From D-day beaches to Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Rennes, and Deauville, we explore the west coast of France. Welcome to the Region of Normandy, the land of William the Conqueror. And travel to Brittany, the French region with its own flag and language.
Enjoy a crêpe and a cider as you travel along the Finistère (literally, “the end of the land”).
Brittany is one of the most beautiful regions in France, which is no surprise when you see its stunning coastline. The area is also famous for its food and drinks, including its seafood, cheeses, galettes, beer, and of course, cider.…
Normandy in the north-west of France is one of the most visited destinations in the country. It is a region that has maintained its own traditions and culture, having been ruled by the Norman dukes for centuries. And a strong…
If you are American, you have likely heard of Omaha beach. It is a place that has become synonymous with the heroic sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the D-Day landings in June 1944. In the chaos of war…
Rouen is one of those French cities, that is not high on the list of tourists. But this former capital of the Duchy of Normandy has enough old-world charm combined with a lively town center, to make it a lovely…
Bayeux on the west coast of France, is certainly a beautiful old town. While many of its neighbors greatly suffered during WWII, Bayeux is a town that managed to avoid the worst of it, and hold on to its medieval…
A visit to Caen in Normandy is a visit back in time, into the history books of both France and England. Two remarkable events were born in Caen, shaping the history of first countries. It is in Caen that William…
Since the mid 19th century, Deauville has been regarded as one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in all of France. As the closest seaside resort to Paris, the town on the Côte Fleurie has long been home to French…
You may not have heard of Trouville-sur-mer before, but you've likely heard of its famous twin: Deauville. Located in the region of Normandy, at the mouth of the river Touques, Trouville sur mer is on the northern bank of the…
Étretat in Normandy is one of those places that is very famous in France, but quite unknown to foreigners and tourists. A town on the north coast of France, the area is known for the striking rock formations called falaises…
France has a lot of history. A history that is certainly not long-forgotten in the minds of the people living here. A trip to Normandy on the west coast of France would not be complete without visiting the D-Day beaches…
If you’ve never been to Honfleur, take the time to visit. Honfleur is a charming town on the Normandy coast in northern France and a wonderful place to visit. A commune in the Calvados department, Honfleur is located on the…
If you are looking for reasons to visit Saint-Malo in Brittany, how about golden beaches, a fortified citadel, a pirates' den, a sailors' port, and enough legends and stories to fill the history books. Located on the west coast of…
Rennes in France is not a city that most foreign tourists visit. It is not on the radar of most visitors, and probably not on any bucket list. That, however, is a shame because if you are looking for a…
What I'm about to say may be sacrilege (bad pun, I know), but there is an ugly side to visiting Mont Saint Michel, the Abbey and the rest of the island. This religious monastery may be one of the most…