City: Normandy
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Normandy (/ˈnɔːrməndi/; French: Normandie, pronounced [nɔʁmɑ̃di] ( listen), Norman: Normaundie, from Old French Normanz, plural of Normant, originally from the word for "northman" in several Scandinavian languages) is one of the 18 regions of France, roughly corresponding to the historical Duchy of Normandy.
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1. Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel
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5.0 based on 345 reviews
Crossing the bay, walking barefoot on sand, water and mud, with an experienced guide, retracing the foot steps of the ancients pilgrims to Mont Saint-Michel. Along this walk you will discover a unique and ever changing landscape. Come to experienced an original way to reach Mont Saint-Michel. We suggest trips from 4 to 8 miles, for all the family, for adults and school groups...
Reviewed By Richard_in_Au
I took the 3 hour walk around Mont Saint Michel along the mudflats and across rivers and it was a good way to further experience the beauty of the island abbey. The tour was in french but I understood much of what was being said. As the tour ended, the tide came rushing in and watching that was an awesome sight as well.
2. Omaha Beach
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4.5 based on 2,182 reviews
This historic beach was the primary point of landing on June 6, 1944, for the entry of American forces into World War II and saw some of the most intense fighting in the entire war.
Reviewed By PoppyE103 - Brighton, United Kingdom
I am so happy I took time from our holiday to visit Omaha Beach, its so much more stunning and impressive in person, the sea views are stunning, the cliffs, the nearby quaint town, the art and sculptures, this is one special and unique place in the earth I would suggest all take time to visit.
3. Parc Zoologique Cerza
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4.5 based on 1,220 reviews
Reviewed By vishiwashi
Cerza is a hidden gem that doesn't seem to be very well known even in France. We loved it so much, we went there this year again after having spent a week in July 2017. We stayed in the lodges both time - they are very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen plus heating AND air conditioning. You can choose to relax in the lodges and then saunter over to the main Park area whenever you want during opening hours. This is also a great base to explore Normandy - we went as far as Michel St. Mont one day. There are wallabies, deer and different birds even around the lodges, plus a decent play area so my daughter was never bored even in the lodges. I don't think we switched the TV on even once. BIG PLUS this time - the lodges have great WiFi connection this year. My wife was able to work from there on a couple of days.
4. Zoo de Champrepus
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4.5 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By M7909IOphilc - Bracknell, United Kingdom
We visited this zoo while on our summer holidays. The zoo is fairly well publicised and signposted. The parking is well set out and plentiful. Staff at the entrance are very friendly and helpful and speak English if your French isn't good. There is a wide variety of animals from Guinea pigs to giraffes, all in well looked after habitats. Watch out for the goats if you feed them. Great fun but the bigger ones can be a little boisterous! We had lunch at the Sandwich bar. The chicken nuggets and chips were freshly cooked and the beef sandwich was amazing. A big lunch fot four of us came to about 50 euros but it was huge and we could easily have shared. Overall we had a fantastic day, adults and children alike. Definitely going back next holiday.
5. Zoo de Jurques
6. Plage Saint-Martin-de-Brehal
7. Juno Beach
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4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By DiggoryLondon
Visited this beach in recognition of the 75th anniversary. To stand on the beach and then visit the gun emplacement brings home just how exposed the Canadian troops were. 45,000 Canadians lost their lives during the war 359 on D Day - thank you.
8. Centre Equestre de Ouistreham
9. Les Falaises d'Arromanches
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
Parking in Arromanches can be problematic and so here there’s plenty of space for 3euros a day. Great views across the town and remains of the Mulberry harbour from the viewing platform and if reasonably fit then it’s only 300metres down the steep descent (and ascent!!) into Arromanches. The 360deg cinema is also here but didn’t visit as to be honest after two days I was “film and museum’d out”. Have to say that in my opinion the town is a complete tourist trap and often full of bored and noisy school parties but there’s plenty of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a good lunch and drink.
10. Plage de Trouville
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4.5 based on 773 reviews
Reviewed By mariedesjardins - Prince George, Canada
Spent an afternoon on this long stretch of white and beach in Trouville-sur-Mer in July 2019. There were some cabanas and rainbow coloured umbrellas dotting the beach. Short walk from the cafes and Monoprix. There is a small counter service to buy snacks and waster. Facilities were clean. There are beautiful historical homes bordering the beach and a nice wooden boardwalk.
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