My Insider’s Guide To Normandy

The medieval castle at Gratot in Normandy
The chateau at Gratot was built in the 14th century. It was abandoned in the early 20th century although a ...
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Villedieu-les-Poêles – the Normandy copper town
Villedieu is traditionally known as a hub of metalwork production, particularly copper, brass and pewter. The word poêles refers to ...
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One of Normandy's Oldest Public Gardens
The Jardin des Plantes in Coutances is one of Normandy's oldest public gardens. It was created between 1852 and 1855 ...
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Searching for Treasure in Normandy this Weekend
'Vide greniers' (literally means empty lofts) are a very popular weekend activity in Normandy. A similar concept to a car ...
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Visit the Historic Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy
Bayeux in Normandy is home to this beautiful cathedral and just a 75 minute drive from Gavray. The medieval town, ...
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Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of The Channel Islands
A Heritage Festival is being held until 11 May on Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark. Many buildings will be ...
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Rock Pooling in Granville, Normandy
Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's the perfect time to enjoy some time rock pooling. It's a great ...
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Hambye Abbey – Benedictine Medieval Monastery
The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Hambye was founded in around 1145. Not all of the abbey remains intact, but this beautiful ...
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Timelapse of the Mont St Michel Super Tide
What an amazing view! Click on the pic to watch the time lapse as the tide comes in and completely ...
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Jazz Festival in Coutances, Normandy
The festival is an annual event and will take place from 8 - 16 May 2015 in Coutances, Normandy. The ...
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Gothic Cathedral in Coutances
A Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral constructed from 1210 to 1274 that incorporates the remains of an earlier Norman cathedral. Although ...
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Normandy Tide of the Century
Great pictures from Sabina Lorkin of the 'tide of the century' (not sure why it's called that as it happens ...
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