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Normandy

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Monet's Garden in Giverny – Among Ponds and Flowers in the Artist's Paradise

Come with us to Monet's garden in Normandy, where the artist's floral splendor inspired generations of impressionists.

Arromanches-les-Bains – The seaside resort of historic Gold Beach in Normandy

Arromanches-les-Bains is not only a popular seaside resort, but a place where the history of the Second World War is constantly present.

20 highlights from this year's road trip in France

This year's road trip in France went through Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Normandy. A total of 5000 km of adventure. Here are the biggest/funniest/best highlights!

14 unforgettable sights in Normandy – France

Normandy is a region rich in history, gastronomy and natural beauty. From the white limestone cliffs to the green apple orchards with grazing cows - here are my top 14 sights in Normandy!

Route du Cidre – A journey along the Cider Route in Normandy

The Cider Route in Normandy (Route du Cidre) offers a journey among apple orchards, cows, cute villages and calvados.

Étretat – The White Elephant Rock in Normandy – France

The cliffs of the Alabaster Coast invite you to views beyond the ordinary. It is a little extra beautiful in Étretat.

Deauville & Trouville-sur-Mer – Normandy’s glamorous coastal towns

On the Parisian Riviera in Normandy you'll find the two sister cities of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer. Here, among luxury shops, beautiful beaches, seafood and half-timbered houses, you will find two of France's most elegant (and first) holiday resorts.

Food and drink in Normandy – 11 gastronomic specialties to remember

Fertile Normandy is one of France's great food regions and many of the delicacies revolve around milk, apples and seafood. Here you have 11 tips for food and drink in Normandy!

Honfleur – The medieval pearl at the mouth of the Seine – Normandy

At the mouth of the Seine lies the small medieval town of Honfleur with its beautiful harbor and unique silhouette. The town that became our favorite in Normandy.