Not very far from Paris, you will find the welcoming region of Normandy with its varied coastline and rich countryside.

Normandy is a region of apple orchards and contented cows, cider and famously pungent cheese but the region also includes the windswept beaches of the Cotentin peninsula and the wooded banks of the Seine River valley.

It goes without saying that the beaches of the D-Day landings of 1944 and particularly the American cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer are powerful sites to visit.

A few of the many treasures of this region are: The modern city of Caen and its great abbey churches and fortress built by William the Conqueror and his queen Mathilda, the magical harbor of Honfleur, the tapestry of Bayeux, the basilica at Lisieux dedicated to Saint Theresa, Claude Monet's treasured garden at Giverny, and the world-famous Mont Saint Michel with its breathtaking views from the ramparts.

Rich in history, Rouen is termed the “museum city” but it is also famous for its 11th century cathedral and its connection with Joan of Arc. CONTACT