea and topped by the impressive momumental Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel is recognisable from postcards, guide books and posters - yet, unless viewed at close proximity, it is difficult to understand the genuinely spiritual atmosphere of the site...
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Gardens in the Manche

Chateaux and Gardens to visit in the Manche

A FlowerFertile soil and ideal climatic conditions make the Manche, like the rest of Normandy, a paradise for garden lovers, with sites ranging from carefully tended municipal gardens to privately-owned landscaped gardens set around ancestral homes where ofen the owners themselves are passionate gardeners keen to share their enthusiasm with visitors.
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Granville, Normandy - a holiday destination

Granville - A seaside resort with grand designs

GranvilleSet off on foot from the centre of Granville, and you will soon start climbing towards the old town ("Haute Ville") with its narrow cobbled streets of houses built from local granite and its panoramic views towards the islands of Jersey and Guernsey to the west and north and in the direction of the Mont Saint-Michel and Brittany to the south-west...
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Visit the Normandy city of Cherbourg

Cherbourg - a city which deserves more than a second glance...

CherbourgLong known by ferry passengers as the first port of call on holiday to Normandy or further afield and by yachtsmen as one of the most vibrant places along the coast to moor, Cherbourg is increasingly a place to stay for longer than just a few hours. Its busy centre, with shops, restaurants and hotels, together with a wide range of places to visit and things to do in and aroung Cherbourg, provide plenty of scope for visitors who choose to take their time to explore this exciting city...
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Mont Saint-Michel set to maintain its natural beauty

An overview of a large-scale renovation project for Mont Saint-Michel

Mt St Michel
Mont St. Michel and its bay, probably the most famous landmark in Normandy, is set to maintain its natural beauty. The French government, along with the local authorities of Normandy and Britanny have embarked on a large-scale project to make the island’s surroundings more attractive and to improve conditions for tourists...
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Calvados, the true spirit of Normandy
Colleville NormandyNestled in the heart of the Normandy region, the department of Calvados includes some of the most enchanting landscapes in France in one easy-to-explore package.
Mobile homes for sale - France
Caravans in the SunCaravans in the Sun have brand new sited mobile homes available from only £19,995, available on 4 star parks, open for 12 months of the year. Find out more
Cycling Holidays in Normandy
Cycling HolidayCarefree cycling tours for groups or individuals. Stunning rural & coastal scenery near to the Mont St Michel. From €150 per person. Quality cycle hire available. Find out more

Villa and Farmhouse holidays in France
Bowhills Holidays in FranceOur 37th Year providing an unrivalled selection of high quality villas,apartments,farmhouses,cottages and Chateaux with pools. Villas cater for all party sizes from couples to parties of up to 22 adults. Prices start from £175 per week.
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Normandy D-Day


Learn about the greatest military amphibious invasion in history and the epic struggle that ocurred in Normandy, beginning 6th June 1944: the D-Day Landings...

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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 ...

Normandy Weather

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