Normandy
Think Normandy and you are bound to think of the incredible Mont-Saint-Michel. This monastery perched on a tiny island is the iconic emblem of the region. UNESCO world heritage sites, spa towns, the delightful and colourful coastal town of Honfleur… this is a region with something for everyone.
And don’t forget the food! Seafood aplenty, lamb, apples, Calvados (of course) and cider make this a gourmet treat. A 2 hour drive takes you from the Channel Tunnel to Normandy, or arrive right in the region in Dieppe.
The departments
Manche, Calvados, Orne, Eure, Seine-Maritime
Getting there and getting away
Airports: Rouen, Beauvais
TGV stations : Rouen, Le Havre
Calvados
Calvados has a rich heritage. Probably named after a rock formation off th ...
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