Capitals: Rouen in Upper-Normandy and Caen in Lower-Normandy
Michelin-Starred Chefs: 14 (last update January 7, 2014)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Five sites listed in Normandy
- The Mont Saint-Michel and its bay
- Le Havre city center
- Alençon needle point lace
- The Vauban Tower on Tatihou Island
- Bayeux Tapestry (11th Century)
Top sites visited by American travelers in Normandy
- Giverny
- Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel
2nd largest French destination for Parks and Gardens
3rd largest French region for Historical Monuments
4th most popular French region for American travelers
5th largest golf destination in France: 38 golf courses
Normandy, the land of Freedom and the world’s most famous coasts 80 sites dedicated to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
The 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
From March to August 2014, Normandy will mobilize to honor the Allied Forces who, with great sacrifice, liberated Normandy, France and the rest of Europe. A host of events, shows and celebrations will be offered to allow each and every visitor to relive this crucial part of the end of World War II.
Home of Impressionism
Normandy, the spiritual birthplace of Impressionism, has inspired many great artists such as Monet who lived in Giverny.
World Equestrian Games
For the first time in France, Normandy will host the 7th Alltech FEITM World Equestrian Games from August 23rd to September 7th, 2014.
The American Film Festival
Deauville, the glamorous seaside resort, will host the 40th American Film Festival. This year's festival will take place August 31 to September 9, 2014
Source: Normandy Tourist Board
