14 best normandy travel guides

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Top 10 Normandy sights

Find out what to see and do at Mont-St-Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, Honfleur, Abbaye de Jumièges, Cathedrale Notre-Dame in Rouen, Étretat, Deauville and La Côte Fleurie, the D-Day Beaches, Pays d’Auge, and the Fondation Claude Monet.

Make the most of your time in Normandy

This Top 10 guide also features the best local history and culture, Norman abbeys, museums and galleries, unspoiled villages, areas of natural beauty, forests, parks and gardens, outdoor activities, spas and resorts, markets, activities for children, things to do for free, and must-see experiences off the beaten track.

Travel like a local

Discover the best sights, shops, nightlife, cafes, bars and restaurants on offer in Normandy. The pull-out map makes getting around a breeze, whether you are exploring on foot, or traveling by road, rail, or bicycle.

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Plan Your Adventure

Mix and match our flexible itineraries for one to five days in Normandy and Brittany or a full two-week trip, plus suggestions for easy side trips to add along your way. Whether you’re a foodie, an art lover, a history buff, or an outdoor adventurer, we’ve got strategic advice to help you craft your perfect vacation

Travel with Confidence

Moon Normandy & Brittany: With Mont-Saint Michel provides you gorgeous full-color photos and detailed maps, background information on the landscape, history, and culture of each region, and a French phrasebook, so you’ll be totally prepared before you go

Avoid Crowds and Over-Tourism

Local expert Chris Newens provides honest advice on where to find the best regional cuisine, where to stay, how to get around, and the best ways to plan your trip to get an authentic, crowd-free experience

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ROUEN

Explore the vibrant medieval core of Rouen, which contains a superb cathedral as well as the spot where Joan of Arc met her death.

THE CLIFFS AT ÉTRETAT

Wind and tide have sculpted the chalky cliffs to either side of the delightful Norman resort of Étretat into extraordinary shapes.

THE MEGALITHS OF CARNAC

Europe’s oldest town remains surrounded by enigmatic reminders of its prehistoric inhabitants.

A BOAT TRIP TO THE ÎLE DE SEIN

Of the many beautiful and remote islands that lie off the coast of Brittany, none is more hauntingly atmospheric than Finistère’s tiny Île de Sein.

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Welcome to Normandy

Lonely Planet’s Normandy & D-Day Beaches Road Trips is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gorge on Gothic cathedrals and world-famous works of art, sample delicious Norman cheeses, and get close to WWI and WWII history – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Normandy & the D-Day beaches and begin your journey now!

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Welcome to France

Motor between vines, pedal past lavender or hilltop-village hopping. France is a land of languid moments laced with soul, and more world-class art, architecture and culture than you can shake a baguette at.

Lonely Planet's Best of France gives you the most up-to-date advice on what to see (and skip!) the create the perfect trip. Whether its embracing the sights and sounds of Paris or exploring Champagne's incomparable vineyards, we'll help you discover the best of France!

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Bienvenue en France

The cuisine, the châteaus, the markets, the mountains, the art, the beaches, the wine, the je ne sais quoi—there are so many reasons to love France all year round. With your newly-updated DK Eyewitness guide, we’ll help you to navigate the very best the country has to offer, whether you’re here for a quick visit or a grand tour.

Experience France’s cities and regions

Our in-depth area guides make traveling across France easy, whether you want to wander the historic heart of Paris; sample the bubbles of Champagne; taste Lyon’s best restaurants; explore the Loire Valley’s glorious châteaus; check out the slopes in the French Alps; or experience the glamorous resorts of the Côte d'Azur—we’ve got you covered.

Be inspired

With so much to see, we’ve created expert-led features designed to help you to travel across France your way. Across detailed double-page spreads, we look at how to enjoy France’s incredible foodie culture; take in the country’s long and colorful history; see and create wonderful works of art; hike off the beaten path; and, of course, sample some of the best French drinks.