Local Attractions
- The Bayeux Tapestry
World famous 230ft long tapestry depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England in 1066. - Local cheeses, ciders and brandies
Whilst Normandy has its fair share of great tourist attractions, it is also loaded with splendid gastronomic delights. - Fishing
A useful list of English speaking companies providing fishing & Angling both in fresh & sea water. - D Day landing beaches
Locations connected with the landings on 6th June 1944. - French culture
General knowledge about Normandy, inlcuding its history of art, literature and architecture. - Local Art exhibitions
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in Normandy and the surrounding areas.
- Local walks
Aa superb resource for anyone contemplating a walk on this portion of the GR 36. - Wine tasting
- Gardens
Harcourt Castleis a beautiful specimen of medieval military architecture with its wooded park of 100 hectares - Golf
Normandy is gradually becoming a more and more popular golf destination and also a great destination for holiday golf, where one can combine golf with touring, swimming, sailing, horse riding and much more. - Barfleur
The pleasant little harbour village of Barfleur, 25km east of Cherbourg, was seven centuries ago the biggest port in Normandy. See images below.
- St Lo
Saint-Lô is a commune in northwestern France, the capital of the Manche department in Normandy. - Adrenaline activites
Enjoy extreme sports such as bungy jumping, skydiving, rafting, horse riding, climbing as well as kayaking. - Chateau's
Visit the beautiful Château du Champ de Bataille - French History
A great resource for all local monuments and attractions. - Mont-Saint-Michel
The Wonder of the Western World forms a tower in the heart of an immense bay invaded by the highest tides in Europe. See images below.
