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Normandy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France, and for good reason. The region has a long and rich history, and there are many places to visit if you're interested in learning more about it. Whether you're looking for historical sites, foodie destinations, scenic areas, or simply want to relax at a beach, here are three places in Normandy that you should consider visiting on your next trip to the country.
Visit Normandy our visit to the Calvados region of Normandy. Facts about the Normandy towns and villages
markets, castles, and Chateau`s. We visited during our two week stay in June.We liked Normandy so much we went
back at the end of September and visited the Manche region as well
We stayed in the small village of Le Brevedent about 15 miles from the Normandy coast
Seaside town and Port of of Barfleur
Blangy le Chateau
a must see a nice compact village to walk round with a few shops.We were staying 3 miles away in Le Brevedent. So we visited most days I liked the old houses and the bread shop. There was even a small market on Thursday
Cormeilles
Cosqueville a nice little village
Champrepus a small village with a realy good Zoo
Criquebeuf en caux a nice little village
The village and lighthouse at Gatteville Phare
Courtils a nice village near Mont Saint Michel
La Lucerne d Outremer a small viilage near Jullouville
La Mouche a small village
La Rochelle Normande a small village near the coast
Le Breuil en Auge a small village
Le Cap Levi Little harbour
Le Mesnil sur Blangy small village
Le Tanu
Martinvast village and Chateau
Montmartin sur Mer A village on the coast
Noirpalu a small village near Granville
Ouilly le Vicomte A small village
Pierrefitte en Auge small village
The beach side village of Ravenoville Plage
Sainte Cecile a small village near Granville
Saint Hymer small village
Sainte Marie du Mont famous D-Day village
St Jean des Champs a village near the coast
Sainte Mere Engise DDay village
Saint Philbert des Champs medium size village
Sainte-Pience a small village
Sartilly large village and Friday morning market
St Sever Calvados a busy village
Villedieu les poeles
a large village about 18 miles from the coast. With a very busy Tuesday morning street market the village is famous for its copperware and pewter Villedieu les Poeles Photo GalleryArromanches les Bains Gold Beach
Mulberry harbourDeauville seaside resort
one of the larger resort on the Normandy coast.The town has everything a small airport, horse racing, golf and a famous casino.There is a very clean beach with a wooden walkway.Upmarket shopping streets and a large weekly market
Etretat
Fecamp
a large seaside resort and a very busy fishing port.Just like Etretat the town has a great beach and is overlooked by large cliffs. You can park right next to the beach and harbour and watch the fishing boats come and go. An interesting place to visit for a day tripGranville
is a lively seaside resort and working shell fishing port. The town has a casino and a Saturday morning market.There are lots of shops cafes and restaurants in the narrow town centre streets. There is a golf course built in 1912. Granville Photo GalleryGrandcamp Maisy a fishing Port
Hauteville sur Mer
is a small village about a mile form the Normandy coast. Right on the coast is Hauteville sur mer La Plage a holiday and weekend resort with a great beachHonfleur
is a must visit if you are in this area. There is the harbour with its cafes overlooking the boats in the marina. Just behind the harbour is the shops and market.There are lots of Hotels to stay in. This is our third visit to Honfleur it is best to visit in the week to busy at weekends Travel guide Our Honfleur photo galleryHoulgate
is a small seaside town a few miles down the coast from Honfleur.We liked the beach with its long walk ways you could park near the beach. The shops were right behind the beach mainly in one main street.There was the usual mix of cafes,bars and tourist shops.The town also has a casinoJullouville
is a great little seaside town in the Manche region of Normandy. Just down the coast from Granville. A good mix of shops and cafes plus a good clean beachLe Mont Saint Michel
This was our second visit to this famous landmark.Which is one of the places you must visit if you come to Normandy.See our first visit here Photos of the Walls and views of the bay Mont Saint Michel photo galleryLangrune sur Mer Juno beach
a pleasent seaside town like Lion sur Mer and Luc sur Mer. All were part of the D Day beachesPort en Bessin Huppain
a small fishing port on the Normandy coast. A busy tourist spot now but during WWll was part of the D Day landings at Omaha beach. A pleasent day trip just watching the boats come and goTouques
Has a nice old town centre and is just down the road from DeauvilleTrouville sur Mer
is a large seaside resort next door to Deauville. The two towns are very simular both have a casino a nice beach. Good shopping areas and town centre parking.The road train is a good way to see the town. We enjoyed our visit to both towns and would go back againVillers sur Mer
and Villerville are small seaside resort.Yport is a small fishing port in a cove between high cliffsYou must visit Bayeux and see the Tapestry and Cathedral
Brehal a nice little town 2 miles from the coast. Also try Ducey town and Chateau well worth a visit
Falaise Nice town and a large castle
Gavray a small market town the market is on a Saturday
Ginerny see Monet's house and gardens
Godervillle small town
Gommerville small town
La Haye Pesnel A market town the market is held on a Wednesday morning
Lisieux large town good shopping retail park
The town of Livarot cheese centre
Mortain a town in a National park you must see the waterfalls
Romagny a village near Mortain with a good car boot
Saint Hilaire du Harcouet a nice town with a very good Wednesday morning market
Vire A small town next to one of the main rivers in the region the river Vire
The Museum is in the village of Sainte Mere Eglise
Alligator bay
is a short distance from Mont Saint Michel.A large interesting collection of reptiles well worth a visit if you are in the area. Takes about half a day to see everything was 11 euros for adults in Oct 2009Cerza Zoo
is a large open plan zoo you need a day to see it all. The zoo has a wide selection of well keep animals and good picnic areas. There is a road train to take you round if you get tried which is included in the entrance fee. Very busy at the weekends.Also worth a trip the smaller Champrepus ZooChateau du Breuil
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Visit Normandy
cerza zoo giraffe
Carolles Plage
Villedieu les Poeles old part of the town
Cerza Zoo
Visit the large Cerza Zoo at Lisieux Normandy
Champrepus Zoo
A nice compact Zoo near Granville
Honfleur Harbour Normandy
Honfleur side street
The river Vire
The town of Vire
Fishing boat off the coast at Granville
Le Mont Saint Michel post office
Fecamp harbour light
Fecamp is a working port on the Normandy coast with a great beach
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