Gites in Normandy

Relax in the picturesque gardens of gites in Normandy, an idyllic holiday setting at one of most sought after must-see destinations of Europe. The region is famed for inspiring Monet, known for its rich history, and has an abundance of medieval ruins. When you book one of these stunning gites in Normandy, you’ll have a vibrant landscape that boasts a scenic coast and bucolic countryside right on your doorstep. Thanks to a diverse range of activities in the area, Gites in Normandy are ideal accommodation for families, groups and couples.

Bed and Breakfast Normandy

There are many places that offer bed and breakfast in Normandy, but this choice of accommodation offers privacy, space, and a variety of nearby sights. No visit is complete without visiting the D-Day landing beaches. Bed and breakfasts in Normandy’s Bayeux are an excellent base for exploring the beaches, monuments, museums, bunkers and cemeteries which commemorate the Battle of Normandy. The town is also home to the magnificent Cathedral of Notre-Dame and the 200-foot long Bayeux Tapestry. The abbey of Mont Saint Michel is the second most visited tourist attraction in France after the Eiffel Tower. The magnificent spectacle is perched on a 264-foot high rocky islet which is reached by a large causeway, where visitors can park their car.

Normandy Holiday Cottages

Normandy Holiday cottages offer the ideal base for exploring this stunning destination. Walking, cycling and horse riding routes are abundant in the beautiful region which is overflowing with sweet smelling apple orchards. Local tourist offices, which can be found in most towns and cities, will have information on the activities that are available near to any of the Normandy Holiday cottages listed on ChezNous.com. Normandy is also home to four breathtaking Natural Parks: Seine Regional Natural Park, Maine Regional Natural Park, Cotentin & Bessin Regional Natural Park and the Perche Regional Natural Park. In these magnificent parks you can explore at leisure and enjoy nature at its purest.

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Normandy

The word Normandy often conjures up rolling green hills and picturesque villages, together with a dizzying number of historical events that include the Hundred Year’s War and the D-Day landings of 1944. Over 30,000 square kilometres of some of Europe’s finest countryside and most fascinating towns has made this region popular with families, couples – and the plain old adventurous – from across the globe. The Bayeaux Tapestry, stunning sandy beaches and some of France’s most mouth-watering food: to experience these is just scratching the surface of one of the world’s most unique holiday hot spots!

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Places to go in Normandy

A visit to Normandy would be incomplete without visiting the D-Day landing beaches. Bayeux is an excellent base for exploring the beaches, monuments, museums and cemeteries which commemorate the Battle of Normandy. The town is also home to the magnificent Cathedral of Notre-Dame and the 200-foot long Bayeux Tapestry. The abbey of Mont Saint Michel is the second most visited tourist attraction in France after the Eiffel Tower. The magnificent spectacle is perched on a 264-foot high rocky islet and is reached by a large causeway. Rouen, "the city of a hundred spires" and historic capital of Normandy, is one of the most interesting places in the region. Both Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror are known to have died in the city, which you will no doubt discover more about during any visit. There are many famous gardens in the region that are bursting with colourful flora. Not to be missed is the garden of Monet in Giverny which featured in many of the famous Impressionist’s works.

Our Top Picks in Normandy

We want you to enjoy the best that Normandy has to offer and so here's a small selection of our favourite things to see and do;

The Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux

Few can forget the history lessons about Harold and his eye and William and his Norman Conquest – lessons which were brought alive by the Bayeux Tapestry. Incredibly detailed and very, very long this impressive artifact (technically a long embroidered cloth, not a tapestry!) is sure to keep both older and younger members of your party absorbed for hours. The fascinating and often gruesome conquest of medieval England is really brought to life here – you simply cannot visit Normandy and not see it! Don’t miss the impressive Cathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux whilst in town either.

Utah Beach

The code name coined by the Allies is now in common use for this fine beach. It’s hard to separate the events of June 1944 from the fact that in its own right, Utah beach is a beautiful, relaxing place to be. Given the fact each square metre was so hard fought-over, this may seem odd – but the tranquility of the beach and the sweeping dunes behind it tend to give visitors a deep feeling of calm. There’s nothing like relaxing in the French sunshine with the rushing surf in your ears and the clean, salty air in your lungs!

A D-Day Battle Tour

At first the thought of spending a day (or more) exploring the remnants of an event that happened more than 65 years ago might not be your ideal holiday activity, but even for those who aren’t military history enthusiasts, taking a D-Day tour may well prove fascinating. The scale of the invasion is likely to strike you; as well as the well known spots, it’s the little details that lie hidden to most visitors – and the stories attached to them – that are so engrossing. Such a tour also gives you ample opportunity to take in the pretty coastal landscapes with which Normandy is blessed.