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Etretat a popular tourist town in Normandy
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Visit Normandy
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
Honfleur street
We stayed in the small village of Le Brevedent about 15 miles from the Normandy coast
These are the villages we visited during our stay click the link to see the full details and photos
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 large village lots of shops, cafes plus a street market. An interesting place to visit
If you like antiques there are lots of Antique shops.There is a famous Calvados distillery in the village, you can visit we
stay about 5 miles away in a Gite
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 a small village near to Granville where we stayed for a couple of weeks in late September
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 Gallery
Normandy Seaside Towns
Arromanches les Bains Gold Beach Mulberry harbour
- Seaside resort of Cabourg
- Seaside resort of Carolles Plage
- Seaside resort of Courseulles sur Mer Juno beach
- Photos of the Seaside resort of Courseulles sur Mer
Deauville 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 a lively resort with good shops and cafes. The town is famous for its white cliffs and beach. We have visited Etretat
twice each time we have found something new to see. You can sit in a beach side cafe with a coffee watching the sea come in. The town is
easy to walk round
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 trip
Granville 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 Gallery
Grandcamp 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 beach
Honfleur 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 gallery
Houlgate 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 casino
Jullouville 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 beach
Le 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 gallery
Langrune sur Mer Juno beach a pleasent seaside town like Lion sur Mer and Luc sur Mer. All were part of the D Day beaches
- Lion sur Mer Sword beach
- Luc sur Mer Sword beach
- Montmartin sur Mer a small town on the coast near Granville
Port 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 go
Touques Has a nice old town centre and is just down the road from Deauville
- St Pair sur mer is a seaside resort in the Manche region
Trouville 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 again
Villers sur Mer and Villerville are small seaside resort.Yport is a small fishing port in a cove between high cliffs
Normandy Towns
Avranches a nice town at the top of a hill over looking Mont Saint Michel.The botanical gardens are worth a visit
plus a great view across the bay.You 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
Camping in Normandy
Local attraction
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 2009
Cerza 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 Zoo
Chateau du Breuil The Chateau was built in the 16th and 17th century.It has been restored by its owners.
- Visit the Chateau de Filieres The Chateau is just outside of the village of Gommerville. About 10 miles from the coast
- Chateau Guillaume le Conquerant
- Cliffs of Normandy
- Lion sur Mer Sword beach
- Pegasus bridge Normandy
- Pegasus bridge museum Normandy
- Visit the Pont Normandie bridge
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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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