EMBLEMATIC CITIES
CABOURG
The city experienced a boom with the first bourgeois bathers of the 18th century who came to do thalassotherapy. They decided to build atypical secondary houses near the beaches. The Promenade Marcel Proust, is a tribute to the writer who lived in the city and who strolled to Grand Hotel. The Saint-Michel church, built in the 20th century, is part of the Remarkable Heritage Sites. Thanks to his famous racecourse, you can attend horse races and play roulette at Grand Casino. Finally, don't forget to take care of yourself with your Thalazur Thalassotherapy center ! A tip: the Cabourg tourist office website if you want more information: cabourg-tourisme.fr/
CAEN
The city is famous for having been 70% destroyed during a bombardment during the Second World War. To commemorate this event, the Memorial was erected. The tourist office is located in a private mansion: the Escoville hotel. Two other marvels to discover: St. Peter's Church with its 80 meter high tower and the Plant Garden. Caen was created thanks to Duke William the Conqueror and his wife Mathilde who decided to build the Abbaye aux Dames there and the Abbaye aux Hommes, where he rests. His Castel built in 1060 served as a palace for the Norman Dukes. In his courtyard is the Museum from Normandy with exhibitions on the history of Caen. Visit the Vaugueux district with its medieval houses and where Edith Piaf lived. A tip: the Caen tourist office website if you want more information: caenlamer-tourisme.fr/
CHERBOURG
The city is known for the largest Rade (basin) in the world and its port which was the only stopover of the Titanic for which an exhibition exists at the Maritime Museum. Umbrellas were popularized by the eponymous film by Jacques Demy. Other Cherbourg treasures: its Italian theatre, classified as Historic Monuments, a statue of Napoleon I made during a competition in 1854 and the magnificent Basilica of the Holy Trinity. The Roule Battery is an underground gallery dug during the Second World War classified as Historic Monuments since 1995 and the Liberation Museum was created in 1954 to commemorate this war. Stroll through the streets of Old Cherbourg 'the boels' remained medieval, small and narrow. A tip: the website of the Cherbourg tourist office if you want more information: encotentin.fr/cherbourg
DEAUVILLE
The city is known for its film festivals, including the American Film Festival open to the public ! to see the films, go to the Palais des Congrès. Its Beaches and Planks are wooden Art Deco-style beach cabins, where American celebrities have written their names since the 1990s. His racecourse with races all year round and the Villa Strassburger built in 1907 by Baron Rothschild are a must do. This seaside town has its own Casino. To shop for souvenirs, the sublime streets of Old Deauville. A tip: the website of the Deauville tourist office if you want more information: indeauville.fr/
DIEPPE
The first seaside town in France is known for its pebble beaches, including that of Pourville, a view of the Alabaster Coast and the thermal baths. The city has a castle museum of the XIVth century in which the museum is established with 25000 objects of collections telling the History of the city. The Saint-Jacques church from 1283, contains a manuscript dating from 1503 describing African, Asian and American tribes and the church of Saint-Rémy is just as popular! The Cité de la Mer is a museographic space on the preservation of the marine environment. Discover it Bois Moutiers and its plants from all over the world and the district of Pollet with its brick fishermen's houses. A tip: the website of the Dieppe tourist office if you want more information: dieppetourisme.com/
FECAMP
The city had the first French cod fishing port. The Fisheries Museum offers a total immersion in this era. The Abbey of the Holy Trinity built in 1250 is the largest in the region. Its Ducal Palace built in the 10th century was the first place of residence of the Dukes of Normandy while the Palace of the Benedictines served as a distillery. The Notre-Dame du Salut Chapel houses various objects of worship on the Virgin venerated by sailors. Cap Fagnet located on the Alabaster Coast contains blockhouses from the Second World War. Sailors salute the Chapel with 3 siren blasts to bring them luck. Its lighthouse and its charming shopping streets will please you. An advice: the website of the Fécamp tourist office if you wish to have other information: fecamptourisme.com/
LE HAVRE
The UNESCO -listed city since 2005, is known for its builders the André Malraux museum (MUMA) offers works of arts from sculpture to painting as well as the Perrey district built facing the sea! The Volcano designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, has housed the Maison de la Culture since 1982. The city was created around its Large Seaport St. Joseph's Church was built to commemorate the victims of World War II. Swim in the most beautiful beaches of Normandy with the Docks baths. Get some fresh air with Parc Forestier Mongeon for picnicking, cycling, hiking etc. An advice: the website of the tourist office of Le Havre if you wish to have other information: lehavre-etretat-tourisme.com/infos-pratiques/loffice-de-tourisme/
HONFLEUR
The city is known for its Old Basin created in 1681 by Colbert to replace the old harbor of stranding. From its quays, go to the Sainte-Catherine church and at Navy Museum with its historical collections from 1899. The salt granaries created in the 14th century could support 10,000 tons of salt and the Satie Houses recount the life of the pianist Erik Satie. The Eugene Boudin Museum of Fine Arts was created in 1868. One of Honfleur's emblems: the Pont de Normandie. You can see it from the Notre-Dame-De-Grâce Chapel built in the 18th century. For Pentecost, the tradition is that the children dress up as sailors and carry model boats from the Saint-Étienne church with the Chapel. A word of advice: the Honfleur tourist office website if you want more information: ot-honfleur.fr/
ROUEN
Rouen is renowned for its Notre Dame Cathedral built in the 12th century, housing the hearts of the Dukes of Normandy. Joan of Arc, famous heroine and French warrior was captured by the English who burned her on the Place du Vieux Marché in 1431. The Historial Joan of Arc created in 2015 pays homage to her. The Big Clock, houses the city's only clock. Saint-Maclou church and Saint-Ouen Abbey are to be done. The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most popular in the city. The Jardin des Plantes is classified as a Historic Monument with plants and animals from all over the world. A tip: the website of the Rouen tourist office if you want more information: Rouen.fr/
TROUVILLE
The oldest seaside resort in the region with its beaches considered as the Queens of the Beaches. Many villas were built including Villa Montebello built in 1865 which exhibits works of art tracing the history of Trouville. An instagramable place: its red lighthouse close to the port. To thank the fishermen, a Sea Festival is celebrated there every year. Its Grand Casino set an example for other seaside towns in Normandy. The Belgiums Bridge links Trouville to Deauville, named in honor of the Belgian liberators in 1944. The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires was erected between 1834 and 1848. To shop for souvenirs, the Old Town and its streets port typical. A tip: the Trouville tourist office website if you want more information: trouvillesurmer.org/