Normandy Holidays

Normandy is northern France at its dreamiest — windswept beaches, rolling orchards and more camembert than you can shake a baguette at.

Highlights

• 🏰 Mont Saint-Michel rising like a fairytale castle from the sea

• 🏖️ D-Day beaches and museums that bring history to life

• 🍏 Apple orchards, cider routes and creamy cheeses

• 🏘️ Pretty harbour towns and half-timbered villages

Getting around

Normandy is best explored by car so you can cruise between coast, countryside and charming towns at your own pace. Trains link Paris to Rouen, Caen and Bayeux, while local buses cover smaller spots. Cyclists love the peaceful greenways through orchard country. However you roll, expect plenty of picnic stops and spontaneous cider tastings.

Things to do for families in Normandy

Normandy is made for families craving fresh air and a splash of history. Kids will love clambering around Mont Saint-Michel and watching sheep graze the salt marshes below. D-Day beaches and museums like the Mémorial de Caen bring big moments to life in an engaging way. Stop at a local farm to meet cows and taste fresh camembert. Sandy beaches like Cabourg and Deauville are perfect for kites and picnics, and boat trips spotting seals along the coast make a brilliant day out.

Things to do for couples in Normandy

Normandy does rustic romance like nowhere else. Stroll hand-in-hand through pretty Honfleur’s harbour, then drift along the Route du Cidre, stopping for tastings in sleepy orchards. Walk the cliffs at Étretat or claim a hidden beach for a picnic of baguette, gooey cheese and local cider. As dusk falls, grab a table at a cosy bistro for seafood and tarte Tatin, rounded off with a smooth glass of Calvados.

Things to do for groups in Normandy

Round up your mates and explore Normandy’s perfect mix of history, coast and hearty food. Join a guided tour of the D-Day beaches and bunkers, then snap group selfies in medieval Rouen or in front of Bayeux’s famous tapestry. Grab a picnic and spend the day on Trouville’s sands or hit a lively seaside bar. End the evening with moules-frites, rounds of crisp cider and plenty of laughs.

Things to do for foodies in Normandy

Foodies are in heaven here. Start with a market haul in Bayeux or Caen — camembert, Pont-l’Évêque, fresh baguettes and creamy butter. Follow the Route du Cidre for orchard tastings and a glass (or three) of punchy Calvados. On the coast, tuck into oysters and scallops fresh off the boat, then finish with tarte Tatin or salted butter caramels from Isigny. This is comfort food done the French way — simple, rich and impossible to resist.