City: Normandy
Top Things to do in Normandy
The 10 Best Ancient Ruins in Normandy, France
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.
Restaurants in Normandy
1. Abbaye de Jumieges
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4.5 based on 614 reviews
Ses tours blanches, qui s’élèvent à presque 50 mètres au fond d’une boucle de la Seine, créent toujours la surprise et l’admiration du visiteur. Sa destruction, au XIXe siècle, lui a valu le nom de «plus belle ruine de France» et l’image d’un site à ciel ouvert fortement marqué de romantisme. L’abbaye de Jumièges est un des plus anciens et des plus importants monastères bénédictins de Normandie. S’il ne reste aucun vestige apparent de l’époque de sa fondation au VIIe siècle, sa visite est une traversée de 9 siècles d’architecture, du IXe au XVIIe siècle. L’abbatiale Notre-Dame, principale église de l’abbaye, en est le fleuron, et un exemple exceptionnel d’architecture romane normande.
Reviewed By daniellewhitby - St Helens, United Kingdom
Without a doubt one of our favourite places when in this area of Normandy. Idyllic grounds, relaxing and immaculately looked after, the ruins are impressive and you can spend as long or as little there. There are facilities, lovely gift shop, and large games - Chess and Draughts on the lawn. Guided tours available but not necessary. Over the road is a picnic area, as they prefer you not to eat inside.
2. La Batterie d'Azeville (Azeville gun battery)
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By mrfurby - Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Great site with an personal audio presentation while walking through the bunkers and getting a close feel of all that has happened. Unexpeded highlight you should visit.
3. Briga - Site Archeologique du Bois l'Abbe
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. Chateau Gaillard
5. Chateau de Caen
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4.0 based on 653 reviews
Reviewed By Skirt_H - Brussels, Belgium
Nice, large castle down-town. Lots to do in the walls, and well maintained. Could have spent hours there.
6. Theatre romain de Lillebonne
7. Chateau de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte
8. Chateau d'Arques-la-Bataille
9. Abbaye Notre-Dame-du-Voeu
10. Chateau D'ivry La Bataille
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