{"id":226,"date":"2022-09-27T11:35:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T09:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/23-most-beautiful-cities-in-normandy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:26:36","slug":"best-towns-normandy-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"23 best cities (and towns) in Normandy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering where to go in Normandy? What are the best cities to visit and where to stay to discover the history and beauty of this region of Northern France? The choice is vast.<br\/>Here is our list of the <strong>most beautiful cities in Normandy<\/strong> and the reasons why we love them, so you can decide which ones are best for you.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-towns-in-Normandy-cities-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"the most beautiful cities in normandy\" class=\"wp-image-1000\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-2\">The most beautiful towns in Normandy &#8211; Summary + Map<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a long history, Normandy is full of charming towns that offer fascinating history, charming landscapes and splendid architecture.<br\/>Most of them have a lot to offer to travelers and the choice is very difficult. I&#8217;m sure some residents will be offended that I didn&#8217;t choose their city. But I still had to narrow down the list&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 7 best towns and cities in Normandy <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the following article, the cities are not ranked in any particular order of preference (they all have something of interest for the visitor).<br\/>However, if you need me to narrow it down further, here are some additional tips:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best historical city &#8211;<\/strong> Honfleur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most beautiful landscapes on the coast &#8211;<\/strong> \u00c9tretat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most beautiful landscapes inland &#8211; <\/strong>Les Andelys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best seaside resort &#8211;<\/strong> Cabourg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best big city &#8211;<\/strong> Rouen (as much as I love my hometown, Le Havre, I&#8217;m thinking here from the point of view of a foreign visitor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best village (less than 2000 inhabitants) &#8211; <\/strong>Beuvron-en-Auge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our city &#8211;<\/strong> Le Havre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Tips\/i-sm5LKnK\/0\/b821d67e\/L\/plus%20belles%20villes%20normandes-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most beautiful towns in Normandy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cities where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here are the most convenient cities for :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explore the Alabaster Coast &#8211; <\/strong>Saint-Valery-en-Caux &#8211; right in the middle and a perfect size in my opinion &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1468762&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore all of Normandy &#8211; <\/strong> Caen is the most central city in Normandy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover the sites of the Second World War<\/strong>&#8211; Bayeux &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit Mont-Saint-Michel<\/strong> &#8211; Avranches (+ it houses the manuscripts museum) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1409673&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map of the best cities in Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are all the cities listed above on a map, to orient you, but there are more to come in this article with pictures!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image-border-class\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-best-towns-Normandy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"most beautiful cities of Normandy map\" class=\"wp-image-1006\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note &#8211; this article is about cities &#8211; if you are looking for the most beautiful villages in Normandy, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go to this other article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1612733747889\">Beautiful historical towns in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honfleur<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-7fdsSPX\/8\/f63cb34b\/XL\/Honfleur_vieux_port-4595-XL.jpg\" alt=\"Honfleur\" title=\"Honfleur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>Near the Pont de Normandie<br\/>Caen to Honfleur = 1h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Honfleur is one of the most emblematic places of Normandy. Its historical center is fascinating with its half-timbered houses, high narrow buildings around the harbor, a unique church&#8230; The region has inspired and continues to inspire many artists!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-honfleur-normandy-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about our article on Honfleur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The emblematic port with its tall narrow buildings<br\/>St. Catherine&#8217;s Church with a complete wooden structure<br\/>Fascinating half-timbered houses<br\/>Art and History Museums<br\/>You can book a guided tour of Honfleur &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s?q=honfleur&amp;searchSource=2&amp;p=1&amp;dur=0%7C1%7C2&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/>Read our advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-honfleur-best-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to sleep in Honfleur<\/a><br\/>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1432206&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see directly the best rated accommodations in Honfleur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to eat<\/strong><br\/>See our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-honfleur-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best restaurants in Honfleur<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falaise<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1d-Falaise\/i-jdgxJ7C\/3\/88a49c9b\/L\/Panorama_Chateau_Falaise_normandie-7453-L.jpg\" alt=\"Falaise\" title=\"Falaise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>From Caen to Falaise = 1h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Falaise is a fortified medieval town which was the birthplace of William the Conqueror.<br\/>Its strong point is the fortified castle located on a rocky promontory. It dates from the 12th century. It offers magnificent views of the city.<br\/>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-falaise-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">places to see<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The castle and its museum<br\/>The scenic route<br\/>Churches of the 11th, 13th and 16th centuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426248&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Falaise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bayeux<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21g-Bayeux\/i-R5x7XF3\/3\/89b4af18\/L\/moulin_bayeux_Normandie-5043-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bayeux\" title=\"Bayeux\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>Near many famous World War II sites<br\/>From Caen to Bayeux = 30min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Bayeux is also a historic town with a charming historic center. Its center sometimes looks more like a village than a city.<br\/>It was fortunate to avoid most of the destruction during the Second World War.<br\/>It is famous for its Unesco listed tapestry, probably from the 11th century.<br\/>Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bayeux-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Bayeux<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The Tapestry Museum<br\/>The beautiful cathedral<br\/>The old town center with the mill and some half-timbered houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Bayeux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pont-L&#8217;\u00c9v\u00eaque<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1a-Pont-l-eveque\/i-RPbrWwz\/3\/03471555\/L\/Pont_leveque_normandie-7408-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pont-L'&#xE9;v&#xEA;que\" title=\"Pont-L'&#xE9;v&#xEA;que\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>Inland, but close to the famous seaside town of Deauville<br\/>From Caen to Pont-l&#8217;\u00c9v\u00eaque = 40min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Pont-l&#8217;\u00c9v\u00eaque was created at the confluence of three rivers in the heart of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/pays-auge-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pays d&#8217;Auge<\/a>.<br\/>The city has always been an important place of passage and trade. It has preserved a rich heritage that can be easily explored on foot.<br\/>Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-pont-l-eveque-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Many old houses typical of the region dating from the 16th and 18th centuries<br\/>The old prison of the 19th century<br\/>The charm of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1459293&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Pont-l&#8217;\u00c9v\u00eaque<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bernay<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R12a-Bernay\/i-wwFjS7M\/3\/019164ab\/L\/Bernay_Normandie-5470-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bernay\" title=\"Bernay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Eure<br\/>From Caen to Bernay = 1h20 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Bernay is a pretty town that developed around an abbey.<br\/>Today, the old center still has impressive medieval half-timbered houses, an important heritage.<br\/>In addition, the abbey church is still standing and offers a unique atmosphere.<br\/>It&#8217;s not often on the tourist trail, but I really enjoyed its vibrancy.<br\/>Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bernay-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"16628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The Gaston Folloppe street and its fascinating half-timbered houses<br\/>The abbey church with elements of the 11th century still present<br\/>Bridges over the small rivers between the houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1412013&amp;nflt=review_score%3D90&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Bernay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domfront<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R4b-Domfront\/i-Gh6rR5n\/3\/2c8e2a84\/L\/Domfront_Normandie-4911-L.jpg\" alt=\"Domfront\" title=\"Domfront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>On the border between Normandy and Brittany<br\/>Department of Orne<br\/>Alen\u00e7on to Domfront = 1h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>As you explore the city, you can appreciate the strategic location on top of a hill and imagine how the castle, now in ruins, defended the city.<br\/>The city has a strong historical connotation.<br\/>Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-domfront-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Domfront<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The ruins of the castle<br\/>The old streets with their half-timbered houses<br\/>The unique church of Saint-Julien<br\/>The towers of fortification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1424161&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Domfront<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1612729930988\">The most picturesque towns in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best historical cities above were mostly located in the department of Calvados. But you will see that most of the picturesque towns below are in Seine-Maritime, on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/cote-albatre-normandy-alabaster-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Alabaster Coast<\/a>. In my opinion, this is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best destinations in Normandy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00c9tretat<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-amont\/i-KNxw27B\/8\/2bc0d89c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6690-L.jpg\" alt=\"Etretat\" title=\"Etretat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine-Maritime<br\/>Le Havre to \u00c9tretat = 30 min drive<br\/>Rouen to \u00c9tretat = 1h10 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>This is my favorite place in Normandy, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/picture-normandy-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful landscapes in the region<\/a>.<br\/>By its size, \u00c9tretat is just between a village and a city. And I love it so much that I mentioned it in both articles.<br\/>The Alabaster Coast is made of high white cliffs. At \u00c9tretat, the elements have sculpted them, creating several arches and a marine pile with needles.<br\/>The place has inspired many artists, including the author Maurice Leblanc with his character of Ars\u00e8ne Lupin.<br\/>To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-etretat-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article on \u00c9tretat<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Views from the cliffs on either side of the valley<br\/>The walk under the cliffs at low tide to discover hidden beaches<br\/>The chapel and the garden of the North Cliffs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426006&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">\n  <strong>Discover all the best rated accommodations in \u00c9tretat<\/strong>\n<\/a> \/\/ or see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-etretat-best-hotels-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best hotels.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Les Andelys<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16d-Gaillard\/i-RdLRXR6\/3\/b8372108\/L\/chateau_Gaillard_Normandie-2439-L.jpg\" alt=\"Les Andelys\" title=\"Les Andelys\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Eure<br\/>Rouen to Andelys = 1 hour&#8217;s drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The charming town of Les Andelys is located on one of the loops of the Seine.<br\/>It is protected by the castle of Gaillard which offers an impressive view of the city and the cliffs of the river.<br\/>Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-les-andelys-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The castle of Gaillard of the XIIth century, erected by Richard the Lionheart<br\/>The views from the castle and the surrounding walking paths<br\/>The riverside walkway<br\/>The center of the old town with its charming houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1443226&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Les Andelys<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F\u00e9camp<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R18cc-Cap-Fagnet\/i-9FkwLgw\/2\/622a94f5\/L\/Cap_Fagnet_Normandie-3588-L.jpg\" alt=\"F&#xE9;camp\" title=\"F&#xE9;camp\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine-Maritime<br\/>Le Havre to F\u00e9camp = 50 min drive<br\/>Rouen to F\u00e9camp = 1 hour&#8217;s drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>A good combination of history and landscape.<br\/>The city is framed by the impressive cliffs of the Alabaster Coast.<br\/>F\u00e9camp is known for its long history of fishing and for the Benedictine liqueur made in the Benedictine palace by Alexander the Great.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-fecamp-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on the Normandy town of F\u00e9camp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The Benedictine Palace and its distillery<br\/>The Fisheries Museum with the history of the port<br\/>The impressive views and WWII bunkers at Cap Fagnet<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/cap-fagnet-fecamp-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(see our article<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426568&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in F\u00e9camp<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saint-Valery-en-Caux<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R18f-Saint-Valery-amont\/i-Sr3j96b\/2\/89d5b416\/L\/plage_saint_Valery_en_Caux_Normandie-3733-L.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Valery-en-Caux\" title=\"Saint-Valery-en-Caux\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine-Maritime<br\/>Le Havre to Saint-Val\u00e9ry = 1h15 drive<br\/>Rouen to Saint-Val\u00e9ry = 1 hour&#8217;s drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>A lesser known city on the Alabaster Coast, but one of my favorites.<br\/>It is located in the center of the coast, which allows you to visit the area easily.<br\/>It is organized around a long harbor with beautiful cliffs, and a long dike.<br\/>It has been occupied since Roman times, a port and a fishing village. However, the harbor has been reclaimed by the mud. In the 17th century, Louis XV dug it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The relaxing downtown area around the water<br\/>The two dikes with a view of the large beach and the cliffs<br\/>The half-timbered house of Henri IV (16th century) and its museum<br\/>The chapel with its blue stained glass windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1468762&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Saint-Val\u00e9ry-en-Caux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Le Tr\u00e9port<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Le-Treport\/i-gwwwm6w\/7\/88acf124\/L\/Le_Treport_normandie-7351-L.jpg\" alt=\"Le Tr&#xE9;port\" title=\"Le Tr&#xE9;port\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine-Maritime<br\/>Rouen to Le Tr\u00e9port = 1h10 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Le Tr\u00e9port is a famous seaside town where you can find the highest cliffs of the Alabaster coast.<br\/>Located at the border of the Normandy region, the tall narrow buildings of the old quarter give an impression of scale to these cliffs.<br\/>Quite different from other coastal towns in Normandy<br\/>Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-le-treport-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The port and the beach with the 106m high cliffs (348ft)<br\/>The view from the Mirador and the funicular<br\/>The old quarter with its high narrow houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1446308&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Le Tr\u00e9port<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-4\">The major cities of Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normandy also has some large cities. They are all very different and have their own character!<br\/>We have selected our top 3, which in our opinion are a must. But there are still others: Cherbourg, Lisieux, Evreux, Alen\u00e7on&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rouen<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/4a-Rouen\/i-v7kZvmK\/1\/ed8b13fb\/L\/IMG_4822-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rouen\" title=\"Rouen\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine-Maritime<br\/>Caen to Rouen = 1h30 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Rouen is a city of culture and history. In terms of historical buildings, it is the most fascinating to visit.<br\/>It has a high concentration of listed buildings, and just walking around is fascinating.<br\/>Moreover, its cathedral is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-normandy-cathedral-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the most impressive in Normandy<\/a> and France and has played an important role in history.<br\/>Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-rouen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Rouen article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The old streets with a myriad of historical buildings<br\/>The &#8220;Big Clock&#8221; &#8211; an impressive clock tower \/ door (with a time movement system dating back to 1389)<br\/>History and Joan of Arc Museum<br\/>Notre Dame Cathedral &#8211; the resting place of kings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1462807&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Discover the best-rated accommodations in Rouen<\/strong><\/a> \/\/ or see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-rouen-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best hotels.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Le Havre<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/France\/Le-Havre\/i-HMdtqBZ\/4\/9c13e162\/L\/IMG_9536-L.jpg\" alt=\"Le Havre\" title=\"Le Havre\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine-Maritime<br\/>Rouen to Le Havre = 1 hour&#8217;s drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>This is our hometown &#8211; not a criteria for you? LOL<br\/>It is for those who are looking for something different. There are very few really old French buildings left, because the city was destroyed during the Second World War.<br\/>However, it is classified by Unesco, because of the way it was rebuilt by Auguste Perret.<br\/>A relaxing town with a beach, wide streets and modern art outside.<br\/>Learn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-le-havre-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Le Havre<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The architecture of Auguste Perret, which was wonderful for the reconstruction. Do not miss the church of St. Joseph and its 107m tower.<br\/>The fascinating theater called &#8220;Le Volcan&#8221; with fluid lines contrasting with the square lines of Perret&#8217;s buildings<br\/>The many works of modern art throughout the city, including &#8220;La Cat\u00e8ne&#8221; with its colorful containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1441598&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">\n  <strong>Discover the best-rated accommodations in Le Havre<\/strong>\n<\/a> \/\/ or see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-le-havre-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best hotels.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caen<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R20e-Abbaye-Hommes\/i-BddcJtW\/3\/8349e31c\/L\/abbaye_hommes_caen_Normandie-4478-L.jpg\" alt=\"Caen\" title=\"Caen\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>Rouen to Caen = 1h30 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Located in the heart of Normandy, the city of Caen is very convenient for exploring the region.<br\/>Caen has a rich history due to William the Conqueror.<br\/>The religious buildings that surround the city are the highlights.<br\/>A large part of the city was destroyed during the liberation in 1944.<br\/>But some older houses can be found by walking around the pretty downtown.<br\/>Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-caen-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Caen article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Abbaye aux Hommes (Abbey)<br\/>The ruins of the castle<br\/>World War II Memorial and Museum<br\/>The old districts and the churches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">\n  <strong>Discover the best rated accommodations in Caen<\/strong>\n<\/a> \/\/ or see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-caen-where-stay-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best hotels.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1612729930989\">Other cities in Normandy to visit<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vernon<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R15c-Vieux-moulin\/i-mN2n4wh\/3\/7d3ebf50\/L\/vieux_moulin_Vernon_Normandie-2271-L.jpg\" alt=\"Vernon\" title=\"Vernon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Eure<br\/>Rouen to Vernon = 50min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Founded in the 10th century, the city occupies a strategic position on the Seine.<br\/>The old center has preserved some half-timbered houses as well as some 18th century mansions.<br\/>But Vernon is most famous for the old mill that still stands above the river (a typical Normandy picture) and for being the gateway to Giverny and its gardens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The old center with the towers, the old houses, the church<br\/>The Mill on the Seine (from the 16th century and the bridge leading to it from the 12th century)<br\/>The castle of Tourelles and the river promenade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1475724&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Vernon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pont-Audemer<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21b-Pont-Audemer\/i-qHqZGgr\/3\/2d6b9a7b\/L\/Pont_audemer_Normandie-5955-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pont-Audemer\" title=\"Pont-Audemer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Eure<br\/>From Caen to Pont-Audemer = 1 hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Pont-Audemer is often called the Norman Venice, because it is crossed by several branches of the Risle.<br\/>This medieval town still has some streets with half-timbered houses, dryers and wrought iron balconies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The main square with the Saint-Ouen church<br\/>The old half-timbered houses dotted the city<br\/>The arms of the Risle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1459150&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Pont-Audemer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verneuil d&#8217;Avre et d&#8217;Iton<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R14b-Verneuil\/i-dfz7f95\/3\/d294b13c\/L\/verneuil_avre_iton_Normandie-2-46-L.jpg\" alt=\"Verneuil\" title=\"Verneuil\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Eure<br\/>Rouen to Verneuil = 1h20 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It was once the border town between France and Normandy.<br\/>Fortunately, it was well preserved from the bombings of World War II and still houses many historic buildings. She has a lot of character.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The church, the half-timbered houses, the grey tower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1475691&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Verneuil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dieppe<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Dieppe-vues\/i-8qCLcJL\/7\/af96d34d\/L\/Vue_chateau_dieppe_normandie-4662-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dieppe\" title=\"Dieppe\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Department of Seine Maritime<br\/>Rouen to Dieppe = 1h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>For many centuries, Dieppe was an important fishing and trading port on the banks of the Arques River.<br\/>Today, still protected by the cliffs, it retains its maritime charm with 4 harbors and a wide waterfront,<br\/>And the castle overlooks the whole city.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-dieppe-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Dieppe.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Walks along the seaside and in the ports<br\/>The old center with 2 churches and the Tourelles gate<br\/>The castle with its view on the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1423941&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Dieppe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Granville<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R5a-Granville\/i-2KH9bMF\/3\/4bcd0e0a\/L\/haute_ville_Granville_Normandie-8986-L.jpg\" alt=\"Granville\" title=\"Granville\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>D\u00e9partement de la Manche<br\/>From Caen to Granville = 1h20 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The town is well located for exploring the west coast of the English Channel &#8211; many attractions nearby.<br\/>Granville impresses with its fortified promontory called Le Roc overlooking the water (also used during World War II).<br\/>It offers a mixture of landscapes: a medieval upper town, a seaside resort with small beaches, a casino and a fishing port.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-granville-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Granville.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The Roc walk and the visit of the old upper town<br\/>Christian Dior Museum<br\/>The port, the big wheel and the Marit\u00e9 boat<br\/>You can take the ferry to the Chausey Islands from here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1430507&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Granville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avranches<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Rf-Avranches\/i-BvC4bCG\/3\/f89e64bf\/XL\/Avranches_Normandie-4935-XL.jpg\" alt=\"Avranches\" title=\"Avranches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location 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glamorous 19th century seaside resort. Its reputation is partly due to the American Film Festival of Deauville which takes place there every year.<br\/>It represents a certain lifestyle with high-end hotels, spas, a casino, golf, horse racing&#8230;<br\/>It is emblematic for its walk along the flat sandy beach.<br\/>Trouville is its twin city on the other side of the harbor. They look like one city.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-deauville-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More ideas in our article on Deauville<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Take a stroll through the city to enjoy the glamorous atmosphere and admire the buildings.<br\/>Have fun, reasonably, at the famous casino.<br\/>Take a walk on the beach and enjoy the change of scenery with the tides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1423684&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">\n  <strong>Discover the best rated accommodations in Deauville<\/strong>\n<\/a> \/\/ or see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-deauville-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best hotels.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabourg<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22f-Cabourg\/i-7TrFSZx\/3\/f48ef709\/L\/dunes_Cabourg_Normandie-5337-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cabourg\" title=\"Cabourg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>From Caen to Deauville = 40min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The seaside town is one of the most emblematic of the Normandy coast.<br\/>You will discover there magnificent private mansions of the XIXth century.<br\/>The main building is the Grand Hotel, where Marcel Proust used to stay.<br\/>The city is very lively, with a long promenade.<br\/>It ends at the estuary with a tongue of land made of sand dunes.<br\/>More ideas in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cabourg-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cabourg&#8217;s attractions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The 4 km long promenade along the waterfront<br\/>The main square with the &#8220;Belle Epoque&#8221; houses<br\/>The Casino and its garden<br\/>The estuary with the sand dune.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-cabourg-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on the best hotels.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villers-sur-Mer<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22h-Vaches-noires\/i-vskq7BC\/3\/866ee663\/L\/Falaises_vaches_noires_Normandie-5559-L.jpg\" alt=\"Villers-sur-Mer\" title=\"Villers-sur-Mer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Calvados Department<br\/>From Caen to Deauville = 40min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why visit &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Villers-sur-Mer is another seaside resort with the charm of the &#8220;Belle Epoque&#8221;.<br\/>This is the best place to access the cliffs and rocks called &#8220;Les Vaches Noires&#8221;, a natural highlight of the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to see &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The beach of flat golden sand<br\/>The big rocks that fell on the beach looked like cows to the passing sailors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to sleep<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1477167&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the best rated accommodations in Villers-sur-Mer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px; line-height:40px;\"><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Do not make <\/span><br\/><span>THE SAME MISTAKE<\/span> WE MADE  <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">On one of our last trips to Europe, a hacker <strong>stole<\/strong> our credit card details while we were using a hotel WiFi.<br\/>So our trip began with a <strong>&#8220;card blocked&#8221; call<\/strong>&#8230; Not funny at all!<br\/>Learn from our mistake, make a <a href=\"https:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=8928&amp;source=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small VPN investment to surf without worry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ebook_image_colonne is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/VPN.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7250\" width=\"140\" height=\"111\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=8928&amp;source=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our favorite VPN offer<strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px; 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Some of my favorites are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beuvron-en-Auge<\/strong> and its main square full of colorful half-timbered houses &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-beuvron-en-auge-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"14217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saint-C\u00e9n\u00e9ri-le-Gerei<\/strong>, with its stone houses surrounded by nature &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/saint-ceneri-gerei-normandy-village\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le Bec-Hellouin<\/strong>, with its abbey and its rows of half-timbered houses &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/village-bec-hellouin-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Mont-Saint-Michel<\/strong> built on an island with a magnificent abbey at the top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Veules-les-Roses<\/strong> with the walk along the shortest maritime river of France &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/veules-les-roses-normandy-village\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see the article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barfleur<\/strong>, a peaceful village built around a port &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/barfleur-normandy-gatteville-lighthouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out more, see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Normandy&#8217;s most beautiful villages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-villages-normandy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"most beautiful villages in normandy\" class=\"wp-image-861\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span><\/span>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to go in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; the best destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our weekend ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best-of<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/idea-romantic-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span s=\"\"><\/span>  Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best cities in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best abbeys of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Read our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-Day sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/7\/d9bf1b0c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span><\/span>  Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; best places and hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-rouen-train-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Ville\/i-7m2kFVR\/1\/ca62aa6c\/L\/Bayeux_ville-12-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-road-trip\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container 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