Bayeux, the capital of the Bessin region is famous all over the world for the Bayeux Tapestry, a XIth century linen hanging, embroided with various colored wools. Similar to a picture book, it shows through successive images the Norman Conquest, displayed in a museum in the town centre. The beautiful work of this embroidery through its numerous details and veracity is a true revelation. Bayeux also offers many possibilities for excursions to the Landing Beaches, chateaux and abbeys.
Bayeux, the capital of the Bessin region is famous all over the world for the Bayeux Tapestry, a XIth century linen hanging, embroided with various colored wools.
The capital of Normandy, Rouen is one of the country's most ancient cities, with 2,000 years of history, laid out by the Duke of Normandy in 911. The city on the Seine is rich in historic associations: William the Conqueror died here in 1087, and Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on place du Vieux-Marché in 1431. Nowadays, Rouen is a bustling, vibrant place, bursting with activity generated by the industries connected to the port and the students at nearby universities and art schools.
The capital of Normandy, Rouen is one of the country's most ancient cities, with 2,000 years of history, laid out by the Duke of Normandy in 911.
Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island in Normandy, on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy. Massive walls measuring more than half a mile in circumference surround this great tourist attraction, a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey, perched on a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the midst of immense sandbanks. The church is dedicated to the archangel St Michael. Mont Saint-Michel is connected with the shore by a causeway.
Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island in Normandy, on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy.
Deauville has been founded it as an upscale resort in 1859 by the duc de Morny, Napoléon III's half-brother. Coco Chanel launched her career here, opening a boutique selling tiny hats. With its golf courses, casinos, deluxe hotels, La Touques and Clairefontaine racetracks, regattas, a yachting harbor, polo grounds, and tennis courts, Deauville is stylish and expensive, suitable especially for the business of the upper class.
Deauville has been founded it as an upscale resort in 1859 by the duc de Morny, Napoléon III's half-brother.
At the mouth of the Seine opposite Le Havre, Honfleur is one of Normandy's most charming fishing ports. It is 500 years older than Le Havre, dating from the 11th century. It is especially known for its beautiful picturesque port, painted many times by artists like: Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, who have contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. The main sights in town are the 17th century Bassin and the Lieutenance buildings, the church of Sainte Catherine.
At the mouth of the Seine opposite Le Havre, Honfleur is one of Normandy's most charming fishing ports.
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