Normandy is the world’s second best-known region (after California!), where rolling hills meet vast beaches, old fishing villages and fashionable sea resorts, as well as spectacular must-see sights and poignant memorials.  

 

The region’s rich architectural and historical heritage is a testament to its cultural appeal that will impress even the most blasé history buffs.  

 

The beauty of the countryside,

the idyllic parks and gardens opened

to the public, the charming villages featuring traditional Norman half-timber buildings and manor houses set among apple orchards, the estuary and meanders of the Seine river, the old towns and historic cider and cheese routes: Normandy has a lot to offer.

 

Explore the region by hiking, biking

and horse riding. Normandy features numerous walking and hiking trails along the seafront and spectacular cliffs, through ancient forests and quiet meadows that let you enjoy panoramic views and picturesque sceneries.

 

Discover the wonders of Normandy cycling its back roads, off the beaten track and through charming little towns.

 

And last but not least, the region offers a wide variety of horse-related activities: horse-breeding stud farms, riding trails through the countryside or along the beaches, equestrian centres for the whole family, racecourses and polo games.

A true feast for horse-lovers.

 

Normandy gave birth to the Impressionist movement. For centuries, the region has captured

the imagination of writers and artists – painters, musicians, architects, film-makers, etc. It counts many museums showing superb collections of works

by major figures. Art lovers will get

a sense of why Normandy has always been a magnet for artists.  

 

And, of course, food! Normandy prides itself in tasty and distinctive specialities. Fabulous seafood, delicious regional dishes, fine cuisine made from top-quality ingredients: dairy products and soft cheeses, prime-grade meats, fresh fish and shells, sweet apple juices, heady ciders and famous calvados.  

 

In 2024, Normandy has been named one of the 52 places to visit in the world in 2024 by the New York Times. Surely enough, the region this year will celebrate two major events: the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the 150th anniversary of the birth

of Impressionism.  

 

See you soon.