DESTINATION NORMANDY

Just across the Channel, Normandy has many historical connections, from William the Conqueror to the D-Day landing beaches of World War 2. It also boasts great food and drink, stylish beach resorts, the stunning Mont St Michel - and some wonderful golf courses!

With its breathtaking landscapes, colours and light, Normandy welcomes each visitor with the simple pleasures on offer. Whether you are planning on a specific trip or are looking to include the region as part of a wider tour, Normandy remains the ideal destination with a mixture of some of the best countryside, heritage, culture, food, entertainment and of course golf which France has to offer.

With ports in Caen, Cherbourg and Le Havre, Normandy couldn't be easier to reach, or more rewarding when you get there.

Stylish beach resorts, a wealth of major historical sites, fabulous countryside, and the most delicious seafood imaginable are just a few of the many attractions that will all vie for your attention.

With a long, dramatic stretch of coastline, from the picturesque harbour of Honfleur to the magnificent Gothic abbey of Mont St Michel, this region has long been a favourite with British holidaymakers.

Mont St Michel

The abbey is a Romanesque and Gothic masterpiece of design and a phenomenal work of architecture, with underground crypts and chapels that were built to hold up the huge church on top.

Building first began on the Mont in 708 when a sanctuary was created in honour of the archangel and the abbey church was completed in the early 1000s, a feat constructed at 80m above sea level.

It became a place of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages and pilgrims would walk up the 900 plus

steps on their knees as a sign of penance. The Mont can even be seen on the Bayeux Tapestry from 1066. After holding out against the English during the Hundred Year's War, the abbey was later used by the atheist government of the French Revolution as a prison for priests who refused to renounce their vows.

It was restored in the 19th century and is a beautiful place for some quiet reflection with incredible views across the salt flats of the bay of Mont St Michel.

Le Memorial de Caen

From pre-1945 to the post-1945 period, this museum tells the story of the 20th Century in a spectacular presentation of the events that had such an impact on European history. Discover the new exhibition areas explaining the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy. Watch the films D-Day and The Battle of England and follow one of the guided tours on the Landing beaches.

Claude Monet’s Garden

Take a wander through Claude Monet's spectacular gardens where he painted many of his most famous works. Strolling through the famous Japanese garden with its water bridge and waterlilies floating in the pond, Monet's gardens are a relaxing and peaceful spot where you can admire some beautiful horticulture that once inspired a master. You can also visit Monet's house which contains reproductions of many of his most famous paintings and his huge personal collection of Japanese prints.

Tapisserie de Bayeux

The famous Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events of the Norman Conquest of England and illustrates much about the life of the Normans. 231ft long & 20ins deep, it is believed to have been created for Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux, in England.

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