Normandy Holidays
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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...
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
Normandy Weather
Want 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?Staying in Rouen
You could base your stay in Rouen within sight of the cathedral walls. I have booked into every hostelry thereabouts, and no matter how threadbare the carpet or rubberized the under-sheet, so long as the room is at the top of a turning staircase, you will open your window onto that magnificent view.
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His ‘n’ Hers Holidays in Normandy
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For him and for her, Normandy has it all. There are plenty of things you can enjoy together like strolling the promenades, relaxing on the beaches and exploring the very best of the local restaurants. And when he heads for one of the golf courses, she can hit the chic shopping or opt for a pampering treatment at a spa.
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Family Holiday Guide to Normandy
Thinking of taking the kids on a beach holiday to France this summer? You’re not alone. France, and particularly the northern coast, is still the top choice for many families looking to save money and enjoy a holiday without the hassle of long travel journeys.
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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!Monet's Garden in Giverny, Normandy
Visit the former home and garden of the Impressionist artist Claude Monet
In 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)...Magnificent Mont Saint-Michel and its bay...
An overview of the Abbey, the tides and different ways to visit the attraction in Normandy
There 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...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.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.Guided Walking Tours in Manche
Whether 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.Orne, Normandy
An introduction to the Orne départment of Normandy
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'.Visit the Normandy city of Cherbourg
Cherbourg - a city which deserves more than a second glance...
Long 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...
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
