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 [2]
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 [3]
Normandy, the spiritual birthplace of Impressionism, has inspired many great artists such as Monet who lived in Giverny.

World Equestrian Games [4]
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 [5]
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