About Normandy
NORMANDY is a land steeped in history.
Invaded by the Vikings in the Middle Ages, then stage of the French liberation during World War II, the region has weathered some terrible storms. Normandy has a rich and varied heritage: from half-timbered homes clustered in tiny villages to picturesque fishing villages, and from the landing beaches of Mont-Saint-Michel – site of so much human loss – to its famous cheese and cider producers.
Normandy is a land of simple pleasures and powerful emotions, and since time immemorial its breathtaking scenery has inspired those who appreciate natural beauty, including painters and photographers. Set out on well-worn paths and relive the epic history of one of the most dramatic regions in France.
You’re sure to be intoxicated by the colors and flavors of Normandy.
