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 …

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

Normandy is one of the most famous destinations in France and in the world, most notably for its culture, architecture, picture-perfect coastline, historic D-Day Landing Beaches, delicious food and …

In the 20th century, D-Day, the 1944 Allied invasion of Western Europe, started in Normandy. In 1956, mainland Normandy was separated into two regions, Lower Normandy and Upper Normandy, which …

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 …

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