Normandy

You will definitely enjoy strolling through the mysterious abbey during the summer night. Is there truly a peregrine lurking in the chapel spire, or is it your imagination playing tricks on you? On second thought, it it even important? The night stroll will help you see the majestic structure in a different light. During this time of day, everything looks more enigmatic than in the sunshine.

This is a Catholic cathedral situated in the French commune of Évreux in Northern France. The building of the cathedral is designed in various architectural styles. The cathedral is one of the most outstanding buildings in Évreux; it has been classified as a national historic monument since 1862.

The Rouen clock was put in place in 1389. It gave a name to Rue du Gros-Horloge and became the signature destination in Rouen as well as the city's most visited monument. The tower stands across the street, with an arch for pedestrians beneath it. The arch is designed in the Renaissance style. Inside, it is decorated with sculpted bas-reliefs which look especially beautiful in the evening lights.

Honfleur is one of the most colorful and flamboyant towns of Normandy. The picturesque harbor is surrounded with old half-timbered houses. Once, it ensured active trade with the New World; today, there are numerous show-white yachts and fishing boats rocking leisurely on the waves.

The Golf Club in Étretat stands on the rocks high above the harbor. Over a span of 110 years, this golf course has been taking the players aback with its level of difficulty; this especially pertains to golf hole #10!

Festyland Parc, a small amusement park near Caen, appeals to children of any age. Five hours will be enough to enjoy all of its amusement rides.

Young auto enthusiasts will find delight in Parc Ange Michel where, amongst other things, one can ride toy cars, high-quality replicas of the real vehicles.

This will make a strong impression on any child. This is a miniature version of several French districts reconstructed with high accuracy. When lights in houses and in the streets go out, landscape lighting goes on; trains and cars scurry about here and there, and one can even watch a doll rock concert.

Claude Monet settled down in a house in Giverny, on the Right Bank of the Seine, in 1883. This is where he painted his famous "Water Lilies". The artist created this well-known collection of about 250 paintings having been inspired by the local gorgeous gardens. Thanks to the heritage of numerous artists, the village remains home to the spirit of the great Impressionists' epoch.

The André Malraux Museum of Modern Art established in 1961 is housed in a building of concrete and glass. Thanks to the donation of Hélène Senn-Foulds, the MuMa accommodates one of the richest collections of Impressionist paintings. This is an amazing place where special attention is given to the lighting. Here, one can discern the finest details of the paintings created by Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, and Degas.

Located on the fertile plain not far from the Atlantic Ocean coast, the historic city of Bayeux holds the famous Bayeux Tapestry (called "Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde" in French). This masterpiece of medieval art is, in fact, not a tapestry but an embroidery work. The elegant 70m-long cloth is a historic document that tells the story of William the Conqueror's (Mathilde's husband's) conquest of England in 1066 in Hastings. Due to its cultural value, the Bayeux Tapestry received a UNESCO World Heritage nomination.

The museum is dedicated to the history and the people of Normandy. It showcases splendid archaeological and ethnological collections depicting everyday life in Normandy. The central hall of the fortress houses temporary exhibitions and a souvenir shop.