Attractions in Normandy

The Côte d'Albâtre (Alabaster Coast) has numerous chalk cliffs, the most famous of which are on the steep coast of Étretat. The chalk cliffs, up to 100 meters high, protrude … read more

First tourist site in France outside the Paris region, Mont-Saint-Michel is famous for the rocky islet on which its abbey was built. The bay in which it sits is known … read more

The arduous, steep ascent from the promenade is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the village, the cliffs and the sea!

Mont-Saint-Michel: it always surprises. There is so much to say about him: a place at the same time mystical with its "marvel" (the cloister at the top of the mountain) … read more

Originally a quick temporary bridge to re-establish communication across this canal, and a few hundred meters further east a second bridge, at Le Pont de Ranville, both destroyed during WW II.

The Couesnon is a small river which flows into the ocean at the level of Mont-Saint Michel. The Véloscénie runs along this river for a few kilometers before reaching the … read more

Since 2014, the footbridge has replaced the old dike-road which led to Mont-Saint-Michel. It is part of the operation to restore the maritime character of Mont-Saint-Michel. Carried out from 2005 … read more

After a mission preached from the pulpit by Father Michel in 1854, the inhabitants decided to build a church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The material intended for the construction … read more

Charming seaside town at the mouth of the Morelle and Claire rivers, wrapped around the old harbor. The Lieutenance is the ancient looking heart of the bustling life along the quais.

The old port of Honfleur, also called the old basin, is unique. With its old rigs and tall houses, it is an almost living testimony to the splendor of 17th … read more

Visit the Pegasus Bridge museum and see the original bridge

The cliffs to the left and right of the beach are very impressive.

The Pontaubault bridge is a magnificent work of art, the construction of which dates back to the 15th century. The eleven arches span the Sélune at the level of the … read more

Jumièges Abbey is often called the "most beautiful ruin in France". Indeed, its white towers almost 50 meters high are impressive.

The old Benedictine monastery was built at the end … read more

Monument along the beach remembering the fallen on the first landings in Normandy with a flame mounted atop a German cast cupola, and statues of Lord Lovat and Commander Kieffer

The huge cathedral of Rouen is one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in France. It was severely destroyed several times, especially in World War II. Noteworthy is … read more

Étretat is a city that no longer needs presentations. Its cliffs and its beautiful pebble beach captured the attention of impressionist painters. Today, the town retains its typical Norman houses, … read more

An exciting path leads from the top down stairs and then through the tunnel to Étretat beach. An aluminum ladder leads from the tunnel to the pebble beach. Remains of … read more

Largest wooden church in France! After the Steinkirche was destroyed during the Hundred Years War, the inhabitants of Honfleur built this almost completely wooden church in the 15th century. The … read more

Impressive historic site that takes us back to June 6, 44.
This place shows us a set of fortifications that was part of the "Atlantic Wall". These German fortifications were … read more