Normandy region
Main towns:
Rouen & Caen
Average annual temperature: 6ºC to
22ºC
A lush, pastoral region, known for apple orchards and
pungent cheese, Normandy is home to many a historical
monument including the spectacular Mont-St-Michel and
the famous Bayeux tapestry.
The regional capitals, cosmopolitan Rouen (upper
Normandy) and chic Caen (lower Normandy) are dynamic
commercial centres buzzing with life.
Explore the vast sandy beaches of the Côte de
Nacre and Contentin peninsular, where memories of the
Second World War D-Day landings linger on.
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