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Your search resultsDeauville and Trouville, are one of the largests and most popular tourist destinations in Normandy. There beautiful seafront features two kilometers of sandy beach and a promenade (boardwalk) for seaside strolls. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10am to 7pm in July and August as well as in June and September (with more limited hours of supervision). Visitors can hire parasols, lounge chairs, and beach cabins. The colorful old-fashioned beach umbrellas and tents give the beach a classic 1920s look. Sunbathers can take a break from the beach to shop at fashionable boutiques or enjoy a meal at one of Deauville’s stylish restaurants. Honfleur. With its picturesque old harbor on the Seine estuary, Honfleur is one of the most charming towns in Normandy. About 25 kilometers away from Le Havre, the town has quaint cobblestone streets and many picturesque half-timbered houses. Caen. At the point where the Orne River meets the English Channel, Caen is the chief town of Lower Normandy and the capital of the département of Calvados. Although three-quarters of the town was destroyed during the Allied landings in June-July 1944, its magnificent churches survived almost entirely unscathed. Fecamp. Another popular summertime destination on the Côte d’Albâtre, the beaches of Fécamp attract many vacationers looking for a relaxing holiday break. Established in 1832, Fécamp was one of France’s first seaside resorts, and it attracted a cultured and high-society crowd. Etretat. The beautiful scenery of Étretat appealed to Claude Monet who spent a winter here in 1868 while capturing the dramatic landscapes and waterfront in his paintings. The beaches of Étretat are popular with sunbathers, and the ocean is a source of livelihood for fishermen who catch fresh seafood that is an important part of the local cuisine. Étretat also has many lovely Belle Epoque villas, the most well-known is the Villa Orphée. There is also the Villa La Guillette, which was built for the author Guy de Maupassant. Rouen. Wandering the medieval cobblestone streets of Rouen, visitors will enjoy the historical ambience and beautiful half-timbered houses. Magnificent Gothic churches are found at every turn and many are gems of architectural achievement. The impressive cathedral awes viewers with its splendid facade, which was depicted by Claude Monet in a famous series of paintings. Monet’s pieces show the beauty of the cathedral at different times of day.