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What to see at Mont-Saint-Michel and nearby

Mont-Saint-Michel is a remarkable tidal island located in the Manche department, Normandy. Sitting just off the impressive coastline between Normandy and Brittany, this is one
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Guide to the Perche, Normandy

Nestled in Normandy’s deep south, the Perche Regional Nature Park offers tranquil forests, bijou communities, and some seriously impressive horsepower. Gillian Thornton steps down a
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What to see and do in Rouen

Packed with medieval history but with a buzzing contemporary vibe, Normandy’s regional capital is a stunning destination for a city break. Easily reached by car
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What to see and do in Ouistreham Normandy

Ouistreham in the apple-growing department of Calvados in Normandy, is steeped in history and has a jolly seaside air to it. It’s a great place
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The Alabaster Coast of Normandy

The Alabaster Coast of Normandy in northern France made a big impact on the Impressionist painters. Gillian Thornton took a scenic coastal drive to find
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15 amazing things to do in Normandy

Normandy spreads over a sizeable chunk of northern France. And, with enough sights and activities to keep even the pickiest tourist happy for weeks, how
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Caen La Mer: Markets, monuments, museums and memorials

Think of Caen and most likely the things that pop into your mind will include William the Conqueror, whose power base was here, and Caen
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Essential France: Mont-Saint-Michel Normandy

Mont Saint-Michel is majestic. It’s one of those places that, although its wiggly cobbled streets might be covered by many visitors (around 2.5 million a
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Discover Normandy on a magnificent week-long tour

“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” said Claude Monet. And he chose Normandy as the place where he wanted to live, work and play.
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The prettiest villages in Normandy

It’s official – these are the prettiest villages in Normandy according to the Plus Beaux Villages de France Association. They award the coveted recognition to
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