The modern region of Normandy was created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014 by the merger of Lower Normandy, and Upper Normandy. The new region took effect on 1 January 2016, …

Dec 29, 2025 · Normandy, historic and cultural region of France encompassing the northern departments of Manche, Calvados, Orne, Eure, and Seine-Maritime and coextensive with the former …

Explore, sample and savour Normandy in your own way. How to get to and travel around Normandy? Welcome to the official Normandy Tourism website, packed with ideas for things to see and do, …

Aug 2, 2025 · From visiting the iconic abbey at Mont St-Michel to sampling local food and drink along the stunning coastline, here are the best things to do in Normandy.

Normandy is the land of the Normans, whose Norse ancestors arrived in 820 and conducted several raids in their longboats up the River Seine, terrorising and extorting the Franks out of much of their …

When you visit Normandy you’ll discover bucolic countryside where delicious cheeses abound, majestic cliffs steeped in myth, and unspoiled seaside towns immortalised by the painters of the Impressionist …

Dec 5, 2025 · Normandy, in France's north along the coast of the English Channel, is the closest coastline to Paris, giving it the nickname of the "21st arrondissement." The location is prime for a …

Dec 29, 2025 · One of the greatest invasions of all time took place on June 6, 1944, when more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on five Normandy beaches: Their mission: to liberate France and then …

Want to visit Normandy? This region, one of the most popular in France, boasts hills and dales, country lanes and footpaths, and hundreds of miles of coastline and meandering rivers.

Explore D-Day beaches, Mont Saint-Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry and coastal villages in our Normandy travel guide. Discover top attractions and expert tips.