About Normandy

Full of contrasts, la Normandie boasts magnificent stone cliffs, sandy beaches and rocky inlets along the coast. Diverse landscapes, charming villages and towns with centuries-old, half-timbered houses have inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. And they have born witness to a millenium of wars, from the historic battle of 1066 to the Allies’ D-Day landing of World War II. Perhaps its best known sight is Mont St-Michel, whose splendid church and abbey rise high above the sands and tides