Travel guide Bass-Normandy
From Germany to the northwest of France – Arrival at the holiday apartment
If you want to travel from southern Germany to France, your journey will take you via Saarbrücken and Metz to Reims. From there, you can either continue on the A26 and A29. This is particularly recommended if you want to spend your holiday in a holiday home in the Haute-Normandie region. If your accommodation is in the Basse-Normandie region, you can plan your route via Paris. If you are coming from the west and north, the journey is via Aachen, Liège, and Valenciennes. If you want to go from there to Basse-Normandie, the approach is immediately a highlight: crossing the Seine on the Pont de Normandie. From many German cities, you can quickly reach Paris by ICE and TGV. Here you have to take the metro to the Saint-Lazare or Montparnasse train stations and continue your journey to your accommodation from there. By plane, you also travel to Paris and rent a vehicle for the onward journey.
Better than its reputation – the weather of Normandy
The weather in Normandy is considered capricious. You can have sun, rain, wind, and clouds several times a day, as rapid weather changes are the order of the day at the sea. Contrary to popular belief, however, it does not rain more in Normandy than in the rest of France. The sea is also responsible for the moderate temperatures in high summer. The average temperature in August is 16.8 degrees. In winter, it rarely gets cold, with snow and frost only lasting a short time.
Explore the historic ground from the holiday apartment
Normandy has a rich cultural heritage. Accordingly, you will find interesting towns and cities, churches, castles, and mansions at every corner. One of the most important sights in all of France is Mont-Saint-Michel in the
Manche on the border with Brittany. The monastery and its bay have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Your visit to Mont-Saint-Michel is particularly spectacular during the great spring tides when the mountain becomes an island again. The city center of Le Havre has also been added to the UNESCO list, as the center rebuilt by Auguste Perret after World War II has its own charm. Among the noteworthy cities in Normandy is the medieval center around Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen. In addition, you can discover some of the most beautiful villages in France in Normandy: Veules-les-Roses in the
Seine-Maritime department, Lyons-La-Forêt and Bec Hellouin in the Eure. In Basse-Normandie, the villages of Beuvron-en-Auge in Calvados, Barfleur in Manche, and Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei in Orne are adorned with the award. If you are interested in more recent history, you can trace the landing of the Allies on the coast on June 6, 1944, in numerous museums. Memorial tourism is of great importance on the landing beaches between the port city of Caen and Sainte-Mère-Eglise. The top sights include Omaha Beach and the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. The landscape of Normandy is also worth seeing. The high and bizarre chalk cliffs in Etretat inspired numerous painters.
A special liaison – Normandy and art
The breathtaking nature and the special light are what attract artists to Normandy. The region is considered the cradle of Impressionism. You can trace the works of the Impressionists in numerous museums. Visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen, the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux-MuMa in the port city of Le Havre, or the Musée Eugène Boudin in Honfleur. At the top of your agenda should be Claude Monet's house and garden in Giverny. The town of Bayeux not only has a historic old town and an impressive church but also the Bayeux Tapestry. The 68-meter-long wall tapestry from the 11th century shows the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 58 pictures.
Normandy – a paradise for gourmets
Normandy is known for its famous Cs – Camembert, Calvados, and Cider. You can also get fresh fish and seafood everywhere. Mussels and oysters are bred in the waters of Normandy, and scallops are served directly from the cutter to the table in the winter months. The weekly markets of Normandy are a feast for all the senses – you can get everything your heart desires directly from the producer. Tasting is part of the good tone at the market – by the way, also for Calvados, Cider, and the sweet aperitif Pommeau. Sweet tooths will enjoy caramel and salted butter cookies, which are among the specialties of Normandy. With all the delicacies, your holiday in the holiday apartment becomes a gourmet journey.
Holiday for the soul – your stay in the holiday apartment
The region attracts with pebble and sandy beaches, wild cliffs, clean water, multifaceted coastal sections, and is one of the top destinations for a
beach holiday in Normandy. Don't miss the Flower Coast! In Haute-Normandie, on the steep coast between Le Tréport and Le Havre, beach life takes place in picturesque bays between the impressive chalk cliffs. Long sandy beaches and chic seaside resorts, such as Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer, can be found in Basse-Normandie between Honfleur and Caen. The coast of the Cotentin Peninsula is varied: long sandy beaches can be found from Sainte-Marie-du-Mont to just before Cherbourg. The north around Cap de la Hague is characterized by rocks and bays. From
Barneville-Carteret, the terrain becomes flatter, with endless sandy beaches dominating the picture up to Granville. Of course, the beaches of Normandy are not only recommended for a beach holiday. Kitesurfing, surfing, stand-up paddling, and beach sailing are among the most popular sports. In the horse country of Normandy, there are many opportunities to explore the area from the saddle. You can also explore the nature of Normandy on foot and by bike and discover many small treasures along the way. Excursions to the sights round off your holiday. The starting and finishing point of your activities is your holiday home in Normandy. Holiday apartments from private individuals can be found directly on the beach, near the beach, or in a quiet location in the countryside. If you want to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, an authentic Norman house in the countryside is the right choice. Even here, the sea is never far away. If you are traveling with children on holiday, a cheap holiday apartment in the classic seaside resorts of Seine-Maritime or the Calvados department is the right choice. There is a program here all summer long. All holiday homes from private individuals are comfortably equipped, often with a garden and terrace, and offer enough space for the whole family.
Highlights in Normandy
- Mont-Saint-Michel
- Le Havre
- Rouen
- Etretat
- Bayeux
- Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer
- Omaha Beach
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