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Normandy Travel Guide

Normandy is one of the most beautiful regions in France, with a rich history.
Below is my Normandy Travel guide to help you plan your ideal itinerary including the best places in Normandy (especially villages, beaches, archaeological sites, castles, towns...), road trip guides and plenty of photos and video to make you dream of your next trip!

Make the most of your time in Normandy, France!

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Table of Contents
Best things to do in Normandy
Planning a road trip in Normandy
Regions of Normandy - Map
Seine-Maritime Region
Eure Region
Calvados Region
Orne Region
Manche Region
General Travel Tips

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You will find even more content to help you plan your amazing trip!

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Best things to do in Normandy

Discover some of the most beautiful places in Normandy the best beaches, the charming villages, the impressive castles and the fascinating historical sites. Those articles will give you a great overview of what there is to see in the region.

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Normandy Landscapes in Pictures

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42 best things to do in Normandy

Most beautiful villages Normandy Travel Guide

Most beautiful villages in Normandy

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16 best castles in Normandy

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Where to go in Normandy - best destinations

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Best abbeys in Normandy

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Best beaches in Normandy

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Best towns in Normandy (and cities)

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The 7 Normandy Cathedrals and best churches in Normandy

And I have created an eBook to make the planning of your road trip even easier:

Be overwhelmed by the beauty, not the planning!

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Plan your perfect trip around Normandy with:

  • 8 easy-to-plan Maps
  • 160+ pre-selected scenic locations
  • Planning tips to make the most of your time
  • 315+ large photos to decide where to go
  • GPS coordinates direct to the carparks

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Planning a road trip in Normandy

There is so much to see in and do, that planning a road trip in Normandy might feel overwhelming. The following articles will help you plan your trip (step by step and with suggested itineraries) and get read (with a driving guide and accommodation suggestions).

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11 steps to plan your Normandy road trip

Renting car France tips

Renting a car in France: 36 tips

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Driving in France: 27 tips

Need to rent a car in Normandy?
My tips:

  • Compare car rental prices on Discovercars.com - one of the best customer-rated comparison sites!
  • Consider their full coverage option - I always take it for peace of mind! 
  • Book early to have a large choice of vehicles!

Regions of Normandy - Map

Below is a simple Map of Normandy to help you get oriented with the various towns and regions.

Regions Normandy Map

Seine-Maritime Region

The main towns are Le Havre and Rouen.

Things to do in cote albatre Normandy Travel Guide

Best of Alabaster coast (Côte d'Albâtre), Normandy

Things to do in Le Havre Normandy France Travel Guide (1)

Things to do in Le Havre, Normandy

Things to do in Etretat Normandy Travel Guide

Things to do in Etretat, Normandy

Visiting Veules les Roses Normandy Travel Guide

Veules-les-Roses village and river walk

Things to do in Dieppe Normandy Travel Guide

25 best things to do in Dieppe

Things to do in Fecamp Normandy Travel Guide

18 Best things to do in Fécamp

Cap Fagnet Fecamp Normandy Travel Guide

Cap Fagnet, Fécamp, Normandy


Eure Region

The main town is Evreux

Visiting Le Bec Hellouin Normandy Travel Guide

Village of Le Bec-Hellouin, Normandy


Calvados Region

The main town is Caen.

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Best things to do in Pays d'Auge, Normandy

Things to do in Honfleur Normandy Travel Guide

Things to do in Honfleur


Orne Region

The main town is Alençon.

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Village of Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei


Manche Region

The main towns are Saint-Lo and Cherbourg.

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Barfleur village and Gatteville lighthouse

Cliffs Nez de Jobourg Normandy Travel Guide

The cliffs of Nez de Jobourg


And keep track of your own trip!

Normandy road trip Journal

Travel while at home! Plunge into theses landscapes by enjoying a puzzle:

Normandy France Jigsaw Puzzle - Beuvron en Auge
Get the puzzle of Beuvron en Auge
Normandy France Jigsaw Puzzle - Cliffs of Etretat
Get the Jigsaw Puzzle - Cliffs of Etretat
Normandy Jigsaw Puzzle - Gatteville Lighthouse
Get the Jigsaw Puzzle - Gatteville Lighthouse
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General Travel Tips

Practical websites to book your trip

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION & TOURS

  • I personally use Booking.com for their large choice of both hotels and apartments, their real reviews and reductions for repeat customers - Book your accommodations via Booking.com
  • DAY TRIPS - The other travel option I like to just seat and relax while admiring the scenery it to Book day trips and organized tours. I also like to have my tickets beforehand to save time. I personally use GetYourGuide.com and Viator.com 

GET TRAVEL INSURANCE

  • I wish you a very smooth trip, but my policy is: better be prepared. I personally use World Nomads. Get a quote online here.
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Travel Safety Tips

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