City: Normandy
Top Things to do in Normandy
Things to do in Normandy, France: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Musee de l'Ecorche d'Anatomie
2. Musee des Pecheries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 247 reviews
Le Musée des Pêcheries de Fécamp a ouvert ses portes en 2017 dans une ancienne sécherie de morues, au cœur du port de Fécamp. Il regroupe des collections liées au passé maritime de la ville, ancienne capitale des Terre-Neuvas, mais aussi des collections historiques et de Beaux-Arts.
Reviewed By Palaemonette - Nancy, France
A great museum, you've GOT to visit if you're in the region! It gives you a very detailed description of the life the fisher-folk who belonged to the region led. It makes you grateful for everything you have and respect nature for what she truly is!
3. Fondation Claude Monet
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4.5 based on 7,893 reviews
These beautiful gardens inspired Impressionist Claude Monet's most famous work.
Reviewed By 709nitak
Excellent place to visit, we are so lucky this is available for us to visit looks spectacular, did a tour on bus was great double decker air conditioned coach with informative narrative on history and life of Claude Monet. Loved this even my husband and 21 yr old son who are not garden lovers loved this trip. Well worth a visit will not be disappointed.
4. Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
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4.5 based on 8,062 reviews
This museum houses the famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-m long piece of embroidery that graphically tells the story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings.Listed UNESCO Memory of the World. Duration of visit about 1h30. Annual closure in January
Reviewed By joand143 - London, United Kingdom
Incredible visit Brings to life this amazing tapestry and the history behind it Beautifully presented and explained
5. Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By RosiePenAustralia
This museum is one of the best in France we have visited. Really enjoyed being in the majestic building itself, the design of which drew you in. The explanatory films, the interactive computer screens which enable you to further explore the design, development and fabrication of the beautiful manuscripts we're a high light, especially as the ancient manuscripts were unavailable for viewing at the time of our visit. More English language signage would be helpful. Check the opening hours, the French seem unable to work through 'lunchtime', a frustrating part of the culture, and in October the museum was only open in the afternoon.
6. Musee du debarquement
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4.5 based on 1,950 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelMc777 - Sunnyvale, United States
The museum concentrates on the D-day landing and the vital role this bay contributed. There is an amazing working model about 50 feet long of the supply bridge. It is an engineering masterpiece. It was absolutely fascinating. Highly recommended and so educational. There are regular tours at different times in different languages - excellent, to the point, and will add dramatically to your knowledge(I joined in the midstream and am so glad I did).
7. Airborne Museum
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4.5 based on 2,324 reviews
The Airborne Museum, situated in the square of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, a few miles from D-Day landing beaches, facing the church where John Steele famously was caught, relates the heroic adventure of paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division. Through a spectacular museography, the Airborne Museum takes you through the D-Day alongside American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division. From the invasion preparations in England through the battles for liberation, meet the Airborne troops and accompany them on their journey to Victory.
Reviewed By K3748JQchriss - Northwich, United Kingdom
This is a fabulous Museum, well presented, great detail of events and brought to life with good exhibits, it tells the story of the turning point of WW11 in great detail and imagery, Allow yourself plenty of time to read about this remarkable event in history, don't rush it, savour it.
8. Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema
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4.5 based on 2,006 reviews
Discover the visualy stunning film. The latest special effects, combined with outstanding archive footages, make this film absolutely unmissable. This film projected in HD on 9 screens tells the story of the terrible Battle of Normandy trough archive images gathered from around the world. This film is a tribute to soldiers from all countries and to the 20.000 civilians who were killed during this battle for the liberation of Europe, battle which gave rise to so much hope.
Reviewed By WarrenS1144
The museum shows a short movie on screens that surround you - although it feels a bit overwhelming at times, it is very good and a perfect adjunct to a tour of the D Day beaches and historical sites. Being on the beaches is amazing but there is such value in watching the news reels of the time, it is really evocative. Well worth it!
9. Le Grand Bunker Musee du Mur de l'Atlantique
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4.5 based on 878 reviews
The bunker was built in 1943/44, on a special design. I fact, as the coast was very low, the Organization Todt had to erect the 17 meters tower to increase the range finder’s range. This was the Fire Control post of the defenses of the river Orne estuary and the canal entrance. These consisted in six 150 mm french guns, on the beach of Riva-Bella, served by men of the 1st Battery, 1260th Coastal Artillery Batallion and four 150 mm french guns, near the water-tower, served by gunners of the 4th Battery, 1716th Artillery Regiment, 716th Infantry Division. On june, 6th , it received a lucky direct hit, fired from a 380 mm gun of the H.M.S. Frobisher battle cruiser which made the Bunker unoperational. During the morning, british troops of the n° 4 Commando were intrigued by this unforeseen concrete tower. They made two attempts to get inside without success. They were content to withdraw with their wounded men.The Bunker was finally captured by the lieutnant Bob Orrell who took 53 prisonners, on june, 9 th. He was promoted captain the next day.
Reviewed By Dibleygirl - Southampton, United Kingdom
We visited the Bunker not really knowing a great deal of its history, but enjoyed our visit enormously. We could only imagine how terrifying it must have been to be ther during WW2. This is an essential visit for anyone interested in military history.
10. Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
In an authentic 19th Century workshop, discover nine centuries of tradition, from ageless methods to modern technology.
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
This isn't a museum, but a working foundry, so it's grimy, hot and space is tight. It's the real thing! The commented visit is interesting and well explained. It shows the whole production cycle of a bell, with the different techniques and materials used depending on the bell size and use. There is also a great selection of bells of various sizes to try out in the courtyard. I wouldn't want to live next door, because they are loud, but it is a lot of fun. This really was a great place to visit.
