Normandy is a region in France which includes two regions, Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy. Normandy gets its name from the Normans who invaded in the 9th century. On the coast you will find many erratic (chalk) formations (they are called falaises) with here and there pebble and sandy beaches. Part of the coast is called Côte Fleurie (flower coast). In addition, this area is known for its camembert, Calvados and cider. In Normandy, the weather can be changeable. The most attractive months to go on holiday in Normandy are July and August.
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- Bayeux
- Caen
- Deauville -- On the Côte Fleurie, an important seaside resort in Northern France with lovely sandy beaches and luxury hotels.
- Dieppe
- Le Havre
- Mont Saint Michel
- Rouen -- Rouen is located inland on the Seine. In this place, in 1431, the national heroine Jean D'Arc - The Virgin of Orleans - was condemned as a witch and burned at the stake.
- Trouville -- On the Côte Fleurie, an important seaside resort in Northern France with wonderful sandy beaches and luxury hotels. Deauville is home to the most beautiful racecourse in France and also hosts the annual Festival du Film Americain.
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Lower Normandy suffered greatly from the violence of the Second World War. Many cities have been bombed and their historic centers have been almost completely destroyed. During the Second World War, this was the area where the Allies landed. Many memorials still remember this. The invasion took place between Caen and Cherbourg on Utah Beach and Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Only a few cities suffered a different fate, and therefore contain cozy medieval streets, beautiful churches and authentic half-timbered houses.
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French is spoken in Normandy, possibly in the form of a dialect.
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Bayeux is one of the few cities that emerged from the Second World War unscathed. Because the Allied troops had already seized Bayeux as the first French city on 7 June, the day after D-Day, thanks to the surprise effect, the old town of Bayeux still looks almost the same as 100 years ago. In the museum of Queen Mathilde, near the cathedral, the famous Tapisserie de Bayeux is exhibited. This tapestry shows images from the battle of Hastings 1066. This battle gave William the Conqueror power over England.
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