Lots to see and do

Falaise castle

Just a short hop across the English Channel, Normandy has been compared to its nearest English ‘neighbours’ of Devon and Somerset. Mild climate, rich farmland for dairies and apple orchards and varied coastal scenery of cliffs and sandy beaches are the similarities.

More sunshine, more space – Normandy is four times the size of Devon – and of course, a whole different culture, makes a truth of its French description: ‘un jardin anglais à la sauce normand’.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy when on holiday in Normandy. For an overview, you could start with the stunning video Normandie pour la vie where you can go on a whirlwind virtual aerial tour by helicopter of the region. Then to help you plan your visit – from taking in the famous ‘essential sights’- to the absolutely out of the ordinary, here are a few suggestions:

The unmissables

History and heritage

Sports and the great outdoors

The culinary traditions of Normandy

Shopping and bargain hunting

For under 5s

For older kids and ‘big kids’!

Out of the ordinary

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The unmissables

History and heritage

Sport and the great outdoors

The culinary traditions of Normandy

Shopping and bargain hunting

For under 5s

For older kids

Out of the ordinary