Your destination : Normandy |
The region is situated at the north-west of Paris : visitors have a choice between seaside and countryside. It is a very green area surrounded by a charming coast looking on the english channel. Normandy is made up of five rich and varied counties which offer each visitor something unique. Annexed by Roman legions, Viking adventurers, disputed for centuries by English and French kings, beach-head for D-Day assault in 1944, visitors have a great choice of various sensations. Historical towns, traditions, landscapes, culture, and more than 300 miles of coastline. Combining different spots such as the cities of Caen, Cherbourg, Rouen, the cliffs of Etretat, the valley of the seine, the Calvados, or around lisieux known as the "Norman Switzerland". You will enjoy the unique rural way of life, local dishes and drinks,such as cider and of course Camembert cheese ! A must choice when visiting France. |